Victoria's legal system
Understand which laws apply in Victoria and who’s who in the legal sector.
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Webinars, workshops, forums and public events to support engagement with the justice system.
Victoria's laws come from several different sources — the Australian Constitution, Victorian and federal legislation, and common law.
Victoria's laws come from several different sources — the Australian Constitution, Victorian and federal legislation, and common law.
Courts and tribunals apply the law in Victoria and throughout Australia.
Courts and tribunals apply the law in Victoria and throughout Australia.
Many government bodies and institutions deal with the law and law-related matters - here are some of the most significant.
Many government bodies and institutions deal with the law and law-related matters - here are some of the most significant.
Victoria is home to many statutory and independent bodies that offer free or low-cost legal services.
Victoria is home to many statutory and independent bodies that offer free or low-cost legal services.
Before old laws are amended or new laws are made, a number of organisations and bodies undertake considerable consultation, research and planning.
Before old laws are amended or new laws are made, a number of organisations and bodies undertake considerable consultation, research and planning.
In Victoria, legal professionals work across many organisations and bodies, as well as providing advice and appearing in court.
In Victoria, legal professionals work across many organisations and bodies, as well as providing advice and appearing in court.
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Webinars, workshops, forums and public events to support engagement with the justice system.
Understand which laws apply in Victoria and who’s who in the legal sector.
Understand which laws apply in Victoria and who’s who in the legal sector.
Resources and general know-how to be an active citizen
Resources and general know-how to be an active citizen
Guidance and information to support people using the courts
Latest news
And that’s a close to Victorian Law Week 2025! After more than 100 events across metropolitan and regional Victoria, thousands of people had the opportunity to learn what to do and where to get help when life and the law meet.
VCE Legal Studies students met with leaders of the Victorian legal system in our most recent Metro Law Talk.
Whittlesea Community House’s Mary-Lynne Griffith shares her experience of bringing multiple services together to respond to the needs of the community.
Learning resources
Guides, videos, fact sheets, links and case studies to enhance your understanding of law and civic engagement.