by RuleofLawInstitutePerson | Aug 31, 2024 | Constitution, Education
Judge Amul Thapar: Originalism, the Constitution and the Rule of Law On Tour to Australia talking about his book The People’s Justice Introduction Amul Thapar is among the most senior judges in America and toured Australia to discuss his new book, The People’s...
by RuleofLawInstitutePerson | May 14, 2024 | Australian Colonies, Australian History, Case Notes, Democracy, Education, Human Rights, Supreme Court, Francis Forbes and Australian Newspaper
The Establishment of the NSW Supreme Court A Free Press and an Independent Judiciary From the earliest of days of the NSW Penal Colony, the values and institutions that underpin Australia’s democratic form of government were present. The concept of the separation of...
by Jasmine Graham | May 2, 2024 | Case Notes, Constitution, Education
Case Note: NZYQ & the Separation of Powers Return to Case Studies NZYQ v Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs [2023] HCA 37 Click here to read the High Court of Australia’s judgement. The Separation of Powers results in a tension...
by RuleofLawInstitutePerson | Nov 15, 2023 | Case Notes
Case Note: Kathleen Folbigg Introduction Once labelled Australia’s “most hated woman” and “worst female serial killer”, Kathleen Folbigg (‘Folbigg’) was unconditionally pardoned by Governor Margaret Beazely and released from prison on June 5,2023, following 20 years...
by RuleofLawInstitutePerson | Oct 11, 2023 | Case Notes, Constitution
Case Note: Controversy regarding High Court decision interpreting Constitution Love v Commonwealth; Thoms v Commonwealth [2020] HCA 3 The High Court is tasked with interpreting the Constitution to determine the scope of the powers of the Commonwealth Parliament...
by RuleofLawInstitutePerson | Sep 10, 2023 | Constitution
Constitution Basics and the Voice Referendum: How will the Indigenous Voice to Parliament fit into the Australian Constitution? If you are wondering what the 2023 Australian referendum is all about, why some people believe a change is needed to the Constitution and...
