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Liberty Victoria's resources go back to the early 1990s, with many documents for public access, including:
  • There are a wide variety of discussion papers, including discussions relevant to school-based legal studies. Topics include....
  • (The order is from most recent items to last)

Liberty Discussion Papers - Liberty Victorian Council for Civil Liberties

Terrorism and Human Rights.


22 September 2005. Brian Walters SC President, Liberty Victoria
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An Australian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.


A proposal for the introduction of a Commonwealth statute for the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms. August 2001
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The Jury System


John Walker and Desmond Lane (1994-25 February)
Part of the VCCL Schools Program, this paper discusses aspects of the jury system.

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Gender Images in Popular Culture


Barbara Creed. A discussion paper written for upper secondary students looking at the meaning and effects of popular culture, with an emphasis on gender stereotypes. 1994
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Anti-Discrimination Law: Discrimination and Human Rights


Moira Rayner. Part of the VCCL Schools Program, this paper discusses discrimination and the law and the various agencies that administer anti-discrimination law in Australia. (23 February 2004)
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Dilemmas for the Law: The Case of Garry David


Bryan Keon-Cohen

Part of the VCCL Schools Program, this paper presents the basic factual background to the Garry David case, and outlines the pros and cons of the Victorian government`s action. (1994-03-01)

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Privacy Issues - HIV/AIDS Disclosure


David Bradford. A discussion on privacy issues in relation to HIV/AIDS (written for secondary students as part of the "Get it Right Human Rights Project". (1994)
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Aboriginal Reconciliation.


Frank Brennan

Part of the VCCL`s `Get in Right: Human Rights` education project, this publication addresses the issues involved in Aboriginal reconciliation. (1994)

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Aboriginal People and the Law


Penelope Andrews & Geoff Eames. A VCCL discussion paper, written for upper high school students, analysing the status and treatment of Aborigines under Australian common law. ( 5 January 1992)