Law, Society & Political Involvement I
What is the court above the district court?
Supreme Court
The term used to describe laws traditional to Aboriginal people passed by word of mouth
Customary Law
Name 2 types of legal identification for a young person
Birth Certificate, Photo ID Card, Medicare Card
Superannuation/Super
Name a job in the primary industry
Farming, mining, fishing, grazing, forestry
False
What was the land Eddie Mabo was fighting for?
Murray Island on the Torres Strait
Name 2 types of support organisations for independent young people
Department of Social Services, Centrelink, St Vincent de Paul, Salvation Army etc
A group that represents employers and provides legal, wage and other support.
Trade Union/Union
An economic system whereby goods and services are shared between individuals for a fee usually supported by an app
Sharing Economy
Name one reason for laws in society
Establish boundaries, Protection, Freedom, Resolving Disputes
What are the 3 levels of government?
Federal, State & Local
A type of cost that is regularly incurred and always the same amount
Fixed Cost
Which type of employment provides the least job security
Casual
Legally enforceable minimum terms and conditiosn that apply to a business or industry
Award
What is the principle that decisions made in higher courts must be followed in lower courts?
Doctrine of Precedent
A type of voting where voters put candidates in order of preference
Preferential Voting
What is the amount of money where you do not need to pay tax?
18,200
Identify 2 people NOT in the labour force
Pensioners, unable to work, full-time students, under 15 years, volunteers working without pay
Name 4 ways it is illegal to discriminate against a person for employment
Name THREE types of torts
What are the 3 elements of the separation of powers?
Legislative/Legislature, Executive, Judicial/Judiciary
Name 3 types of insurance
Pet, Personal, Motor Vehicle, Household, Workers compensation, Marine, etc
What is the term for an amount of money paid regularly to shareholders
Dividend
A system where employees can direct their complaints to have their issues resolved
Grievance Procedures