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2011 Law Oration

At the time of presenting the oration, Mr Brouwer was the Victorian Ombudsman. He was appointed to the position in 2004. His term expired in March 2014.

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2013 Law Oration

The Attorney-General is the Member for Box Hill and is also the Attorney-General, Minister for Finance and Minister for Industrial Relations in the Victorian Government. Before entering Parliament, he was a solicitor practising in commercial, financial and labour law.

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2014 Law Oration

Justice Susan Crennan was appointed in November 2005 to the High Court of Australia, which is both the ultimate appeal court in Australia and the original jurisdiction under the Constitution. She had then served for almost two years as a judge on the Federal Court of Australia. In 2010, her Honour became an Inns of Court Fellow attached to the Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, University College, London.

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2015 Law Oration

Laureate Professor Emeritus Cheryl Saunders AO is the Director of Studies in Government Law and Co-Director of Studies in Public and International Law at the University of Melbourne.

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2016 Law Oration

The Honourable Justice Mark Weinberg was admitted to practice in New South Wales in 1974, and in Victoria in 1975, and his name was entered on the roll of barristers and solicitors of the High Court in 1979.

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2017 Law Oration

On 9 February 2017, just days after retiring as Chief Justice of the High Court of Australia, the Honourable Robert French delivered the Victoria Law Foundation Law Oration. His paper shone a light on contemporary legal issues, including the role of the courts in upholding the Rule of Law.

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2012 Law Oration

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2018 Law Oration

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2019 Law Oration

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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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