What did the Australia Acts of 1986 do?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. They ended the power of the British Parliament to make law for Australia and ended appeals to the Privy Council
- Step 1: The Acts, in force from 3 March 1986, were passed by Australia and the United Kingdom. Answer: They ended the UK's power to make laws for Australia. Why not the others: Australia did not become a republic, and the ACT and the Northern Territory were dealt with by other laws.
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