Responses to Global Environmental Protection (HSC SSCE Legal Studies): Quizzes
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What does sovereignty refer to in international law?
What does sovereignty refer to in international law?
Right to control territory without interference
What did Simsek v Macphee (1982) establish about international treaties in Australia?
What did Simsek v Macphee (1982) establish about international treaties in Australia?
Treaties need domestic legislation to be valid
When was UNEP established and following which major conference?
When was UNEP established and following which major conference?
1972, Stockholm Conference
What is the IPCC's primary role regarding climate change?
What is the IPCC's primary role regarding climate change?
Reviewing and assessing existing scientific info
What is the key difference between soft law and hard law?
What is the key difference between soft law and hard law?
Soft law lacks legal consequences for breach
How much did Canada pay in damages in the Trail Smelter Case (1941)?
How much did Canada pay in damages in the Trail Smelter Case (1941)?
$78,000
What was the main significance of the Stockholm Conference in 1972?
What was the main significance of the Stockholm Conference in 1972?
First international gathering on environment
How many principles does the Rio Declaration on Environment and Development contain?
How many principles does the Rio Declaration on Environment and Development contain?
27 principles
Which Constitutional power did Commonwealth use in Franklin Dam Case (1983)?
Which Constitutional power did Commonwealth use in Franklin Dam Case (1983)?
External affairs power, section 51(xxix)
What was the historic outcome of EPA v Gardner [1997]?
What was the historic outcome of EPA v Gardner [1997]?
First imprisonment for environmental crime