Magna Carta and Human Rights The true power of the Magna Carta lies in its impact on human rights documents, and the creation of the rule of law and a respect for individual’s rights by those in power. What has the magna carta got to do with human rights? The...
Sovereign Citizens Return to Case Studies Considering cases from courts around Australia and how they have addressed the claims of Sovereign Citizens who believe they are not bound by the law. Pre-learning activity Why is it important for the law to apply equally to...
Judge Vasta and Judicial Immunity Return to Case Studies Queensland v Mr Stradford (a pseudonym) [2025] HCA 3 Click here to read the High Court of Australia’s judgement. Pre-learning activity When is a judical officer liable for the consequences of their...
From Classroom to Community: Civics Education and Political Participation in Australia. Comments on the Parliament of Australia’s Report by the Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters The Parliament of Australia in their Joint Standing Committee on...
Advocacy for Curriculum Changes The Rule of Law Education has provided feedback and submissions on the Australian and New South Wales Curriculums. We believe that democracy and the key principles that underline our system of government such as equality, fairness and...
NSW Legal Studies Draft Syllabus Released on 28 October 2024 for Comments by 20 December 2024 Return to Curriculum Advocacy Page> Rule of Law Education Centre Advisory Group The Rule of Law Education Centre Advisory Group (‘the Advisory Group’) was established...
