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Understanding Australia’s legal system: laws, courts and accessing legal assistance
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 ...
Most sexual assaults are never pursued by police. Here’s how the system could change
Australia’s top law reform agency wants all police, prosecutors and defence lawyers to go through mandatory training on rape ...
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Concerns Australia's legal system is failing to combat surge in antisemitism
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 ...
Justice system ‘failing’ victims, Australian Law Reform Commission’s sexual violence inquiry report finds
In many ways my experience with the police and legal system was far worse, and far more traumatic, than the violence.’ ...
Albanese Government announces $21.4 million to help vulnerable Aussies
The Albanese Government has made a major funding announcement, committing an additional $21.4 million to improve sexual assault victims’ experiences of the criminal justice system.
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Understanding Australia’s legal system: laws, courts and accessing assistance
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.