SAC 3

Unit 3 – Area of Study 2

The Victorian civil justice system

Marks allocated

20 marks

Time allowed

10 minutes reading time

40 minutes writing time

Task

Structured questions

What to bring for this task

• Pen(s) and highlighters. You may bring a watch to place on your desk. No mobile phones or other
materials allowed.

• A clock will be displayed/times marked off on the board by supervising teacher.

Task description

Responses to questions need to be in full sentences. The task word and mark allocation should be used as
a guide for students to determine the level of detail for a complete answer.

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Questions

Instructions/questions for the task:

1 Discuss how one recommended reform to address a cost factor may be able to achieve at least one
principle of justice. (4 marks)

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2 Describe how VCAT costs and the increased use of dispute resolution methods can affect the
achievement of fairness in the civil justice system. (6 marks)

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3 ‘The civil justice system is failing to achieve any of the three principles of justice due to time and
accessibility factors. There have been no successful reforms introduced in recent years.’

Evaluate the extent to which you agree or disagree with this statement. (10 marks)

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