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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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How to Ensure the Laws Made by Parliament are Legal?

short animation to understand the seperation of powers in Australia

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Victoria Ombudsman Publications

Access point to Ombudsman publications, including parliamentary and annual reports, fact sheets, guides, and action plans

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Learning the law: fines and driving

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Victorian Ombudsman - Homepage

Access point to read about the Ombudsman services and functions.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Victoria's Legal System booklet

An easy-to-understand guide explaining how the legal system works in Victoria.

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