AustraliaGovernment and the law 66 · Government and the law
A person breaks a law and says they did not know that the law existed. What is true?
- aThey can only be charged if they have lived in Australia for five years
- bNot knowing the law is not an excuse for breaking itCorrect answer
- cThey only have to pay half of any fine
- dThey cannot be charged because they did not know
Why?
Everyone in Australia must obey the law. Saying you did not know about a law does not stop you from being punished for breaking it.
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