Equality before the law and fairness are two of the basic principles observed in the Australian legal system. Source: Moment RF / Rae Allen/Getty Images The different types of law that govern ...

Some leading barristers have strongly ­criticised a Macquarie University law exam that marked students on their delivery of ...

There are concerns Australia's legal system is failing to combat the disturbing surge in antisemitism. Australia's Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism Jillian Segal calling for stricter laws to ...

In many ways my experience with the police and legal system was far worse, and far more traumatic, than the violence.’ ...

Australia’s top law reform agency wants all police, prosecutors and defence lawyers to go through mandatory training on rape ...

An important part of this is access to legal advice and representation. But lawyers are expensive. Many people who engage with the justice system can’t afford them. This is where legal aid comes in.

For more than 20 years, the state’s school curriculum has not included mandated civics content, meaning students can graduate without studying Australia’s legal system, the democratic system ...

Are you familiar with Australia’s legal system? As a federation of six states and two territories, Australia has laws that apply nationally, as well as laws specific to each jurisdiction.