The Rule of Law Education Centre presentation to the Legal Studies Association Annual Conference on 31 March 2022 on ‘The relationship between the Rule of Law and the HSC Syllabus using R v Skaf.’ Survey The Rule of Law Education Centre is an independent,...
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...
Contemporary Issues in QLD Bail Legislation Queensland: Knee-jerk reactions to law reform Due to the changing nature of online platforms as a direct outcome of advancements in technology and increased media influence, coverage on bail has also been impacted. The...
Our Education Manager – Jackie Charles was pleased to support Qld Legal Studies teachers in resourcing their teaching of the 2019 Legal Studies syllabus. The University of Southern Queensland provided a venue for the professional development workshop and is a...
Beyond Reasonable doubt, jury directions and the onus of proof Beyond Reasonable Doubt In this article we explore jury directions, the meaning of “beyond a reasonable doubt” and onus of proof. The presumption of innocence is an important part of any fair...
