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QLDLegal StudiesUnit 3: Law, governance and change
Quick questions on Influences on law reform: Law Reform Commissions and royal commissions: QCE Legal Studies
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What are law Reform Commissions?Show answer
Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC). Established under the Australian Law Reform Commission Act 1996 (Cth) (replacing the 1973 Act). The ALRC takes references from the Commonwealth Attorney-General, conducts public consultation, publishes issues papers and discussion papers, and delivers a final report with recommendations.
What are royal commissions?Show answer
Royal commissions are commissions of inquiry established under the Royal Commissions Act 1902 (Cth) (federal) or the Commissions of Inquiry Act 1950 (Qld) (Queensland). They have coercive powers: they can compel witnesses to give evidence, summon documents, and (in some circumstances) execute search warrants. They are usually established in response to a particular crisis or scandal.
What are parliamentary committees?Show answer
Parliamentary committees scrutinise legislation, review the operation of laws, and recommend reform. Examples:
What is australian Law Reform Commission?Show answer
Established under the Australian Law Reform Commission Act 1996 (Cth) (replacing the 1973 Act). The ALRC takes references from the Commonwealth Attorney-General, conducts public consultation, publishes issues papers and discussion papers, and delivers a final report with recommendations.
What is queensland Law Reform Commission?Show answer
Established under the Law Reform Commission Act 1968 (Qld). Takes references from the Queensland Attorney-General. Recent influential work includes:
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