Victoria's legal system
Understand which laws apply in Victoria and who’s who in the legal sector.
Topics
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.
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.
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.
Events
Events, webinars and workshops to learn more.
Seminars and presentations for VCE Legal Studies and Civics & Citizenship students.
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Connect with the justice sector to understand more about the law and legal help.
Resources
Latest learning 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.
Victorian Law Week program is now live
Victorian Law Week is a time to understand what happens and where to get help, when the law intersects with life.