2025HSCExtended response
Q30 (a)
25 marks
Question
‘Non-compliance challenges the effectiveness of the law.’ To what extent is this statement accurate in relation to the workplace?
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Solution
| Criteria | Marks |
|---|---|
| Demonstrates extensive understanding of the law concerning workplaces<br>Makes an informed judgement about the extent to which non-compliance challenges the effectiveness of the law<br>Integrates relevant examples such as legislation, cases, media, international instruments and documents<br>Presents a sustained, logical and cohesive response to the question using relevant legal terminology and concepts | 21–25 |
| Demonstrates substantial understanding of the law concerning workplaces<br>Makes a sound judgement about the extent to which non-compliance challenges the effectiveness of the law<br>Uses relevant examples such as legislation, cases, media, international instruments and documents<br>Presents a logical and cohesive response to the question using relevant legal terminology and concepts | 16–20 |
| Demonstrates an understanding of the law concerning workplaces<br>Makes some judgement about the extent to which non-compliance challenges the effectiveness of the law<br>Makes some reference to examples such as legislation, cases, media, international instruments and documents<br>Presents a structured response to the question using relevant legal terminology and concepts | 11–15 |
| Demonstrates limited understanding of the law concerning workplaces<br>Makes statements about how non-compliance challenges the effectiveness of the law<br>Makes limited reference to examples such as legislation, cases, media, international instruments and documents<br>Uses some relevant legal terminology | 6–10 |
| Writes in general terms about the law concerning workplaces<br>May include reference to legislation, cases, media, international instruments and documents<br>May refer to general legal terms | 1–5 |
Answers could include:
- State and federal industrial relations framework
- Dispute resolution mechanisms
- Changing nature of the workplace
- Contemporary issues concerning the workplace.
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Compare this with your working, not only your final sentence.
Syllabus alignment
Options
- WorkplaceInvestigate the legal and non-legal responses, themes and challenges in workplace.