AustraliaGovernment and the law 63 · Government and the law
True or false? In Australia, the government can tell the police which person to arrest or charge.
- aTrue
- bFalseCorrect answer
Why?
Police in Australia work independently of the government. Politicians cannot order them to arrest or charge a particular person, and the police apply the law to everyone in the same way.
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