Australian History Resources and Civics Resources The Rule of Law Education Centre encourages active civic participation by teaching Australian students about the rule of law and our democratic heritage. The democratic aspiration is no mere recent phase in human...
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...
The Australian Newspaper: William Wentworth and Robert Wardell Celebrating 200 years of press freedom in Australia Introduction The original Australian Newspaper was started in the penal colony of NSW on 14 October 1824 by William Wentworth and Robert Wardell. The...
International Treaty Bodies and the Rule of Law Return to Treaties Homepage > What is a treaty Treaty Bodies Effectiveness of Bodies Criticisms of Treaties Future Directions The Basel Convention Introduction International treaties and associated treaty bodies serve...
Inquiry into Civics Education, Engagement and Participation in Australia The Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters adopted an inquiry into civics education, engagement, and participation in Australia on 27 March 2024, following a referral from the Special...
Civics and Citizenship in the NSW Curriculum: Part 2 New South Wales Years 7-10 Syllabus released on 12 September 2024 On Thursday 13th September in the middle of NSW History Week, the final NSW Year 7-10 History Curriculum was released. The NSW State government...
