The Supreme Court in NSW Celebrating 200 years of the NSW Supreme Court On 17 May 1824, Governor Brisbane proclaimed that the NSW Supreme Court with Chief Justice Forbes was open for business!! Or more correctly, open for justice! This celebration is not only about...
The Establishment of the NSW Supreme Court A Free Press and an Independent Judiciary From the earliest of days of the NSW Penal Colony, the values and institutions that underpin Australia’s democratic form of government were present. The concept of the separation of...
Using the Case Method in History to teach civics concepts Return to Education Home “The results [of the Case Method Project] have been incredibly positive, especially in terms of strengthening students’ critical thinking, their retention and understanding of course...
Comparison of the Federation of Australia and the United States of America The United States of America and Australia share many of the same foundations. In particular, both have systems of Government that derive from the British system of law and government with...
Freedom of the Press Return to Principles Page Article by Robin Speed, Founder of the Rule of Law Education Centre. Captain Phillip, on arrival in Australia in 1788, made no declaration of the freedom of the press nor any declaration of freedom of speech for the new...
Democracy in Australia Return to Education Page > Australia’s System of Governance – Democracy is more than just voting Australia follows the Westminster system, a democratic parliamentary system of government modelled on the politics of the United...
