VCE Legal Studies Question Thread

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I guess it's all in the way you word your answer. I'd end it with a few lines that directly relate to the question, something like:

An informal pressure for change, such as a petition is less likely to influence parliament’s willingness to change the law, as in order to represent the entire community it must have hundreds of thousands of signatures. In comparison the Victorian Law Reform Committee has a higher chance of influencing parliament’s willingness to change the law. It is especially powerful as it reports and makes recommendations directly to the Attorney General. The VLRC's success in influencing a change in the law is evident in the James Ramage Case, where following the VLRC's recommendations, parliament abolished 'provocation' a partial defence to murder.

WOW. Thanks! That could be my exact answer to the question. Like. Much appreciated!

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Another question;

Are financial Bills approved by Cabinet?

I was reading about government and private member's Bills and came over financial Bills. All it says in my textbook is that it's "A proposed law concerned with government spending".

Thanks to anyone who can help!

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All I know about finance bills ATM is only HoR can initiate them. Govt. has majority there so in a sense they approve by voting for it? All guesswork as I've done v. Little for legal.

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Ohh, LOL. Don't worry about it. :p

I misread a bit of information - "As the government represents the majority in the lower house, a Bill with Cabinet support will usually be passed by parliament. A government Bill is a Bill that has been approved by the Cabinet. Government Bills include financial Bills, such as the budget, which endorse government spending."

So, yes you're in fact right.

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Do you have midyears? I've had to put off hardcore legal study to finish midyear subjects first.

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Do you have midyears? I've had to put off hardcore legal study to finish midyear subjects first.

Yep, I have the Unit 3 Chemistry exam, and that's it. I'm about a half-way through the Unit 3 Chemistry course.

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Do you have midyears? I've had to put off hardcore legal study to finish midyear subjects first.

Yep, I have the Unit 3 Chemistry exam, and that's it. I'm about a half-way through the Unit 3 Chemistry course.

Wow you study so fast
I've only finished the organic chemistry section of the unit 3 course which is 4/14 chapters of unit 3.

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Another question;

What's the difference between a Private Bill and a Private member’s Bill?

I'm a bit confused. I know what a Private member’s Bill is, though not really a "Private Bill".

Thanks to anyone who can help out!

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Never heard of a 'Private Bill'. Assume it's the same as PM Bill.

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According to Legal Notes:

Private Member's Bill - a bill introduced by a member of parliament who is an individual or private member. (I think they're the independents?) These are not generally successful because they don't have the support of the Government.

Private Bill - a bill that applies to a specific person, group or company. They are rare. In 1990 the Community Protection Act 1990 was passed. It's purpose was to keep Gary Webb in prison.

Hope that helps!

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According to Legal Notes:

Private Member's Bill - a bill introduced by a member of parliament who is an individual or private member. (I think they're the independents?) These are not generally successful because they don't have the support of the Government.

Private Bill - a bill that applies to a specific person, group or company. They are rare. In 1990 the Community Protection Act 1990 was passed. It's purpose was to keep Gary Webb in prison.

Hope that helps!

Thanks!

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Another question;

What are weaknesses of delegated legalisation/subordinate authorities?

I have that it:

• fragments the law-making powers
• it's not a democratically-elected body - hence may not represent the majority of the people's views

Though, I can't think of a third one. Is that enough?.. or is there more?

Cheers to anyone who can help!

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Inconsistency between different areas.

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Isn't that part of the "fragments the law-making powers"?

In my textbook, it reads:

Delegated legislation means that there is a range of bodies making rules and regulations throughout Australia. As a result of this fragmentation of the law-making powers, some inconsistencies occur between the various rules and regulations made.

Though I suppose you could have it as another point.

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Oh right, I didn't know the term (haven't done any of this yet )