In what year was Australia colonised and what term was used to claim
Australian land Right Ans - Australia was colonised in 1788 by 'terra nullis'
which is a Latin term meaning "land owned by no-one".
What effect did the application of "Terra Nullis" have on the Aboriginal people
Right Ans - It dispossessed them of thier land and thier rights of ownership
were denied.
In what year was the NSW Act passed and what did it establis Right Ans -
The NSW Act was passed in 1823 and it established the Supreme Court and
Legislative Council.
What Act was passed in 1828 and what affect did it have on Australian Law
Right Ans - The Australian Courts Act was passed and it allowed limited self-
government to the colonies of Australia.
What was establishe with the passing of the NSW Government Act in 1855
Right Ans - Parliament was established which became NSW's source of law.
What Act was passed in 1862 that had significant affect on NSW Policing
Right Ans - The Police Regulation Act was passed which combined all existing
police forces into one force under Army Captain John McLerie.
What year was the Colonial Laws Validity Act passed and what significance
did it have on Australia Right Ans - It was passed in 1865 and it meant that
Austraian Parliament could make its own laws and could over-ride British
Statutes
In what year did Australia become a commonwealth and what significance did
it have on Australia Right Ans - In 1901 which meant that Australia was
now a fully self-governing country, and the colonies became states who were
also self-governing under Australian Parliamentary Law. The High Court of
Australia was also created.
What are the four arms of the Criminal Justice System. Give example Right
Ans - 1. The Law Makers - Parliament/Government/Council
2. The Law Enforcers - Police Force/Council Rangers/Special Constables