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Guides, videos, factsheets, links and other material to learn about the law.
Guides, videos, factsheets, links and other material to learn about the law.
Legal Briefs, hosted by Lizzie O’Shea, is a minute long video, series featuring Australia’s top legal minds exploring foundational topics—from what law is to how contracts or free speech work in practice. Though produced around three years ago, each episode still offers timeless insights into our legal system’s workings and its real-world impact.
This downloadable and printable poster is from the 'Rule of Law, Education Centre' explains the role of the individual in voting and how voting works. It is a great starter resource for young people to assist in their understanding of being an active citizen
The Australian Electoral Commission's (AEC) "Voting in Australia" resource offers a comprehensive, 22-page guide designed to educate students about Australia's electoral system. It covers topics such as the evolution of Australian democracy, the process of electing federal representatives, and the significance of voting in a representative democracy.
NOTES TO THE FACILITATOR This booklet accompanies the IMPACT Project film resource. It should be used as a guide for young Victorians aged 12 to 16 about the impact of motor vehicle crime on young people and their communities.
This examines the different sources of rights in both criminal and civil matters, and highlights the protection of rights within the context of several cases.
Summary of the decision in Monis v The Queen
This details the support and assistance available to victims of crimes being heard at the County Court. It also talks about other people affected by a trial, including family members of the victim and witnesses.
An article discussing the Constitution's Protection of rights and whether Austrlia needs a Charter of Human rights
This provides an overview of the first Australian specialist court for indigenous offenders in a higher jurisdiction. It explains the need for such a court and the way it delivers justice with the help of Aboriginal Elders and other Respected Persons.
Solicitors from the Young Workers Centre, Tiarne Crowther and Leon Harper, provide valuable information about Industrial Awards and the rights provided to workers under awards
Understand which laws apply in Victoria and who’s who in the legal sector.