A person is visiting Australia on a holiday visa. If they are caught breaking a local law, which of the following statements correctly describes their legal obligation?
- They are required to obey the law just like every other person in Australia.Answer
- BThey are exempt from Australian laws because they do not have the right to vote.
- CThey only need to obey the laws of their home country while visiting Australia.
Answer
They are required to obey the law just like every other person in Australia.
The correct answer is correct because Australian democratic principles dictate that every person within the country—whether they are a citizen, a permanent resident, or a temporary visitor—is legally required to obey the laws passed by the Australian Parliament.
Step-by-Step Solution
Key Concept
The universal responsibility to obey the law in Australia.
Hints
1
Think about whether the 'rule of law' allows people to ignore local rules just because they are from another country.
2
Does Australian law distinguish between citizens and visitors when it comes to the requirement to follow traffic or criminal laws?
Practice More
Review the 'Rule of Law' section to understand how equality under the law forms the basis of these responsibilities.
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