The Use of the Courts (VCE SSCE Legal Studies): Quizzes
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What is 'standing' in relation to court cases?
What is 'standing' in relation to court cases?
Being directly affected by case issues
What does 'ultra vires' mean?
What does 'ultra vires' mean?
Beyond the powers granted to parliament
What does section 109 of the Australian Constitution establish?
What does section 109 of the Australian Constitution establish?
Commonwealth law prevails over state law
When can parliament NOT override a court decision?
When can parliament NOT override a court decision?
High Court rulings on constitutional law
What is statutory interpretation?
What is statutory interpretation?
Courts adding meaning and clarity to laws
What was the outcome of the NSW gender recognition case?
What was the outcome of the NSW gender recognition case?
Registry could record sex gender-neutrally
What did Victorian legislation allow five years after the gender recognition case?
What did Victorian legislation allow five years after the gender recognition case?
Non-binary registration without surgery
In Masson v Parsons, approximately how much did legal costs reportedly exceed?
In Masson v Parsons, approximately how much did legal costs reportedly exceed?
$800,000
Why are courts described as 'reactive, not proactive' in law reform?
Why are courts described as 'reactive, not proactive' in law reform?
They can only rule when a case is brought
What does 'abrogate' mean?
What does 'abrogate' mean?
To abolish or cancel a law