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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
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
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
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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VCE Legal Studies Unit 1 & 2 Study Tips
This guide aims to set students up with strong study practices and habits for year 12 by providing tools and advice on ways to order notes as well as providing relevant information on Units 1 & 2 of the Legal studies design.
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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
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
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
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
This resource hub provides further information for the criminal matters heard in the Magistrates Court of Victoria.
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The Constitution
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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Civic Responsibilities
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
This resource provides an overview of summary offences heard in the Magistrates' Court of Victoria.
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Grace v Fraser [1982]
A civil case, including a template for civil case notes.
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Law Reform
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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Employment
Institute of Legal Executives: Legal Careers
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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
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
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
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
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
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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The Impact of Poor Decisions - Motor Vehicle Crime
One poor decision can impact an entire community. This type of offending has a ripple effect on the lives and futures of the perpetrators, victims, families, and the wider community.
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Civic Responsibilities
What is Democracy? 2-minute summary.
Animated video provides an introduction to some of the key features of Australian democracy
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How Victorians experience and resolve family problems
Our companion PULS In brief publications reveal that family problems, though less common, are Victoria’s most damaging legal issues with the highest unmet need.