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The Mabo Case from Terra Nullius to Native Title

Dr Bryan Keon-Cohen’s account and perspective during his time as junior barrister in the case.

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Dr Bryan Keon-Cohen’s recollections of the Tasmanian Dam case reflecting on the legal strategy, courtroom experience, and broader implications of the case.

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You be the Judge: Virtual tour

You be the judge is a virtual tour that gives students the opportunity to participate in a sentencing hearing. There are four cases to choose from, all based on real-life matters. Students receive information from victims, offenders, prosecutors, defence lawyers and the judge before sentencing the offender. You be the judge: virtual tour is supported by You be the judge VCE teacher notes, available here.

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You be the Judge: Teachers' Kit

A series of four case studies for students to discuss, consider and apply the principles of sentencing. Students move through the case studies and decide the sentence for each of the offenders before comparing their sentences with that of the actual judge. Supported by teacher notes.

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Why Mandatory Sentencing Is Failing: ALRC Urges Change to Tackle Indigenous Over‑Incidence

Mandatory sentencing has been shown to increase incarceration rates without improving community safety, while removing the ability of courts to consider individual circumstances. The ALRC highlights how these laws disproportionately affect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and recommends reform to create a fairer, more effective justice system.

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What do I call the judge?

Resource explaining how to properly address judges

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How You Can Have Your Say: A Simple Guide to Referendums and Plebiscites in Australia

In-depth explanation of both processes

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Victoria's super tribunal: how VCAT evolved into Australia's busiest tribunal for resolving civil disputes

Presented by Justice Quigley at Law Talks, this powerpoint contains VCAT's history, present operation, process, relevance to principles of justice and recent reforms

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Understanding Voting in Australia: A Guide for Students

The Australian Electoral Commission's (AEC) "Voting in Australia" resource offers a comprehensive, 22-page guide designed to educate students about Australia's electoral system. It covers topics such as the evolution of Australian democracy, the process of electing federal representatives, and the significance of voting in a representative democracy.

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Victoria's courts and tribunals

Summary of the different Victorian courts and tribunals.

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Victoria's Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities

Access the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Webpage

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