Civil Law
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This poster outlines the key features of civil law, explaining how disputes between individuals and organisations are resolved through processes like negotiation, mediation and court action. It highlights the role of civil remedies, the standard of proof and how civil law protects rights, resolves conflicts and supports a fair and orderly society.
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This video explains what a tort is and why tort law matters in everyday life. It introduces the idea that a tort is a civil wrong, something a person does (or fails to do) that causes harm to someone else, and that the law provides remedies to protect people’s rights.
Video: Torts and the Rule of Law
This video guides students through the basic question of what is a tort
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This explainer outlines how social media has outpaced Australia’s defamation laws, creating uncertainty about who is legally responsible for online posts. It highlights key cases that expanded the definition of “publisher” and explains why law reform is needed to balance freedom of speech with protecting reputation in the digital age.
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This case note outlines how the court found an employer negligent after a worker was seriously injured by a runaway street‑sweeper. The employer knew of earlier similar incidents but failed to improve training or safety systems. The Court held the worker was not contributorily negligent, as her instinctive attempt to prevent harm to others was reasonable in an emergency.
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