by RuleofLawInstitutePerson | Aug 18, 2015 | All Posts, Education
The current Sydney Siege Coronial Inquest proceedings have led to significant media and community discussion on how bail decisions are made in NSW Courts. This media mash-up and explainer will outline some of the key readings on the NSW Bail Act 2013, its subsequent...
by RuleofLawInstitutePerson | Aug 10, 2015 | All Posts, Education
Jackie Charles, our Education Coordinator, recently spoke at the Business Educators Association Queensland 2015 Conference in Brisbane. The topics covered in her presentation included, defining the Rule of Law in Australia, The Magna Carta and Human Rights, Metadata...
by RuleofLawInstitutePerson | Jul 15, 2015 | All Posts, Education
The Rule of Law Institute has compiled an education resource ‘FIFA and the Rule of Law’ that explores the relationship between FIFA, US law, extraditions, extra-territorial effect of laws, and the idea that organisations and citizens are accountable to the...
by RuleofLawInstitutePerson | Jul 15, 2015 | All Posts, Education
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by RuleofLawInstitutePerson | Jul 15, 2015 | All Posts, Education
The recent Judicial Independence in Australia Conference at the TC Beirne School of Law, sponsored by the Magna Carta Committee of the Rule of Law Institute of Australia on the 10 -11 July 2015 was a resounding success. Former Chief Justice of the High Court of...
by RuleofLawInstitutePerson | Jun 22, 2015 | All Posts
The Judicial Independence in Australia Conference at the University of Queensland in July will bring together leading scholars and members of the profession to discuss the nature and importance of judicial independence in Australia, and to debate controversies and...
by RuleofLawInstitutePerson | Jun 16, 2015 | All Posts
A wrap up of Magna Carta Day celebrations in Australia: [View the story “Magna Carta in the Media” on Storify]
by RuleofLawInstitutePerson | Jun 15, 2015 | All Posts
Vice President of the Rule of Law Institute Malcolm Stewart appeared on ABC News 24 and on ABC 702 to discuss the Magna Carta. The anniversary will be marked by a Magna Carta themed episode of Q&A on ABC1 at 9.30pm AEST. It will feature Magna Carta Committee...
by RuleofLawInstitutePerson | Jun 12, 2015 | All Posts
Speaking to an event at the Constitution Centre of Western Australia, former Justice of the Supreme Court of Western Australia, the Hon Nicholas Hasluck AM, has produced a thought provoking paper which starts with the Magna Carta and leads into a discussion about...
by RuleofLawInstitutePerson | Jun 10, 2015 | All Posts
Vice President of the Institute, Malcolm Stewart was interviewed about the Rule of Law and Magna Carta today by Linda Mottram on ABC 702 Sydney: [View the story “Interview about Magna Carta on ABC 702” on Storify]
by RuleofLawInstitutePerson | May 22, 2015 | All Posts, Education
Students from Meriden, an Anglican School for Girls in Sydney, have recognised the unique role of the Magna Carta in Australian society and have created a fitting tribute – a modern Australian Baron. Meriden Visual Arts students from years 10 and 11 have...
by RuleofLawInstitutePerson | May 22, 2015 | All Posts, Education
The Magna Carta Exhibition at the High Court of Australia – ‘Magna Carta: To None Will We Deny Justice’ was recently launched. The exhibition had already been visited by around 2000 students from a number of different schools! The exhibition will be...
by RuleofLawInstitutePerson | May 8, 2015 | All Posts, Education
RoLIA’s Education Coordinator Jackie Charles is very pleased to be discussing Organised Crime Law in Queensland at the Australia & New Zealand Education Law Association (ANZELA) Legal Studies Day in Brisbane today. Digital Copies of the Presentation and the...
by RuleofLawInstitutePerson | May 1, 2015 | All Posts
The Judicial Independence in Australia: Contemporary Challenges, Future Directions conference is happening in just over two months time in Brisbane at the University of Queensland. The Magna Carta Committee of the Rule of Law Institute is proud to be the main sponsor...
by RuleofLawInstitutePerson | Apr 27, 2015 | All Posts, Education
The Rule of Law Institute applauds the creation of an Inquiry into Organised Crime in Queensland and a review of the ‘Bikie’ Laws. It is high time for the integrity of the former Queensland Government’s draconian laws to be called to question. The...
by RuleofLawInstitutePerson | Apr 24, 2015 | All Posts, Education
The recent High Court decision in Independent Commission Against Corruption v Cunneen [2015] HCA 14 has led to debate about the coercive powers of bodies such as ICAC and how best to proceed after the High Court clearly defined corrupt conduct in their judgement. NSW...
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by RuleofLawInstitutePerson | Apr 8, 2015 | Education
In this case note, Professor Elizabeth Handsley writes about the High Court decision: ACMA v TodayFM (Sydney) Pty Ltd [2015] HCA 7 and the separation of powers. Professor Handsley teaches constitutional law and media law at Flinders University. Read more about...
by RuleofLawInstitutePerson | Mar 27, 2015 | All Posts
The Rule of Law Institute’s Magna Carta Committee has developed a Magna Carta poster for students and teachers to help them understand some of the key clauses from the document. Teachers and students, please contact us if you would like a copy. Download the PDF...
by RuleofLawInstitutePerson | Mar 27, 2015 | All Posts, Education
He shoots… and he scores!! It’s a goal for liberty and democracy! The Magna Carta Committee has produced a film for High School students exploring the ideas and the story of the Magna Carta through a game of football. When the Royals come up against the...
by RuleofLawInstitutePerson | Mar 13, 2015 | All Posts
The Institute is very pleased to be supporting the Legal Studies Teachers of NSW at the 2015 NSW Legal Studies Association Conference. The Institute has also set up a Committee to celebrate the 800th Anniversary of Magna Carta, see www.magnacarta.org.au for more...
