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Question 156 · Government and the Law in Australia

Is the judiciary (the courts) independent of the government in Australia?

  1. A Yes, courts make decisions independently of the government ✓ Correct
  2. B No, the Prime Minister decides court cases
  3. C No, Parliament decides all cases
  4. D Only in some states

✅ Correct answer: A — Yes, courts make decisions independently of the government

💡 Explanation

The judiciary is independent: judges decide cases according to the law, free from government interference.

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