Identify the three components of Commonwealth Parliament
House of Representatives, Senate, Governor General
Each MP in the House of Representatives represents the interests of...
120,000 people in an electorate
Senators represent the interests of...
Their State
The Governor General represents the interests of...
The King
Explain how government is formed
Political party that wins most seats in House of Representatives
What are the three sub-elements of fairness?
Impartial, Open, Participate
What are the two types of equality?
Formal = same / Substantive = different
What are the two sub-elements of access?
Engage, informed basis
What is statute law?
Law made by parliament
What are two other names for statute law?
Legislation, Acts
What is common law?
Law made by courts
Provide an example of common law
The neighbour principle in Donoghue v Stevenson
What is the relationship between parliament and government?
Government sits within parliament
