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Judicial Independence – Controversies and Challenges

Judicial Independence – Controversies and Challenges

The Judicial Independence in Australia: Contemporary Challenges, Future Directions conference is happening in just over two months time in Brisbane at the University of Queensland. The Magna Carta Committee of the Rule of Law Institute is proud to be the main sponsor...
Developments on Organised Crime Laws in Queensland

Developments on Organised Crime Laws in Queensland

The Rule of Law Institute applauds the creation of an Inquiry into Organised Crime in Queensland and a review of the ‘Bikie’ Laws. It is high time for the integrity of the former Queensland Government’s draconian laws to be called to question. The...
The High Court and ICAC – Media Mashup – Updated

The High Court and ICAC – Media Mashup – Updated

The recent High Court decision in Independent Commission Against Corruption v Cunneen [2015] HCA 14  has led to debate about the coercive powers of bodies such as ICAC and how best to proceed after the High Court clearly defined corrupt conduct in their judgement. NSW...
ACMA v TodayFM (Sydney) Pty Ltd [2015] HCA 7

ACMA v TodayFM (Sydney) Pty Ltd [2015] HCA 7

In this case note, Professor Elizabeth Handsley writes about the High Court decision: ACMA v TodayFM (Sydney) Pty Ltd [2015] HCA 7 and the separation of powers. Professor Handsley teaches constitutional law and media law at Flinders University. Read more about...
Magna Carta Poster

Magna Carta Poster

The Rule of Law Institute’s Magna Carta Committee has developed a Magna Carta poster for students and teachers to help them understand some of the key clauses from the document. Teachers and students, please contact us if you would like a copy. Download the PDF...

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