No, some states require a license to have them (Victoria) but generally the act of owning a sword isn't in itself illegal.
Of course there are laws to cover misuse...
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what is common assault under west Australian law ?
what is common assault under west Australian law ?
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It wasn't. Miranda Laws are American. Last I heard Australia had Australian law.
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1. Australian Constitution
2. Statute (Acts)
3. Common Law (Law of the Courts)
Australian law varies from state to state, so be careful when citing a case or an act that it applies to your own state.
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John Law - Australian rules footballer - was born on 1959-01-08.
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The Australian Federal and State Police act as Law Enforcement agencies.
The Australian Court System (judiciary) interpret statutory law and enforce Common Law.
Parliament and the Gov.General develop Statutory Law.
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It originated from Britain then it goes through the Australian Parliament and then Case Judge Law (at least this is what my legal studies teacher told me).
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Suri Ratnapala has written:
'Australian Constitution Law'
'Australian constitutional law' -- subject(s): Constitutional law
'Jurisprudence of liberty' -- subject(s): Liberty, Philosophy, Law, Jurisprudence
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Legislation refers to Acts or statute, so Australian Legislative Law is the law that can be found in acts and statute which are legal documents written by government, (as opposed to common law which are laws formed in the courts by judges). The primary source of Legislation in Australia is the Australian Constitution Act. : D
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Yes and No, the highest law of the land is the Australian Constitution, which establishes the Australian Federation. (States and a commonwealth).
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In American law, yes. I think it's also true of Australian law. The Australian must register the baby as Australian born overseas to Australian parent - it doesnt say if the parent must be the man or the woman. I don't remember if the law mentions marriage. If born in Australia and one parent is Australian, then it should be automatic citizen.
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there is no law it is not recognised.
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No. They are protected by the law. With few exceptions, all Australian indigenous wildlife is protected by law.
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For one thing Australian judges are not ellected.
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A truly remarkable question. The Australian Federation existed for about 20 years in the late 19th century. Australian copyright law dates from 1848, when it was based on UK law; the current law is Copyright Act 1968 as amended.
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The Constitution is the highest law, there is no head of the Aussie Constitution as such...
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Philip Acland Jacobs has written:
'Australian mercantile law' -- subject(s): Business law, Commercial law
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A. Inglis Clark has written:
'Studies in Australian constitutional law' -- subject(s): Constitutional law
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Sam Blay has written:
'Australian law of financial institutions' -- subject(s): Banking law, Financial institutions, Law and legislation
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The maximum penalty for cattle rustling according to Australia's law books is hanging. This law is not enforced anymore but are still in the law books.
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when an auzzie falls in love with someone from another country... than the person from the other country becomes officially Australian!
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Yes, Australian cricketer Tim Paine just have a girlfriend. That's simply a law of nature
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Certain aboriginal communities can avail themselves of aboriginal law as an alternative to conventional Australian law. Perhaps refer to the Aboriginal Legal Service for information.
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My brother-in-law was in the Australian Air Force at the time and they thought along the same lines as the Canadians ... the Vietnam War should have never happened.
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Any Australian citizen who achieved extraordinary merits
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selling yourself to please another persons needs.
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No. Bandicoots, as native Australian mammals, are protected by law. They may not be kept as pets.
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Because Australian nationals are required by law to vote.
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No. Quokkas are native Australian animals and protected by law. They are not permitted to be kept as pets.
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Are you asking about the government structure such as a prime minister or about the Australian army?
Here's a link for the Australian army ranks:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_Army_officer_rank_insignia
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General examples are: Video piracy laws, copyright laws, any law that regards new technologies
Specifically: look to recent acts in your state, they will include revised and updated laws and can be accessed on the Australian Government's Website
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As of 2013, only if they get married in ACT, and even then, they would need to check with local immigration law.
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No, Australian companies do not have a par value (or nominal value) for their shares. The concept of par value was abolished by law in Australia in 1998.
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Father Frank Brennan is a Jesuit priest in Australia and a professor of law at Australian Catholic University.
from "Eureka Street".com.au:
Fr Frank Brennan SJ writes The Meddlesome Priest column for Eureka Street. He is professor of law, director of strategic research projects (social justice and ethics), Australian Catholic University, adjunct professor at the College of Law and the National Centre for Indigenous Studies, Australian National University.
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Scott Russo, lead singer of San Diego band "Unwritten law", married to Australian, Amanda Russo.
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As with all gun laws, it presumes that people that would commit murder, assault and robbery will obey a gun law.
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Adam Liberman has written:
'Guidebook to Australian trade marks law and practice' -- subject(s): Law and legislation, Trademarks
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No it is not legal in the sight of law or a religion.
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Amanda Russo, Australian, wife of Scott Russo, lead singer of Unwritten Law.
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Paul Stephen Latimer has written:
'Australian business law'
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The Tasmanian devil became officially protected under Australian law in June 1941.
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libel and slander can lead to compensation depending on the reputaion of the person
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It is a controlled substance. Any illegal handling of the substance is a serious offence and can lead to imprisonment
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Ian Ellis-Jones has written:
'Essential Australian Administrative Law'
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