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...
Case Note: NZYQ & the Separation of Powers Return to Case Studies NZYQ v Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs [2023] HCA 37 Click here to read the High Court of Australia’s judgement. The Separation of Powers results in a tension...
Human Rights Videos Release of new videos chatting to Lorraine Finlay, Australian Human Rights Commissioner Click Here to go to videos The team at the Rule of Law Education Centre are excited with the release of our new videos on human rights in Australia....
Human Rights Videos Interviews with Lorraine Finlay, Human Rights Commissioner at the Australian Human Rights Commission Lorraine Finlay, Human Rights Commissioner with the Australian Human Rights Commission, sat down to chat on camera with one of our Paralegals,...
