Courts
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This video series gives students a virtual court‑excursion experience, introducing court security, courtroom layout, judicial roles and the importance of the rule of law. Students hear directly from judges, explore real courtrooms and see how NSW courts uphold fairness, independence and the presumption of innocence.
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This poster shows the layout of a typical courtroom and identifies key roles and seating positions. It helps students understand how the court is organised, who is involved in a hearing and how courtroom structure supports fairness, order and the rule of law.
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This poster shows the structure of Australia’s court hierarchy, from lower courts to the High Court. It helps students understand which courts hear different types of matters, how appeals progress through the system and how the hierarchy supports consistency, fairness and the rule of law.
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This poster explains the Queensland court hierarchy and jurisdiction, from the Magistrates Court through to the High Court of Australia. Designed for legal studies classrooms and public legal education, it outlines each court’s civil and criminal jurisdiction in an easy‑to‑understand visual format. Ideal for teachers, students, and anyone seeking a practical overview of Queensland’s court system.
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This poster clearly explains the New South Wales court hierarchy and jurisdictions, from the Local Court through to the High Court of Australia. Designed for legal studies classrooms and public legal education, it outlines the civil and criminal jurisdiction of NSW courts and key specialist courts in a simple, easy‑to‑understand visual format. Ideal for teachers, students and anyone seeking a practical overview of the NSW court system.
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This poster clearly explains the Victorian court hierarchy and jurisdictions, from the Magistrates’ Court through to the High Court of Australia. Designed for legal studies classrooms and public legal education, it outlines the civil and criminal jurisdiction of Victorian courts and key specialist courts in a clear, easy‑to‑understand visual format. Ideal for teachers, students and anyone seeking a practical overview of the Victorian court system.
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This poster clearly explains the Western Australian court hierarchy and jurisdictions, from the Magistrates Court through to the High Court of Australia. Designed for legal studies classrooms and public legal education, it outlines the civil and criminal jurisdiction of WA courts and key specialist courts in a clear, easy‑to‑understand visual format. Ideal for teachers, students and anyone seeking a practical overview of the Western Australian court system.
Australian Court Hierarchy
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