Following a series of damaging floods, the Queensland Government announces an urgent package of reforms. The Premier states that the government will introduce a Bill within 48 hours to create a new statutory authority to coordinate disaster rebuilding. The Premier also states that, to “avoid delay and politics”, the Bill will limit parliamentary debate time and allow the authority to make binding rebuilding rules (including temporary restrictions on entering certain areas) without needing further approval from Parliament. Several community groups and some Members of Parliament criticise the plan, arguing it weakens democratic accountability.
Assume the reforms are proposed within Australia’s existing constitutional system (including the Westminster tradition and the separation of powers).
c. Evaluate whether allowing the authority to make binding rebuilding rules without further parliamentary approval is more consistent with representative government or responsible government. Justify your response.
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Create Free Account Log inThis is a free QCE Units 3 & 4 Legal Studies practice question worth 6 marks, testing your understanding of Representative & responsible govt. It falls under Topic 1: Governance in Australia in Unit 3: Law, governance and change. Submit your answer above to receive instant AI-powered marking and personalised feedback.
In Unit 3, students examine the complexities of the Australian legal system and its capacity to deal with the diversity of competing needs. They explore the role of legal institutions and law-making bodies in creating laws that reflect the views of society. Students consider the range of forces that create catalysts for change and reform, and how laws are changed or reformed to reflect shifting societal demands.
In Topic 1, students consider the processes and roles of government in shaping law in Australia and Queensland. They examine how federal and state or territory legal institutions respond to forces of change and the impact of landmark cases.
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