Question 1

If you were looking for the answer to a very specific question about liquor legislation in your state or territory, you would:&#10;A) Search for a government (gov.au) website&#10;B) Contact an industry association&#10;C) Find out the name of the relevant legislation for search purposes&#10;D) Contact the relevant government authority for advice

Accepted Answer

Contacting the relevant government authority for advice is the most direct and reliable way to obtain specific information about liquor legislation.

Question 2

In order to comply with noise regulations, an event manager should:&#10;A) Think of preventative management such as stage orientation&#10;B) Monitor noise in real time&#10;C) Consult with the community&#10;D) Think about prevention and reaction, and review only after finding out about the specific requirements of the EPA

Accepted Answer

D

Question 3

To understand the basics regarding GST, you would search which of the following sites?&#10;A) MEA&#10;B) EPA&#10;C) ATO&#10;D) Beginner's Guide to GST

Accepted Answer

The ATO (Australian Taxation Office) is the government body responsible for administering the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in Australia.

Question 4

Legislation refers to:&#10;A) Common law interpretation&#10;B) Risk management as a statutory requirement&#10;C) Laws established by local councils&#10;D) Laws made by parliament, referred to singly as an Act

Accepted Answer

Legislation refers to laws made by parliament, and each law is referred to as an Act.

Question 5

A binding contract requires:&#10;A) Capacity, offer, acceptance, consideration, agreement, legality&#10;B) Capacity, offer, acceptance, money, agreement, legality&#10;C) Offer, acceptance, consideration, written agreement&#10;D) Specifications and payment terms

Accepted Answer

A binding contract requires capacity (the parties are able to contract), offer (a clear proposal), acceptance (agreement to the terms), consideration (something of value exchanged), agreement (mutual understanding), and legality (the contract must be lawful).

Question 6

Planning for and rehearsing an evacuation is an example of:&#10;A) A procedure that treats risk and demonstrates duty of care&#10;B) A preventative measure&#10;C) A venue responsibility&#10;D) An induction program

Accepted Answer

Planning for and rehearsing an evacuation is a procedure that treats risk by preparing for emergencies, demonstrating a duty of care to ensure safety.

Question 7

Lack of 'duty of care' can lead to a claim of:&#10;A) Underpayment&#10;B) Negligence&#10;C) Breach&#10;D) Non-compliance

Accepted Answer

Lack of duty of care refers to a failure to take reasonable care, resulting in harm or injury to another person. This is known as negligence, and can lead to a legal claim for damages. Underpayment, breach, and non-compliance are different legal concepts that could potentially be the basis for a claim, but they are not directly related to the issue of duty of care.

Question 8

If you are unsure of your legal responsibility and the compliance requirements for a rave party, you should:&#10;A) Contact the police&#10;B) Search the internet&#10;C) Appoint a professional event manager&#10;D) Seek professional legal advice

Accepted Answer

Seeking professional legal advice ensures you receive accurate and reliable information tailored to your specific situation, which is crucial for understanding legal responsibilities and compliance requirements.

Question 9

For more information about legislation regarding employees, an event manager should check with:&#10;A) Workforce planning&#10;B) Human resources&#10;C) Fair Work Australia&#10;D) The employment ombudsman

Accepted Answer

Fair Work Australia is the national workplace relations tribunal in Australia, responsible for providing information and advice about workplace rights and obligations, including legislation regarding employees.

Question 10

Common law is:&#10;A) Interpreted by the courts&#10;B) Established by the federal government&#10;C) Established by local government&#10;D) Implemented by inspectors

Accepted Answer

Common law is a body of unwritten laws based on legal precedents established by the courts. It is interpreted by judges in the context of individual cases, rather than being established by legislative bodies or implemented by inspectors.

Deck 17: Research and Comply With Regulatory Requirements