The Rule of Law: Roe v Wade and Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health Organisation by Malcolm Stewart, Senior Vice President, Rule of Law Education Centre The rule of law comprises a number of principles that underpin common law legal systems such as Australia, the United...
Constitution Day: The ‘birth’ of Australia Constitution Day is celebrated on 9 July each year. This date is significant because it marks the date the Australian Constitution became law on 9 July 1900. While July 9 is perhaps the least well-known date in...
How do you prevent a democratically elected person becoming a dictator? Lessons from the Magna Carta In 1215, England was ruled by the tyrannical King John. He ruled with absolute authority by reason of his position as King. He believed a King could act as he...
Magna Carta and Human Rights What is the relationship between the Magna Carta and Human Rights? The Magna Carta, which is Latin for The Great Charter, was a list of demands and expectations forced on the evil King, John of England in 1215. King John was so...
Wise Words from Hon Sir Brennan Sir Gerard Brennan, the former Chief Justice who was primarily responsible for recognising Aboriginal native title, has died at the age of 94, triggering widespread praise for his role in overturning the concept of terra nullius. He was...
