What does mandatory mean in Australian law?

mandatory can also refer to a requirement that must be met legal-wise, or a consequence of a breach of a legal obligation. Examples of mandatory requirements are that you must pay tax, or that you must do something in order to maintain a licence.

If you fail to do something the mandatory consequence is that your licence is revoked.

What does mandatory mean in English law?

A mandatory rule is one which must be obeyed by everyone under the same circumstances. A mandatory rule applies to all people in a particular jurisdiction, and each individual must comply with the rule regardless of their personal circumstances. For example, the law regarding driving under the influence of alcohol is mandatory in almost every state in Australia. Every person who drives must comply with this rule regardless of whether they are sober or have a few drinks the night before.

What does mandatory mean in Australian immigration law?

If you are applying for a visa for a partner, spouse or dependent, they will need to have a visa and all their supporting documents in order. If they arrive without valid entry visas, they will be deported. This is mandatory. If you arrive in Australia on a visitor or temporary visa, or a transit visa, you can legally stay for a maximum of three months. If you overstay, it is mandatory that you leave the country.

What does'mandatory' mean in the law?

If mandatory is used in a legal context, it means it is a legal obligation. The obligation is on the person or the organisation that is the subject of the mandatory. It does not matter whether the person or the organisation is a private party or a government body.

What does mandatory mean in Australia?

Mandatory laws are created by parliaments to require everyone to do a certain thing. It is not optional. If you do not do what a mandatory law says, you can be punished.