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VCE Case Studies- County Court of Victoria

These case studies are the most recent and applicable cases from 2021 and 2022.These case summaries are from real proceedings, however the names and other details of the parties may have been changed or redacted to protect their identity.

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The justice system: a help or a hinderance?

As part of Victorian Law Week 2023, RMIT's Centre for Innovative Justice facilitated a panel discussion.

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Legal Help card for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

Free Legal Help card for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Victoria outlines a range of common legal problems we may be able to help with

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Am I old enough? Common legal issues for young people

Booklet is for young people who want to know about how the law in Victoria affects them.

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What's the law? Australian law for new arrivals (education kit)

Free education kit about common legal problems that people newly arrived in Australia may encounter.

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Young Voters: Learn. Decide. Vote.

You’ve just turned 18. You’ve finished school, maybe got your driver licence, are now allowed to have a drink or two (although not while driving on your L or P plates!), and can even get married, if you want! Becoming an adult comes with a lot of exciting freedoms and responsibilities. Voting falls into both categories and, just like everything else about becoming an adult, voting can feel overwhelming. This page will help you feel more at ease and informed as you prepare to cast your first ballot paper.

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Victoria Law Reform Commission- Podcasts

This is a link to the VLRC podcast "Old Law, New Law" which includes discussion of current and recent law reform inquiries.

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How Victoria Reviews and Updates Its Laws

Victoria’s law reform process involves expert bodies and community input to review and recommend changes that keep laws fair, effective, and up to date. It’s a collaborative effort to make sure the legal system reflects current values and addresses emerging issues.

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Victoria Law Reform Commission- Implementation

This link takes you to the VLRC's page on implementation. This page has all VLRC's inquires and provides information as to whether they have been implemented in law by Parlaiment.

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Victoria Law Reform Commission: Resources for Teachers and Students

Here is a link to the VLRC's teacher and students resource page.

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Citizenship, Young People and the Law Fact Sheet

This is a fact sheet created by Victoria Legal Aid. Some young people of Māori or Pacific Islander background do not know if they are Australian citizens. Being a citizen gives you more rights. This new fact sheet can help you:

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Understanding Justice: Lawmaking, Courts, and Civic Responsibility

On Thursday 3 March the Parliament of Victoria welcomed Judge Elizabeth Brimer from the County Court, Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly Matt Fregon, and Clerk of the Legislative Council Robert McDonald to discuss the separation of powers, how the accountability measures work. This resource are snippets of some of the resources Parliament are producing from this Panel.

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Double Majority Fact Sheet

The Australian Electoral commission has created a fantastic fact sheet with information about the requirement of a double majority for a referendum.

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Be an Active Participant Poster

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

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Drug Court and Koori Court information sheet

This report provides a neat summary of the object of the Drug Court and describes the necessary steps in order for the Drug Court to be used. Additionally, this resource provides a summary of the Koori Court and the processes it utilises.

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Legal Resources Hub - Magistrate Offences LIV

The LIV MCV Hub is a one-stop resource for lawyers appearing in the Magistrates’ Court of Victoria. It offers practical tools, checklists, court updates, and guidance to support legal practitioners with everyday court matters, including criminal, civil, and intervention order proceedings.

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Victorian Law Reform Commission (VLRC) - 5-minute summary

In this specially designed Headstart talk, Nick Gadd from the Victorian Law Reform Commission introduces the VLRC and discusses its impact and role.

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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)

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

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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