Case Note: Kristian White and Clare Nowland Facts of the Case Procedural History What is Manslaughter Legal Issues Non-Legal Response Rule of Law Principles Introduction The conviction of Kristian White for the manslaughter of 95-year-old Clare Nowland demonstrates...
Sovereign Citizens Return to Case Studies Considering cases from courts around Australia and how they have addressed the claims of Sovereign Citizens who believe they are not bound by the law. Pre-learning activity Why is it important for the law to apply equally to...
Judge Vasta and Judicial Immunity Return to Case Studies Queensland v Mr Stradford (a pseudonym) [2025] HCA 3 Click here to read the High Court of Australia’s judgement. Pre-learning activity When is a judical officer liable for the consequences of their...
Judge Amul Thapar: Originalism, the Constitution and the Rule of Law On Tour to Australia talking about his book The People’s Justice Introduction Amul Thapar is among the most senior judges in America and toured Australia to discuss his new book, The People’s...
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...
Case Note: NZYQ & the Separation of Powers Return to Case Studies NZYQ v Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs [2023] HCA 37 Click here to read the High Court of Australia’s judgement. The Separation of Powers results in a tension...
