Option - Section 3

Question 1

What is the legislation for Education?

Answer 1

Education Act 1990 (NSW)

Question 2

What is Headspace? What services does it provide? What aspect of wellbeing does it provide for?

Answer 2

• National Youth Metal Health Foundation
• Online and phone support, work and study support, early psychosis support
• Emotional and Social

Question 3

What is the legislation surrounding marriage?

Answer 3

Marriage Act 1961

Question 4

Describe restrictions under Liquor Act 2007 - (for under 18s):

Answer 4

• A minor can’t obtain, consume or carry liquor away from a licensed premise
• A person must not sell or supply alcohol to a minor in NSW
• Under 18 $ using a fake ID, you cant get; on the spot fine, court fine + 6 extra months on provisional licence
• Fail/refuse to show proof of age - fine
• Only parent/guardian can supply alcohol at home

Question 5

Describe restrictions under Public Health (Tobacco Act) 2008 - What are fines retailers can get? How are laws monitored?

Answer 5

• It is illegal to sell tobacco/e-cigarettes to minors
• Max penalty for individual seller is $11,000 for first offence and $55,000 for second
• NSW Sales to Minors Program; random visits and prosecutions

Question 6

What are the requirements to vote?

Answer 6

• Be an Aussie citizen
• British citizen that enrolled before 25th Jan 1984
• 18+
• Have lived at current address for at least one month

Question 7

What is the legislation surrounding access to tobacco?

Answer 7

Public Health (Tobacco Act) 2008

Question 8

Who regulates gambling?

Answer 8

Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing NSW

Question 9

What legislation covers the right to vote?

Answer 9

Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918

Question 10

What is the Graduated License Scheme?

Answer 10

The process that a young person needs to go through to get a full license

Question 11

Describe the 7 step licensing process:

Answer 11

1. DKT
2. Learners
3. HPT
4. Driving Test
5. Red Ps
6. Green Ps
7. Full license

Question 12

What are the legal requirements of a marriage? What is the legislation?

Answer 12

1. Monogamy
2. Marriageable Age
3. No Prohibited Relationships
4. Notice of Intended Marriage
5. Valid Ceremony

Marriage Act 1961 (Cth)

Question 13

What are the exceptions for marriage regarding age?

Answer 13

16 and 17 year olds can get married with a court approval; granted if the marriage meets general requirements and the parties understand and agree to the marriage

Question 14

What are the workplace protections in regards to minimum wage?

Answer 14

Fair Work Commission Expert Panel reviews minimum wages received y employees $ determine if changes are needed

Question 15

How do young people benefit with a lower minimum wage?

Answer 15

They have a less competitive job market as they are cheaper to pay, therefore favourable over adults

Question 16

What is the legislation regarding child protection?

Answer 16

Child and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act 1998

Question 17

What is the legislation regarding school attendance?

Answer 17

Education Act 1990 (NSW)

Question 18

What are the laws under the Education Act 1990 (NSW) regarding school attendance?

Answer 18

• Aged 6-17 must be in school
• Under 17 school leaver must engage in approved training/employment
• Minimum 85% attendance to complete schooling

Question 19

What is the legislation regarding access to alcohol?

Answer 19

Liquor Act 2007

Question 20

What legislation covers the legal age of consent?

Answer 20

Crimes Act 1900

Question 21

What are the punishments for not voting?

Answer 21

• $55 fine for NSW state votes
• $20 Administrative fine for Federal votes

Question 22

What is the legal age of consent in NSW?

Answer 22

16

Question 23

Outline the Affirmative Consent Law:

Answer 23

• Consent is not presumed
• A person must have taken steps by saying or doing something to find out if the other consent

Question 24

What legislation covers affirmative consent?

Answer 24

Crime Act 1900

Question 25

When is a marriage invalid?

Answer 25

• Someone is already married
• Prohibited Relationships
• General requirements are met
• No consent
• Under 18 without court order

Question 26

What does the NSW Youth Framework 2017-2024 support?

Answer 26

• Holistic healthcare of youth
• Targeted health promotions
• Early invention on prevention of harm
• Access to appropriate healthcare and youth-friendly services
• Extra support for youth with chronic illness & disabilities
• Services models for vulnerable youth with higher poor health risk
• Monitoring & improvement of health services for youth

Question 27

Who is responsible for workplace protection?

Answer 27

Fair Work Commission

Question 28

What is Reachout? What services do they provide? What aspects of wellbeing do they provide for?

Answer 28

Anonymous and confidential chats for help:
- talk about feelings and get deeper understanding on life
- judgment free support and managing challenges

Emotional and Economic wellbeing:
- being able to talk privately, get support
- free service

Question 29

What is MoodGYM? What services do they offer? What aspects of wellbeing do they provide for?

Answer 29

• Interactive program to identify if you have mental health problems and teaches skills to cope with negative emotions
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Interpersonal Therapy
• Emotional (mental health)
• Physical (reduces the physical symptoms of depression and anxiety e.g. sleep issues, migraines, nausea…)

Question 30

Why is experiential rites of passages important for youth?

Answer 30

Help with their transition into adulthood