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How is Australia governed?

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Question 2 of 4
How is Australia governed?
Can the Australian Government change or revoke laws passed by territories?
A No, the Australian Government cannot change or revoke laws passed by territories.
B Yes, the Australian Government can change or revoke laws passed by territories.Territories (unlike states) do not have constitutional protection, so the federal government can override their laws.
C Only the state governments can change or revoke laws passed by territories.
D The territories have complete autonomy and their laws cannot be changed or revoked by any other government.
WhyTerritories (unlike states) do not have constitutional protection, so the federal government can override their laws. Source: OCB Part 3, "State and territory government", p28.