The Legal Position of Covid Restrictions
Outlines the legal position of covid restrictions and lockdowns, the lawfulness and the restrictions on freedom on speech, border closures, police powers
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Presumption of Guilt Conference
Are we witnessing the death of the presumption of innocence? And does this matter?
This is the subject of the Rule of Law conference hosted by the Rule of Law Education Centre, that will examine recent challenges to this doctrine and the threat this poses to the Australian concept of a ‘fair go’.
Speakers include Ron Hoenig MP, Margaret Cunneen, Malcolm Stewart and Chris Merritt
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Read MoreLibertyworks and Implied Freedom of Political communication
Speed and Stracey recently represented Libertyworks Inc, at the High Court to seek a declaration that the registration provisions under the FITS Act were beyond the power of the Commonwealth Parliament to enact because they contravened the implied constitutional freedom of political communication
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Read MoreNew President at Rule of Law Education Centre
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Read MoreCelebrate Australia
Celebrate Australia and the foundations of democracy, respect for individuals, peaceful nation and the rule of law
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Why the presumption of innocence is good for us and worth protecting
Read MoreHuman 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 MoreEureka rebellion
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Read MoreExplainer – The Treaty Process in Australia
Explainer on the treaty process as it occurs in Australia. The explainer is designed for senior high school students and their teachers when teaching Human rights units of work.
Read MoreHigh Court Appointments
Read commentary by Chris Merritt on the recent High Court appointments and what that means for the rule of law in Australia
Read MoreClaremont Killings case note
Claremont Serial Killing Case note looks at beyond reasonable doubt, propensity evidence and the rule of law
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