Building Australia’s civic literacy through rule of law education
We equip teachers and students with meaningful learning experiences to understand government, law and democratic responsibility.
Our future is in their hands
Democracy and the rule of law cannot survive without civic literacy. We provide teachers with the tools to educate their students on the importance of the rule of law and the foundations of our democracy.
What We Do
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Safeguard Freedom and Accountability
Annual teachers and community survey, submissions and annual lecture series.
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Contemporary Issues
Regular commentary in media from a rule of law perspective to promote informed discussion.
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Resources
Curriculum‑aligned materials and activities supporting Legal Studies, Commerce, History and Civics subjects.
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Court Excursions
Guided school tours of the Downing Centre, and resources and activities to replicate the courtroom experience.
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Competition
Civics competition and resources to engage students based on the Fabric of Australia Playing Cards.
Trusted by thousands of Australian educators
3,200+ members (70% classroom teachers)
Over 2 million resource views annually
Why the rule of law
and Magna Carta matter
From the Magna Carta of 1215 to today, the rule of law upholds
our rights and freedoms.
The rule
of law is:
the concept that both the government and citizens know the law and obey it.
From a teacher this year:
“I would like to provide my sincere appreciation to your Rule of Law team for their professionalism, expertise and the education that was provided to our Legal Studies class during our recent excursion to the Downing Court.
Thank you for the support and guidance your provided to students throughout the day, who walked away with greater insight, appreciation and understanding of our legal system. As with previous years, it was invaluable.”
