The Coroner’s Court Inquests, Inquiries and Notable Cases Download this page as a PDF History of the NSW Coroner’s Court The role of the coroner dates back to 1194 in England, where early coroners primarily handled administrative tasks, such as collecting...
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...
The VOICE: Getting to Yes Avoiding a divisive referendum by using a proposed Constitutional Amendment that is substantive, real and not merely symbolic The latest news polls show that unless something changes, the referendum to change the constitution and establish an...
