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S116
Does S116 of the Commonwealth Constitution create a freedom of religion in Australia or does it merely restrict Parliament’s ability to legislate to establish a state religion or interfere in some religious matters? Explain. (4 marks)
Cooma
While the Yamaha Express is making music across the High Country of NSW, VCE Legal Studies students should be well on the way to catching up on their notes. Have a good look at how Australia protects rights with our Constitution and Implied means such as judicial determinations and state legislation. Become an expert of … Continue reading
Whales
Yesterday the International Court of Justice ruled on Japanese Whaling ventures. They are to cease whaling and there will be no appeal. We believe in justice but I have been looking for this ruling since 1977.
Constitutional Protection of Rights
VCE LEGAL STUDIES UNIT 3 HUMAN RIGHTS PART A VCE LEGAL STUDIES UNIT 3 HUMAN RIGHTS PART B WHICH COUNTRY WILL YOU CHOOSE IN YOUR COMPARISON WITH AUSTRALIA AND ITS CONSTITUTIONAL PROTECTION OF RIGHTS? WHICH HIGH COURT CASE WILL YOU CHOOSE TO EXAMINE FOR AUSTRALIA’S CONSTITUTIONAL PROTECTION OF RIGHTS?
A Million Stories – The Inquisitorial System
The case of Leonard Peltier – still fascinates me today.
Examiner’s Report Released VCE Legal Studies
Access the examiner’s report at VCAA website. http://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/Documents/exams/legalstudies/2013/legal_examrep13.pdf Here is a pdf of the document legal_examrep13 vce publications. Legal Studies.
VCE Legal Studies Examiner’s Report Released
http://www.mcav.com.au/ The cancel of a lease to graze in the high country of Victoria. An excellent example of a pressure group that is protesting, using the media and working with politicians to have a law changed. Will this be the next ‘Tasmanian Dam Case?’
Let the Franklin flow, let the wild lands be.
If your content knowledge is sound on the Australian Constitution you understand referendums. You are now ready to consider the role of the High Court of Australia in interpreting the Constitution. The High Court cannot do this without the states or Commonwealth commencing an action. When an action is commenced, either the state or the … Continue reading
REFERENDA
What is a ‘referendum? The referendum to make Australia a republic and change our flag received the ‘NO’ vote. This surprised some people but not the majority. The failed republic referendum is a good example of why referendums are not successful. photo of ‘Arch of Victory’ Ballarat taken by P Hughes, Remembrance Day, November 2005. … Continue reading
Advise for Your First SAC
Answer as many practice questions as you can and have the teacher assess them. I cannot stress this strongly enough. The best way to improve your skills in answering questions is with practice. Past examinations provide useful practice questions. Don’t repeat the question in the first few lines of your answer. It doesn’t matter if … Continue reading
HIGH COURT OF AUSTRALIA
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VCAT NEWS
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Hughes Legal Studies VCE 