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...
The excitement around the 800th anniversary of the Magna Carta is beginning in Britain, with the start of a series of events drawing attention to the importance of the document which is: “Considered the cornerstone of modern democracy, liberty, justice and the...
This year, RoLIA will be maintaining a strong focus on supporting teachers and students through its education programs and resources. We are committed to providing relevant and engaging case studies which promote interest in legal issues. Our main way of provoking...
By Gabrielle Appleby Late last week, the federal government appointed Geoffrey Nettle, a Victorian Court of Appeal judge, to the High Court to replace retiring justice Susan Crennan. Nettle is an excellent lawyer and his appointment was extremely well received. High...
The so called Queensland Bikie Laws were introduced in September 2013, when Bandido motorcycle gang members on the Gold Coast broke out into a public brawl. With the drafters seeking some rhetorical punch, the suite of laws became known as the Vicious Lawless...
