Implied Freedom of Political Communication The Australian Constitution (“the Constitution”) does not explicitly mention the phrase “freedom of speech” anywhere, however the High Court in Nationwide News Pty Ltd v Wills (1992) 177 CLR 1 and Australian Capital...
Recognition for our Founder, Robin Speed for services to the law It gives us immense pleasure that Robin Speed has been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday 2019 Honours list for a Medal in the Order of Australia for his service to the law and charities. Robin is...
Teaching the Magna Carta to Primary Students Our General Manager, Sally Layson has been out teaching Year 6 students about the Magna Carta. She has focused on the principles established in 1215 with the granting of the Magna Carta and how they have lead to many of the...
The Rule of Law and Contract Law Our new Contract law Resource includes together foundational information about contract law, three case studies and students activities to assist legal and business teachers and their students. Click on the resource to download. The...
The World Justice Project has published its Rule of Law Index for 2019. Australia’s global ranking has dropped from 10th (2017-2018) to 11th, but remains second in the East Asia and Pacific region behind New Zealand. The Institute welcomes this crucial report that...
