Welcome to a Virtual Law Day Out This Virtual Law Day Out will give you a taste of what it is like to visit a court room. The courts are an essential institution for upholding the rule of law. They represent the judicial arm of the separation of powers, provide an...
One of Melbourne’s top silks believes the validity of the curfew imposed on the city’s residents is in doubt because it appears to have been imposed for a purpose that was never authorised under state law. Michael Wyles QC identified a possible flaw in the legal basis...
Chris Merritt, Vice President of The Rule of Law Institute of Australia has prepared a report on Class Actions in Australia. To read the report click here. The report highlights that any system of compensation that costs more to run than it delivers in...
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REFORM TO DEFAMATION LAWS Following a series of high-profile massive payouts for defamation (see Rush case note below), new laws have been introduced to address some of the problems with the uniform defamation laws that apply throughout the nation. In NSW, these laws...
Primary School Education What is the rule of law? It’s an idea, or expectation that all people including the government and those in power should be ruled by the law, be willing to live by its expectations, and obey it. FIND OUT MORE Primary Resources Resources...
