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Civics
The bill
Parliament can change the laws made by courts and subordinate authorites as long as it has the jurisdiction to do so
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In order for a bill to be passed, the House of Representatives and the Senate must approve it
The executive government decides policy, then draft and introduces bills to parliament
If passed by, the Parliament the bills are approved by the Governor-General
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When there is no legislation or statute law (parliament-made law) in place for deciding whether an action is lawful or unlawful, a judge has to rule on the matter based on the facts and circumstances
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Multiculture
Multiculturalism is an important aspect of Australian society, as we are a land of migrants, originating from different parts of the world such as Europe, Asia and Africa
Increasingly, the numbers of countries of birth, languages we speak and religious affiliation are expanding
Data from Australias 2016 census shows that two-thirds of Australians were born in the country, yet almost half of Australians were born overseas or had one or both parents born overseas
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Democracy
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Parliament is answerable to the people and must initiate laws that are supported by the majority of the people
Australians value the rule of law, a concept in which everyone is subject to the law and law must be followed by all, including the law-maker
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