An Overview of the Australian Legal System (VCE SSCE Legal Studies): Flashcards

Willingness of people to cooperate & work together harmoniously

1 January 1901 (Federation Day)

Ultimate court of appeal & interprets Constitution

British monarch as head of state, governed by Constitution

Law passed by parliament (also called Act of Parliament)

Law created by judges through decisions (case/judge-made law)

Clear separation: who makes, administers & interprets laws

Parliament with two separate houses/chambers

Formal signing & approval by King's representative

Principle of law that must be followed in future similar cases