Case study - Sentence matching
An example of media use by individuals or groups that
influenced law reform in the Australian legal system is the case of "Brodie's Law."
The media played a significant role in
raising awareness about Brodie's case and advocating for legal change.
A formal, written request to the government to take some action or implement law reform.
Petition
Brodie's Law refers to
the anti-bullying legislation enacted in Victoria, Australia,
The documentary was shared
on social media many times.
A group of people who gather to protest (i.e., express their common concern or dissatisfaction with) an existing law as a means of influencing law reform.
demonstration
It was because of the tragic suicide of
Brodie Panlock, a young woman who was subjected to severe workplace bullying.
The media coverage and public pressure prompted the Victorian parliament
to pass the Crimes Amendment (Bullying) Act in 2011, commonly known as Brodie's Law.
Any individual or groups in the society can make influences on the law reform in Australia through petition, demonstration. Law reform can also be done by the courts' decisions of case hearings. Lastly, the parliament are also become aware of the needs for law reform through the use of......
media
This law made serious bullying
a criminal offense and introduced penalties, including fines and imprisonment, for individuals found guilty of bullying others.
To cancel or abolish a court-made law by passing an Act of Parliament.
abrogation
Law made by judges through decisions made in cases. Also known as case law or judge-made law (as opposed to statute law)
common laws