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Hunt v Bailey and Anor [2017] VCC 990
Plaintiff seeking damages in respect of defamatory emails published by the defendant which harmed the plaintiff's reputation. NOTE: Real case but names of parties have been changed
Human Rights: an overview and how they are protected in Victoria
Provides an overview of what human rights are and how they are protected in Victoria
How the Azaria Chamberlain case resulted in changes to the ways Coroners Courts consider evidence
Coroner Caitlin English explains how the Azaria Chamberlain case resulted in changes to the ways Coroners Courts consider evidence.
How evidence is tested in the courts
How proof is tested in courts.
Human Rights Explained: Fact sheet 7: Australia and Human Rights Treaties
Summary of the Victorian Charter and how it operates to protect human rights.
What is a referendum?
The page by the Australian Electoral Commission explains what a referendum is contains information about the rules around referendums
How can the Victorian Ombudsman help you?
Video made by the Victorian Ombudsman that outlines their function as an independent investigative body - an example of how an individual can become involved in the law making process in a non-traditional way.
How the House of Representatives votes are counted
This fact sheet explains how the Australian Electoral Commission counts the votes for House of Representatives.
How a Coroners Court works
Shared features of adversarial and inquisitorial systems. Death rates in Victoria, causes of death, and when deaths are reported to the Coroners Court.
Understanding and Capability is now available
Explore the knowledge, skills and attributes that are required to effectively understand and use the law.