The Establishment of the NSW Supreme Court A Free Press and an Independent Judiciary From the earliest of days of the NSW Penal Colony, the values and institutions that underpin Australia’s democratic form of government were present. The concept of the separation of...
Using the Case Method in History to teach civics concepts Return to Education Home “The results [of the Case Method Project] have been incredibly positive, especially in terms of strengthening students’ critical thinking, their retention and understanding of course...
Comparison of the Federation of Australia and the United States of America The United States of America and Australia share many of the same foundations. In particular, both have systems of Government that derive from the British system of law and government with...
Freedom of the Press Return to Principles Page Article by Robin Speed, Founder of the Rule of Law Education Centre. Captain Phillip, on arrival in Australia in 1788, made no declaration of the freedom of the press nor any declaration of freedom of speech for the new...
Democracy in Australia A democracy is a society in which the citizens are sovereign and control the government. Democracy and the rule of law are intertwined in Australia where the rule of law is the concept that both the government and citizens know the law and...
Secret Ballot Return to Eureka!- Defending Democracy > How the Eureka Stockade shaped the development of the Secret Ballot and democracy in Australia. This resource focuses on the introduction of the Secret Ballot as triggered by the Eureka Rebellion. Shortly after...
