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LINDY CHAMBERLAIN CASE

LEONARD PELTIER – INNOCENT OR GUILTY (THE SACRIFICE)

CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS – COMMITAL HEARINGS

WINTER BREAK 2016

The Constitution and the Protection of Rights

Which case is best for the explanation of implied rights? That’s easy! https://changetherecord.org.au/blog/case-studies/case-study-vickie-roach Refer 2012 VCAA Examiner’s Report – Question 13        10 Marks. VCE LEGAL STUDIES CHAPTER 4 PART THREE 2016

SOLID ROCK – The Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act 19 July 1900

With the defeat of the State of Tasmania in the Gordon below Franklin Dam case, politics and law changed forever in Australia. The significance of this one case has created hope for the environment in any Heritage Listed areas of our country. It has also shifted power away from the states into the hands of … Continue reading →

REPRESENTATIVE GOVERNMENT SIR HENRY BOLTE

HARD TIME You be the judge

The Australian Marriage Act 1961

A recent ABC program is compulsory viewing for 3/4 Legal Studies students. Episode 1 of Hatches, Matches and Despatches. Link for IView episode    http://iview.abc.net.au/programs/hatch-match-and-dispatch/DO1416H001S00   Link for the Marriage Act 1961 https://www.comlaw.gov.au/Details/C2013C00164 http://iview.abc.net.au/programs/hatch-match-and-dispatch/DO1416H001S00#playing  

The sad case of the ‘faulty dingy.’

The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) has become a very busy place in both the city and regional areas of Victoria. If goods were always ‘fit for purpose’, residential tenants always paid on time and town planning was not disputed, the VCAT we know today would be redundant. Sadly, this is not the case. … Continue reading →