ACL Part 4

question 20

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:

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