Separation of Powers Return to Principles The separation of powers is a concept that requires that the arms of government act as checks and balances on each other’s power. It is the ultimate protection of human rights as it ensures that it is the law that rules,...
What is the Rule of Law? The Rule of Law is an ideal about the way our society should run to ensure equality and fairness to all people. It is the best protection of human rights and provides a safe and stable community for all members. At its most basic level, the...
Ruled by Just Laws Return to Principles Under the rule of law, all people should be ruled by just laws. But what makes a good law? Is it just a law that happens to be supported by the political party we favour? Or is there something more fundamental, some set of...
People can only be punished in accordance with the law Return to Principles In Australia, we have freedom under the law. This means people can only be punished for breaches of the law and in accordance with the law. Citizens, corporations, groups, or any arm of the...
Checks and Balances At its most basic level, the rule of law is the concept that both the government and citizens know the law and obey it. With power comes responsibility, and the need for continual restraints and checks on power is essential. The rule of law...
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...
