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This series deals with a case relating to a workplace injury resulting from negligence. This Video highlights the different roles of the solicitor and barrister, as well as the elements of negligence
This outlines how a criminal trial is conducted and explains the typical processes involved, from committal hearing to sentencing. It also provides a recent case to illustrate these concepts.
A movie about teenage homelessness and the OASIS youth refuge in inner-city Sydney.
14 fact sheets covering a broad range of the County Court's work. Each directly responds to the VCE Legal Studies curriculum.
Exam Preparation by David Thomson, Victoria Law Foundation (VLF) Teacher in Residence.
This series deals with a case relating to a workplace injury resulting from negligence. This is the introductory Video and highlights the different roles of the key personnel in the courtroom.
Summary of the decision in Monis v The Queen
This provides an overview of the first Australian specialist court for indigenous offenders in a higher jurisdiction. It explains the need for such a court and the way it delivers justice with the help of Aboriginal Elders and other Respected Persons.
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