2025HSCExtended response
Q27 (b)
25 marks
Question
Assess the interrelationship between changing community values and the achievement of just outcomes for families. In your answer, you must refer to at least ONE contemporary issue.
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Solution
| Criteria | Marks |
|---|---|
| Demonstrates extensive understanding of community values and just outcomes relating to family law<br>Makes an informed judgement about interrelationship between changing community values and achievement of just outcomes for families<br>Integrates relevant examples such as legislation, cases, media, international instruments and documents AND at least ONE contemporary issue<br>Presents a sustained, logical and cohesive response to the question using relevant legal terminology and concepts | 21–25 |
| Demonstrates substantial understanding of community values and just outcomes relating to family law<br>Makes a sound judgement about the interrelationship between changing community values and achievement of just outcomes for families<br>Uses relevant examples such as legislation, cases, media, international instruments and documents AND at least ONE contemporary issue<br>Presents a logical and cohesive response to the question using relevant legal terminology and concepts | 16–20 |
| Demonstrates an understanding of community values and just outcomes relating to family law<br>Makes some judgement about the interrelationship between changing community values and achievement of just outcomes for families<br>Makes some reference to examples such as legislation, cases, media, international instruments and documents AND at least ONE contemporary issue<br>Presents a structured response to the question using relevant legal terminology and concepts | 11–15 |
| Demonstrates limited understanding of community values and just outcomes relating to family law<br>Makes statements about the interrelationship between changing community values and achievement of just outcomes for families<br>Makes limited reference to examples such as legislation, cases, media, international instruments and documents AND may refer to a contemporary issue<br>Uses some relevant legal terminology | 6–10 |
| Writes in general terms about the law relating to families<br>May include reference to legislation, cases, media, international instruments and documents<br>May refer to general legal terms | 1–5 |
Answers could include:
- Legal consequences of separation
- Legal and non-legal remedies available to families
- Contemporary issues concerning families
- Role of law reform.
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Syllabus alignment
Options
- FamilyInvestigate the legal and non-legal responses, themes and challenges in family.