Practices of Governance

Question 1

Participation

Answer 1

The extent to which an individual can access, contribute, or impact the institutions in Australia’s PAL system with freedoms aiding this.

Question 2

Rule of Law

Answer 2

The fundamental principle which holds all actions of all people in society to the same legal account as anybody else; legal consistency.

Question 3

Rights

Answer 3

The moral and legal entitlements and duties people in society have.

Question 4

Transparency

Answer 4

Government processes should be seen to be done and information about government should be accessible by the people for public oversight.

Question 5

Consensus

Answer 5

The processes contributing to upholding a general verdict on a decision rather than majority rule.

Question 6

Effectiveness

Answer 6

The extent to which a body fulfils their intended goals, aims and functions.

Question 7

Accountability

Answer 7

The extent to which systems of power can be scrutinised in order to determine whether they fulfil their intended goals, aims and functions and exercise their power accordingly.

Question 8

Natural justice/equity

Answer 8

The treatment of individuals which allows for equitable access to resources.