Details the various roles of the HC including to interpret the Constitution
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Webinars, workshops, forums and public events to support engagement with the justice system.
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Offers an in-depth look at the Australian Constitution. Find out how it was formed, its key features and the process to change it.
This website includes a short video lesson for every key knowledge point of the Unit 3&4 Legal Studies curriculum
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.
The County Court has made eight short films tracking the progress of a criminal and civil case. Each directly relates to the VCE Legal Studies curriculum.
Summary of sentencing principles, sentencing purposes and factors considered when sentencing.
This explores how our work upholds the key principles of fairness, equality and access to justice. It investigates them in the context of hearing a criminal plea and sentence.
By watching this resource, we aim for students to possess understanding Unit 1, AOS 1, Outcome 1 of the Legal Studies, study design (2024-2028)
This is aimed at years 11 and 12 students, which presents students with a dangerous driving causing death scenario to teach students how to apply sentencing laws and the various considerations a court must consider in sentencing.
Goes into detail regarding the legislative powers of Parliament, in particular outlining its executive, concurrent, and residual powers.
This Video contains a plea hearing and the sentencing of a criminal offender. It also highlights the role of the Victim Impact Statement
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Identifying when your issue or problem has a legal aspect and learn how the law can help.

Identifying when your issue or problem has a legal aspect and learn how the law can help.

Resources and general know-how to be an active citizen

Resources and general know-how to be an active citizen

Improve your communication skills and find resources to help you create better legal information.

Improve your communication skills and find resources to help you create better legal information.

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