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Virtual tour of the Neighbourhood Justice Centre (NJC)

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Virtual tour of the Neighbourhood Justice Centre (NJC)

The is a community centre which operates as a multi-jurisdictional court and has been described as a ‘one-stop-justice-shop' due to its integration of support services, the court, and its alternative approaches to justice and sentencing. For this reason, it is particularly relevant to Unit 2, Area of Study 1 of the VCE Legal Studies design as an alternative approach to sentencing. This resource provides a tour of the NJC in Collingwood and walks users through the operation and effects of the NJC.

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Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT)

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Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT)

The President of VCAT, Justice Quigley, provides an overview of the ins and outs of VCAT, including VCAT’s source of power and structure.

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The Victorian Legal System – Courts, Juries and Judges

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The Victorian Legal System – Courts, Juries and Judges

In this talk, retired judge Jane Patrick and Juries Commissioner Paul Dore, walk viewers through the Victorian legal system with a focus on the courts, juries and judges.

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VCE Legal Studies Unit 3: Key Concepts in Criminal Law

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VCE Legal Studies Unit 3: Key Concepts in Criminal Law

Retried County Court judge, Jane Patrick, walks viewers through the basics of the criminal justice system, including crimes, their jurisdictions, and the rights of victims of crime.

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VCE Legal Studies Unit 3 Introduction

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VCE Legal Studies Unit 3 Introduction

Victoria Law Foundation’s own teacher-in-residence, David Thomson, introduces Unit 3 Legal Studies concepts including the principles of justice, guides students through answering questions, and gives tips on how to study effectively.

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Introduction to the Victorian Legal System

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Introduction to the Victorian Legal System

This video provides a great overview of topics used throughout the Legal Studies Study Design, with specific attention to Unit 1. It also neatly describes the principles of justice.

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VCE Legal Studies Unit 1 Introduction

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VCE Legal Studies Unit 1 Introduction

This video is specifically targeted to Unit 1 Headstart. It provides a fantastic overview of the topics and expectations of Unit 1 Legal Studies.

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Magistrates' Court of Victoria Assessment and Referral Court

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Magistrates' Court of Victoria Assessment and Referral Court

Briefly explains the Assessment and Referral Court and outlines the steps to how a referral into the ARC can be made.

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The True Cost of Justice: Why Australia Must Fund Legal Aid Fairly

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The True Cost of Justice: Why Australia Must Fund Legal Aid Fairly

Opinion piece discussing how the latest Djokovic case reveals flaws in the Federal Government's funding to the civil justice system and how this affects access to justice.

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Magistrates' Court of Victoria Civil Matters

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Magistrates' Court of Victoria Civil Matters

This resource hub provides further information for the civil matters heard in the Magistrates Court of Victoria.

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Magistrates' Court of Victoria Intervention Orders: Helpful Information

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Magistrates' Court of Victoria Intervention Orders: Helpful Information

This resource hub provides further information about the two types of intervention orders - personal safety and family violence.

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Magistrates' Court of Victoria Criminal Matters

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Magistrates' Court of Victoria Criminal Matters

This resource hub provides further information for the criminal matters heard in the Magistrates Court of Victoria.

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High Court Divided Over What the Implied Freedom of Political Communication Really Means

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High Court Divided Over What the Implied Freedom of Political Communication Really Means

The High Court’s split decision in LibertyWorks Inc v Commonwealth reveals ongoing disagreement about how to interpret the implied freedom of political communication, including whether it exists at all and how it should be applied. This case highlights that the legal framework around protecting political communication remains unsettled and likely to face further challenges.

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Understanding Your Legal Rights and Responsibilities

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Understanding Your Legal Rights and Responsibilities

Featuring Timm Hutton from Youthlaw, this webinar provides an overview of some common legal issues experienced by young people in Victoria.

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Magistrates’ Court of Victoria Summary Offences

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Magistrates’ Court of Victoria Summary Offences

This resource provides an overview of summary offences heard in the Magistrates' Court of Victoria.

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Grace v Fraser [1982]

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Grace v Fraser [1982]

A civil case, including a template for civil case notes.

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Law Reform in Action: The Role of Parliament and the Courts

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Law Reform in Action: The Role of Parliament and the Courts

Explore how Parliament and Courts shape law reform — understanding their roles in creating, changing, and interpreting laws to meet society’s needs.

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Institute of Legal Executives: Legal Careers

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Institute of Legal Executives: Legal Careers

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How Victoria Is Fixing Police Informant Failures: 111 Key Recommendations for Safer, Fairer Policing

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How Victoria Is Fixing Police Informant Failures: 111 Key Recommendations for Safer, Fairer Policing

The Royal Commission into the Management of Police Informants investigated serious misconduct involving a police human source and made 111 recommendations aimed at reforming police oversight, legal processes, and accountability in Victoria. The Victorian Government is committed to implementing these recommendations through a collaborative approach to ensure such failures never recur and to strengthen police integrity and public trust.

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The Choices Young People Are Faced With - Motor Vehicle Crime

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The Choices Young People Are Faced With - Motor Vehicle Crime

Good kids can come to make bad choices. It can be difficult to weigh up the long term impact your actions may have when making a spur-of-the-moment decision with your friends, but the consequences can be very serious and long lasting.

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Sobering Headlines - Motor Vehicle Crime

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Sobering Headlines - Motor Vehicle Crime

We often see headlines in the media about car theft, crashes, and loss of life as a result. For every headline there are lives that have been permanently affected.

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What is Co-Offending? - Motor Vehicle Crime

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What is Co-Offending? - Motor Vehicle Crime

Many young people get into trouble, even if they are not the person breaking into the car and are just tagging along or keeping watch. If you don’t attempt to stop the offending or remove yourself from the situation, you are equally as responsible for the offence and can face the same consequences.

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Q&A with the Chief Judge

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Q&A with the Chief Judge

Chief Judge Peter Kidd talks about his journey to becoming a judge and answers questions from students about his experiences.

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Judges answer students' questions: Video

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Judges answer students' questions: Video

A panel of judges answer questions from students on a range of topics related to sentencing in a criminal proceeding at the County Court.

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