Characteristics of Effective Laws How do we know that a law is doing what is it meant to? Informed Homepage In Australia, Parliaments at Federal (Commonwealth) and State level, Legislative Assemblies at Territory level, and Local Governments at community level, have...
The Principle of Legality Return to Principles What is the Principle of Legality? The Principle of Legality is a common law presumption that seeks to protect citizens from arbitrary power. It presumes that Parliament does not intend to interfere with fundamental...
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...
Retrospective Laws Return to Principles Retrospective laws are functional and operative in Australia despite their apparent inconsistency with the Rule of Law and their abrogation of human rights. The Australian Constitution does not prohibit State or Federal...
Approaches to the Rule of Law The rule of law is a complex concept that has been debated and analysed by scholars for centuries. At its core, the rule of law is concerned with the fairness, accessibility, and efficiency of the legal system, from the creation of laws,...
Separation of Powers Return to Principles Under the rule of law, people are ruled by the law and not by individuals. Checks and balances via the separation of powers are critical to ensure the spread the power between those who make the law, those who...
