Tribunals (VCE SSCE Legal Studies): Quizzes
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What are the three key features of tribunals compared to courts?
What are the three key features of tribunals compared to courts?
Less costly, more informal, faster
Where do tribunals obtain their authority to hear and determine disputes?
Where do tribunals obtain their authority to hear and determine disputes?
From parliament through legislation
How many people must be involved for a class action to be brought?
How many people must be involved for a class action to be brought?
Seven or more people
What is a key difference regarding legal representation between tribunals and courts?
What is a key difference regarding legal representation between tribunals and courts?
Tribunals often discourage/limit it
Which tribunal resolves workplace disputes through mediation and public hearings?
Which tribunal resolves workplace disputes through mediation and public hearings?
Fair Work Commission
How many divisions does VCAT have?
How many divisions does VCAT have?
Five divisions
How quickly can VCAT resolve urgent repair disputes in the Residential Tenancies List?
How quickly can VCAT resolve urgent repair disputes in the Residential Tenancies List?
Within two business days
Which type of damages compensates for pain and suffering that cannot be easily quantified?
Which type of damages compensates for pain and suffering that cannot be easily quantified?
General damages
What is the person who makes an application to VCAT called?
What is the person who makes an application to VCAT called?
Applicant
What current challenge has raised concerns about VCAT's accessibility?
What current challenge has raised concerns about VCAT's accessibility?
Increased fees and extended wait times