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demonstrations and riots by large numbers of people, usually protesting against a government decision or policy
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the court hearing of facts about an alleged crime to decide if someone is guilty or innocent
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carrying or buying drugs to sell illegally
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a form of domestic violence, where one partner in a relationship prevents the other partner from receiving or handling money
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a form of domestic violence, where one partner in a relationship controls who the other partner sees and talks to, what they read and where they go
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violence within the home and within marriage is known as domestic or family violence
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Ministers are responsible for important areas of government, known as portfolios, such as employment, Treasury, indigenous affairs
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The Governor-General has special powers, known as “reserve powers”, that can only be used in specific circumstances
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The Governor-General signs all Bills passed by the Australian Parliament into law – this is referred to as Royal Assent