Australian Law Semester 2, 2017

VU213471 Investigate Features of the Australian Legal System

Here are the links for working through the 4 assignments which you need to complete and submit to me through Semester 2.

Assignment 1 : 

1) What is COMMON LAW? What is CRIMINAL LAW? What is CIVIL LAW?

2) What are the three main courts in Australia and how are they different?

In the first assignment for the year you need to watch the video below ...

Download ASSIGNMENT 1  (Access: Duke St students only)

Complete the assignment and submit to your classroom teacher for assessment.

Assignment 2: What's the Law? Issues for discussion

The 10 videos for Assignment 2 are online here.



A You need to complete and submit 10 (of the 14) units of work related to the videos below

B You need to do an introductory presentation to the class to show you understand the issues and key messages. Speak to me to find out which unit and week you have been allocated.

The 10 videos for Assignment 2 are online here.


Assignment 3

Part A  The Police and Punishment




Links for answering questions in Assignment 3

Police Powers and the Law

Police Powers: Your Rights in Victoria (2015)
(a useful pamphlet which will also help you answer the questions)

                     
Part B Crime, Justice and Punishment

Assignment 4: Accessing Legal Representation

Here are the links for Assignment 4:

PART A - Getting Advice

PART B - Legal Advice Services

PART C - About Costs and Fees

PART D - Locating Legal Resources in Your Community