ACL Part 4

question 31

Multiple Choice

ACL Part 4.1 sets out the penalties associated with various contraventions of the ACL.Many penalties are imposed on a 'strict liability' basis.This means that

• A)An element of moral fault or a particular intention on the part of the defendant need not be proven.
• B)The Court has no choice about the remedies that are to be applied.
• C)No defences are available to the defendant.
• D)If the defendant is found liable the penalties are automatically doubled.

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Definitions:

Reliability

The degree to which an assessment tool produces stable and consistent results over repeated applications under similar conditions.

Cross-Cultural Fairness

The principle of ensuring assessment tools and processes are equitable and unbiased across different cultural groups.

Practicality

The aspect of being practical, logical, and focused on effective and efficient approaches to solving problems or accomplishing tasks.

Test Selection

The process of choosing appropriate assessments or measures based on their relevance, reliability, and validity for a specific purpose or population.