Rules and Laws What is the difference between rules and laws? Learn about Informed competition > What is the difference between rules and laws? Regulations are rules made and enforced by an authority. No matter what activities or sports you choose to do, school you...
The Constitution: Its Purpose What is the purpose of the Australian Constitution? Learn about the informed competition> What is the Constitution? The Constitution is a legal document setting out the basic laws for the government of Australia. It is structured so...
CIVICS AND CITIZENSHIP COMPETITION: Improving Student Knowledge and Understanding of Civics The informed project is designed to build students’ understanding, skills, and confidence to effectively protect our democratic values and freedoms. It has been created using...
Source Documents Developing an understanding of the establishment of the NSW Supreme Court in 1824 Source Documents and the NSW Supreme Court Many original source documents can be accessed to illustrate the history of the establishment of the NSW Supreme Court....
Australian History and Civics Understanding the history behind our government and laws empowers Australians to actively shape a fair and accountable democracy for all. The democratic aspiration is no mere recent phase in human history. It is human history. It...
Experiences of women on the First Fleet voyage: Susannah Kable Background In 1784, Susannah Holmes, a 19-year old English girl from a poor family, was found guilty of stealing bed sheets, cloth and household items from her employer, Jabez Taylor. These years were...
