CORE1020 Study Guide - Final Guide: Netcat, Professional Conduct, Consumer Protection
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The australian legal system had its origins in england: democratic qualities include, equality before the law, freedom, respect for the rule of law". The following features are fundamental to the australian legal system: presumption of innocence, procedural fairness/transparency, natural justice: right to be heard and rule against bias, right of appeal. Separation of the powers: to ensure no single institution has control of the law, the legislature a body that can make, change or repeal laws . The parliament: the executive administers the functions of the state, country, etc. They control law enforcement bodies government ministers: the judiciary interpret and apply laws. The westminster system: australia has a westminster system of government. One characteristic is a partial fusion of powers. Generally, bills are debated en-masse and the executive controls the legislature. Common law: sometimes called judge made law, case law, the law that applies to all.
