VCE Legal Studies Past Exam Questions

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Section B, Question 1(d)Question part (d)

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d. Analyse two factors that Guy should consider before initiating civil action against Tom. 6 marks d o n o t w r i t e i n t h i s a r e a 2020 LEGAL STUDIES EXAM 18

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Section B, Question 1(e)Question part (e)

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e. Describe the purposes of remedies and suggest why damages would be more appropriate than an injunction in Guy’s case. 5 marks d o n o t w r i t e i n t h i s a r e a 19 2020 LEG

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Section B, Question 2

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Question 2 (17 marks) Introduction The school strikes for climate are demonstrations that have taken place globally since 2018. In Australia, the School Strike 4 Climate organisati

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Section B, Question 2(a)Question part (a)

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(a) setting a target for achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions by the year 2050; a. Using the introduction and sources provided, explain two reasons why laws may need to chan

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Section B, Question 2(b)Question part (b)

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(b) providing for a system of emissions budgeting; b. Explain why the phrase ‘climate change’ may require statutory interpretation. 3 marks d o n o t w r i t e i n t h i s a r e a

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Section B, Question 2(c)Question part (c)

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(c) assessing the risk and preparing for climate change impacts; c. Political pressures, including the actions of student demonstrators, and the role of the media, are effective in

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Section B, Question 2(d)Question part (d)

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(d) building the resilience of the national economy to climate change;

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Section B, Question 2(e)Question part (e)

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(e) establishing an independent body to ensure accountable and transparent plans to manage the climate challenge;

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Section B, Question 2(f)Question part (f)

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(f) to assist and guide the taking of action by government and the community to reduce emissions in order to meet Australia’s obligations under any or all of the following: d o n o

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Section B, Question 2(f)(i)Question part (f)(i)

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(i) the Climate Change Convention;

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Section B, Question 2(f)(iv)Question part (f)(iv)

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(iv) any other international agreement relating to climate change. Source: The Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia, House of Representatives, Climate Change (National Frame

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Section A, Question 1

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Question 1 (6 marks) John has been charged with an indictable offence. He has pleaded not guilty. The victims are worried about giving evidence at the upcoming trial, which is expe

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