If a State or Territory Act of Parliament Does Not

question 46

Multiple Choice

If a State or Territory Act of Parliament does not mention its date of commencement, then according to the relevant State Interpretation Act it will commence:

• A)on the day the Governor-General proclaims the commencement date.
• B)either on the date of Assent, date of notification or within a fortnight of Assent.
• C)from the day after the date of receiving Royal Assent.
• D)28 days after receiving Royal Assent.

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

Negative reinforcement is a behavioral principle where the removal of an undesirable or unpleasant stimulus following a behavior increases the likelihood of that behavior occurring again in the future.

Punishment

A concept in behaviorism that involves applying an unpleasant stimulus or removing a pleasant stimulus to decrease the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.

Rewarding Stimulus

A stimulus that increases the likelihood of a particular behavior by providing a positive outcome or pleasure when the behavior is performed.

Positive Reinforcement

A process in behavioral psychology where a desirable stimulus is presented after a behavior, increasing the likelihood of that behavior being repeated in the future.