Announcement concerning the awarding of an Order of Australia to Mr Robin Speed – Founder of the Rule of Law Institute and Australia’s Magna Carta Institute

The World Justice Project has published its Rule of Law Index for 2019. Australia’s global ranking has dropped from 10th (2017-2018) to 11th, but remains second in the East Asia and Pacific region behind New Zealand. The Institute welcomes this crucial report that assesses the state of rule of law in Australia through a rigorous […]

 A teaching resource for legal studies students and teachers on double jeopardy and the Bowraville murders.

Great resource for Legal Studies teachers and their students

Professional Development resources for teachers attending the School of Distance Education Professional Development Day 2018

Court Role Play script, developed by a judicial officer. Designed to build understanding of the criminal trial process and the work of courts.

Joshua Wood outlines the key steps in becoming a country under international law with an in-depth discussion of self determination.