The Queensland Government introduces the Community Safety (Public Spaces) Bill 2026 after a series of high-profile incidents in entertainment precincts. The Bill would expand police move-on powers, create new offences for repeat non-compliance, and introduce mandatory minimum penalties for some offences. Community groups argue the Bill is being rushed and reduces transparency because Queensland has only one house of Parliament, while the Government argues that a single-house system allows faster, clearer law-making and accountability.
Assume the Bill is introduced and debated in the Queensland Parliament and may be referred to a parliamentary committee before it is voted on.
c. Evaluate whether Queensland’s unicameral parliament is more likely to strengthen or weaken accountability in relation to controversial legislation like this Bill. Refer to the scenario in your response.
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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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