Learning Outcomes
- LST-11-01: Describes legal principles and judicial processes used in the legal system
Syllabus Links
Legal Studies 11–12 Syllabus 2025, implementation 2027
Topic: Investigating the law
Focus: The constitutional framework
- The creation and function of the Australian Constitution
- The division of powers between federal, state and territory governments
- Reasons for the separation of powers
- The role of the High Court in interpreting the Constitution
- Amending the Constitution through referendums
Topic: Changing the law
Focus: Drivers of change
- Ways to influence change, including activism, advocacy, public opinion, investigations, findings and recommendations
- Informal methods of change by individuals, advocacy groups and the media
- Formal methods of change through the legislative process, judicial decisions, royal commissions, law reform commissions and inquiries
Life skills
Law in Australia
- The role of the Australian Constitution
NSW Schools Constitutional Convention
This annual program seeks to promote understanding and informed discussion amongst young Australians about the Australian Constitution and system of government.
PLEASE NOTE:
As of 2025, the NSW Constitutional Convention will be organised by the NSW Department of Education.
Information about the program can be found here:
Please contact the Secondary Teaching and Learning Unit via email to find out more about this program: secondaryteachingandlearning(at)det.nsw.edu.au
