Australian Legal System Overview

What are the two main types of law in Australia?

• Public and Private Law

• Criminal and Civil Law

• Common Law and Statutory Law

• Federal and State Law

Who typically initiates criminal charges in Australia?

• A jury

• The defendant

• The police or the Department of Public Prosecutions

• The victim of the crime

What is the worst outcome for someone found liable in a civil law case?

• Imprisonment

• A fine paid to the government

• Community service

• Being ordered to do or not do something, or pay damages

What does 'jurisdiction' primarily refer to in the legal system?

• The process of appealing a court decision

• The authority to hear and decide on cases

• The enforcement of laws

• The ability to make laws

Which court would a plaintiff seek an injunction from?

• Family Court

• Local Court

• Supreme Court, Federal Court or Land and Environment Court

• District Court

What determines the choice of court for criminal proceedings?

• The location where the crime was committed

• The plaintiff's decision

• The nature of the crime and maximum penalty

• The defendant's preference

Which court is at the top of the New South Wales court hierarchy?

• The Local Court

• The District Court

• The Supreme Court of Appeal

• The High Court of Australia

Where does the Federal Court have registries?

• Only in Sydney

• Only in Canberra

• In every capital city

• In major cities across Australia

What exclusive jurisdiction does the High Court have?

• To interpret the Constitution of Australia

• To decide on matters of family law

• To regulate interstate commerce

• To oversee elections

How are cases selected for a hearing by the High Court?

• All applications are heard

• Randomly

• By public vote

• Based on the importance of the legal issue