Voice- The Case for Voting NO
Arguments for Voting No on Voice at Referendum. The Case for No on the Indigenous Voice to Parliament. Includes changes to be made to ensure equality before the law
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Constitution Day: The ‘Birth’ of Australia
The Constitution is the most important law in Australia. It establishes the rule of law in Australia and outlines a list of law detailing how the nation is to be governed.
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Magna Carta and Human Rights
Magna Carta and Human Rights What is the relationship between the Magna Carta and Human Rights?...
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What is the proper role of the Attorney General in Australia?
The Attorney-General of Australia is the First Law Officer responsible for protecting the rule of law and promotion of justice.
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ICCPR and Human Rights in Australia
Today marks the 40th anniversary of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) coming into force. William Shrubb looks back over its first four decades.
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Human Rights Day
World Human Rights Day is an opportunity to share with your students the importance of human rights and why they must be preserved for all people across the world.
Read MoreCommonwealth funding of school chaplaincy program
The 2021-21 budget has continued funding for the National School Chaplaincy Program (NSCP), however while the NSCP will continue to support the wellbeing of students and school communities through the provision of pastoral care...
Read MoreUpdated Edition: Contemporary Issues in QLD Bail Legislation
Updated Edition: Contemporary Issues in QLD Bail Legislation Queensland: Knee-jerk reactions to law reform Due to the changing nature of online platforms as a direct outcome of advancements in technology and increased media...
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Double Jeopardy and the Bowraville murders
A teaching resource for legal studies students and teachers on double jeopardy and the Bowraville murders.
Read MoreInternational Investment Arbitration and the Rule of Law
In the second post of 2017 in our ongoing collaboration with New South Wales Young Lawyers’ International Law Committee, Marina Kofman examines the pros and cons of international investment arbitration.
Read MoreWhat is customary international law?
In the first post of 2017 in our ongoing collaboration with New South Wales Young Lawyers’ International Law Committee, Joshua Wood explores the intricacies of international customary law and the rule of law.
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The International Bill of Rights
Today marks the 50th anniversary of the adoption of the ICCPR and the ICESCR. William Shrubb looks back on the so-caleld international bill of rights.
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The Federal Court
Today marks the 40th anniversary of the Federal Court of Australia Act 1976 (Cth). William Shrubb looks back on Australia’s second highest court.
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Sir Alan Taylor
Today would have been former High Court Justice Sir Alan Taylor’s 115th birthday. William Shrubb looks back on one of the High Court’s most genial judges.
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Dilma Rousseff and the politics of impeachement
In the eighth post in our series of collaborative posts with New South Wales Young Lawyers’ International Law Committee, Louise Lau looks at the impeachment of Brazilian president Dilma Rousseff.
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The Rule of Reason and the Rule of Law
How does the law handle questions about what is a reasonable or unreasonable use of power? Unsurprisingly, this question about power and reasonableness is integral to the rule of law. Jack Maxwell explains…
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October in Review – Rule of Law Digest
The Institute’s staff keep a digest of interesting things they read about legal topics. The...
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Summary and indictable offences
The NSW Government is currently in the process of trying to alleviate the substantial workload of the NSW District Court. One of the mechanisms through which the government proposes to do this is by introducing the option of summary proceedings for four indictable criminal offences. What does this mean? How might it help? What are some concerns? William Shrubb has a look.
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Firearms trafficking and mandatory sentences
The Federal Government has introduced new legislation to deal with firearms trafficking in Australia, but they have included a mandatory minimum sentencing scheme. William Shrubb examines the legislation.
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Book Review: ‘Saltwater’ by Cathy McLennan
Reading Saltwater has called us to consider to what extent the law can be a complete solution to social problems, and at a principled level how freedom to choose and the responsibility to protect people from harm is rarely easy or simple.
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