The First Civil Case in Australia The Story of Henry and Susannah Kable and their lost parcel How a parcel lost on the First Fleet shaped justice, fairness, equality and the rule of law in Australia. The story culminates in the first civil case in New South Wales...
The Coroners Court Inquests, Inquiries and Notable Cases Download this page as a PDF History of the NSW Coroners Court The office of the Coroner dates back to as early as 1194 in England. In the early years of the Coroner’s office, the Coroner’s duties...
Judicial Overhaul in Israel Lessons for our politicians and all people who enjoy the freedoms provided by a democracy underpinned by the rule of law View other Rule of Law Principles Israel might not be the first country that comes to mind when considering the...
European Settlement and Terra Nullius This resource outlines what the doctrine of terra nullius means and how this fiction came to describe British rule in Australia. It also outlines how the British legally claimed sovereignty over Australia via occupation and its...
Civil Law Poster an instant hit!! The team at the Rule of Law Education Centre create resources for teachers and the broader community. Our vision is for an Australian society that understands and values the rule of law. This week we created a simple poster...
GEOFFREY RUSH CASE NOTE Nationwide News Pty Limited v Rush [2020] FCAFC 115 On 2 July 2020, Geoffrey Roy Rush was awarded a record $2.9m in damages by the Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia after Nationwide News Pty Limited (“Nationwide News”) lost its...
