Fair go for all

Our civics programs teach the legal principles grounded in the rule of law that safeguard our rights and freedoms, ensuring all people can live without fear, discrimination or persecution.

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Our future is in their hands

Freedoms only survive if each generation understands them.

Young people are growing up without clear understanding of what democracy is. Our freedoms cannot safeguard themselves. They depend on informed citizens who recognise their value and are willing to uphold them.

What We Do

  • Safeguard Freedom and Accountability

    Teachers and community surveys, submissions and annual lectures to reflect contemporary threats to rule of law in Australia.

  • Contemporary Issues

    Regular commentary in media that encourages and models respectful discussion on contemporary issues.

  • Resources

    Curriculum‑aligned materials, activities and professional development for teachers supporting Legal Studies, Commerce, History and Civics subjects.

  • Court Excursions

    Real world experiences including guided school tours of the Sydney Courts, and activities to replicate the courtroom experience.

  • Competition

    Annual civics competition and resources to engage all levels of students based on the Fabric of Australia Playing Cards.

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Why the rule of law
and Magna Carta matter

From the Magna Carta of 1215 to today, the rule of law upholds
our rights and freedoms.

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A circular infographic with the central message 'No one is above the law,' surrounded by sections outlining principles such as presumption of innocence, independent judiciary, laws made transparently, government behavior, fair trials, separation of powers, accessible law, and that laws are subject to criticism.
A circular infographic with the central message 'No one is above the law,' surrounded by sections outlining principles such as presumption of innocence, independent judiciary, laws made transparently, government behavior, fair trials, separation of powers, accessible law, and that laws are subject to criticism.

The rule
of law is:

the concept that both the government and citizens know the law and obey it.

What is the rule of law?

From a teacher this year:

“I would like to provide my sincere appreciation to your Rule of Law team for their professionalism, expertise and the education that was provided to our Legal Studies class during our recent excursion to the Downing Court.

Thank you for the support and guidance your provided to students throughout the day, who walked away with greater insight, appreciation and understanding of our legal system. As with previous years, it was invaluable.”

Group of students and teachers posing with fists raised outside a building, some wearing green school uniforms, under a decorative arched structure with the sign 'DOWNTOWN' visible.