Forms of government The different ways countries are organised and how leaders make decisions, use their power, and are held responsible for those decisions The system of government and the checks and balances on those in power have a significant impact on the lives...
Characteristics of Effective Laws How do we know that a law is doing what is it meant to? Learn about informed competition > In Australia, Parliaments at Federal (Commonwealth) and State level, Legislative Assemblies at Territory level, and Local Governments at...
Experiences of women on the First Fleet voyage: Susannah Kable Background In 1784, Susannah Holmes, a 19-year old English girl from a poor family, was found guilty of stealing bed sheets, cloth and household items from her employer, Jabez Taylor. These years were...
How was the Law applied to Indigenous People in the Penal Colony of New South Wales? The Myall Creek Massacre and the Application of the Rule of Law to Indigenous People in the Early Colony Click Here for PDF Introduction This resource outlines the legal and cultural...
Civics and Citizenship in the NSW Curriculum New South Wales K-6 HSIE Syllabus released on 24 July 2024. The New South Wales Education Standards Authority (NESA) has released the final version of the Human Society and Its Environment (HSIE) Syllabus for students in...
Eureka! – Defending Democracy How the Eureka Stockade shaped the development of democracy in Australia. The Eureka Stockade had a significant impact on the development of democracy in Australia and was a key moment where the people demanded equal and fair...
