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Bike Law
A bike rider's guide to road rules in Victoria.
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How does mediation work? Video Scenario for Learning
A series of videos showcasing the mock ADR processes can be found here
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Australian Electoral Commission Educational Resources: factsheets, videos, activity sheets
Provides a range of activities on the electoral process, including information on referendums, election facts and figures, elections maps and ballot paper templates. The resources on this site includes: factsheets, videos, activity sheets and more.
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Appearing in court
Provides information on the court processes in a criminal case, including giving evidence and the various roles that people play in a hearing.
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Law Reform
An Introduction to Human Rights and Responsibilities
Provides students with the opportunity to explore the meaning of ‘rights’ and develop an understanding of human rights, and the responsibilities that complement them.
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3D interactive court room
A 3D interactive tool for students to explore a court room. The activity includes key roles that function in a court. It is a fun, yet educational tool for introducing the machinations of a courtroom to students
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Guilty Pleas and Sentencing
Outlines the consequences of a guilty plea on sentencing.
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Your day in court
A guide for people going to the Magistrates' Court. It provides a good overview of the minor criminal offences heard in the Magistrates' Court.
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Tree Neighbourhood Dispute Consultation Paper
Paper discussing the issue of neighbour tree disputes, relevant areas include: 3. Resolving neighbourhood tree disputes in Victoria, which helps illustrate various civil dispute resolution methods in a practical context.
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Civic Responsibilities
How to Ensure the Laws Made by Parliament are Legal?
short animation to understand the seperation of powers in Australia
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Complaints
Victoria Ombudsman Publications
Access point to Ombudsman publications, including parliamentary and annual reports, fact sheets, guides, and action plans
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Human rights
Learning the law: fines and driving
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Complaints
Victorian Ombudsman - Homepage
Access point to read about the Ombudsman services and functions.
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Criminal law
You Be the Judge: Theft case study
This is aimed at years 11 and 12 students, which presents students with a theft scenario to teach students how to apply sentencing laws and the various considerations a court must consider in sentencing
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Criminal law
You Be the Judge: Dangerous Driving Causing Death case study
This is aimed at years 11 and 12 students, which presents students with a dangerous driving causing death scenario to teach students how to apply sentencing laws and the various considerations a court must consider in sentencing.
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Parliament
How Parliament Works... and other things you might not know.
Tunnels underneath parliament?
This video describes the basics of the houses of Parliament and gives viewers an insight into Parliament.
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Law Talk
Is Mediation Right For You? The Dispute Settlement Centre Breaks Down Alternative Dispute Resolution.
A comprehensive resource and video about the role of the Dispute Settlement Centre of Victoria (DSCV) and how they help.
Useful for adults considering mediation and likewise services - and VCE students alike.
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Law Reform
You Be the Judge: Aggravated Burglary case study
This is aimed at years 11 and 12 students, which presents students with an aggravated burglary scenario to teach students how to apply sentencing laws and the various considerations a court must consider in sentencing.
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You Be the Judge: VCE Teacher's guide
This provides a teacher's guide to use the teaching materials on sentencing in Victoria. It covers sentencing theory and incorporates sentencing case studies based on real cases.
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Truth from Fact - Parliament of Victoria Debunks Common Myths
Explains what happens during an election, new voters obligations and aims to assist young people in understand elections.
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Law Reform
How To Reform the Law. The VLRC Breaks it Down.
Watch various members of the Victorian Law Reform Commission (VLRC), including Chair, Anthony North KC, explain its important work.
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Legal practice
Opportunities for young people
This talk outlines several job opportunities that young people, such as your students, would be eligible to apply for.
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Legal information
Justice System
Victoria's Legal System booklet
An easy-to-understand guide explaining how the legal system works in Victoria.
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New research explores what works to meet people’s legal needs
Measure for Measure: A People‑Centred Approach to Tailoring Justice, provides an important snapshot and analysis of what works to move the needle in accessing and providing justice.