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What is the term used for the removal or reversal of a law?
Repealed
Which term refers to a change to a current law (an Act)?
Amended
What does subsidiary legislation provide in relation to an Act?
Additional details
What type of powers belong only to the Commonwealth in Australia?
Exclusive powers
Which document sets out the structure of a nation's political and legal systems?
Australian Constitution
What type of powers are shared by both the Commonwealth and the states in Australia?
Concurrent powers
In Australia, what is a bill in relation to lawmaking?
First draft of a law
What kind of jurisdiction allows appeals to be made to the High Court from other state courts in Australia?
Appellate jurisdiction
Test your knowledge about Australian legislation, including Acts, subsidiary legislation, repealed laws, and amended laws. Learn about the Australian Constitution and its establishment of the Commonwealth of Australia.
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