The Rule of Law uses the Monopoly board game as an example of what makes laws fair and effective.
Unlock your civics
Resources and general know-how to be an active citizen
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Webinars, workshops, forums and public events to support engagement with the justice system.
Every election is the first chance for many young people and students to cast their vote. We've collected resources to help understand how voting works.

Every election is the first chance for many young people and students to cast their vote. We've collected resources to help understand how voting works.

Resources
Legal Briefs, hosted by Lizzie O’Shea, is a minute long video, series featuring Australia’s top legal minds exploring foundational topics—from what law is to how contracts or free speech work in practice. Though produced around three years ago, each episode still offers timeless insights into our legal system’s workings and its real-world impact.
Explains what happens during an election, new voters obligations and aims to assist young people in understand elections.
In this specially designed Headstart talk, Nick Gadd from the Victorian Law Reform Commission introduces the VLRC and discusses its impact and role.
This page provides a complete historical table of all referendums held in Australia since Federation, including the date, topic, and results. It’s a useful snapshot of how Australians have responded to proposed changes to the Constitution over time.
This webpage features an index of different academically based articles on how to identify misinformation, scrutinize disinformation and separate fact from fiction.
In-depth explanation of both processes
Visit this website to find out information on the Australian Consumer Law and its enforcement.
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.
Access point to Ombudsman publications, including parliamentary and annual reports, fact sheets, guides, and action plans
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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Understand which laws apply in Victoria and who’s who in the legal sector.

Understand which laws apply in Victoria and who’s who in the legal sector.

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Two creative programs show how games can make the law accessible and engaging for all Victorians.

VCE Legal Studies students met with leaders of the Victorian legal system in our most recent Metro Law Talk.

Our Legal Laneway Breakfasts saw over 300 legal professionals gathered across Victoria to celebrate the new year in Melbourne, Morwell and Ballarat.

Help people to understand and engage with the law
Enhancing Engagement webinars aim to equip you with the skills to produce more accessible legal information, which empowers more people to understand and engage with the law, resulting in better justice for all.
