AustraliaGovernment and the law 16 · Government and the law
True or false? When deciding a case, Australian courts must follow the instructions of the government.
- aTrue
- bFalseCorrect answer
Why?
Courts are independent of Parliament and the government. Judges decide cases by the law, not by what politicians want.
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