Learning Outcomes
- Describe sources of contemporary Australian law and the development of democracy in NSW and Australia
- Understand how statute law is made including the structure of Parliament, the legislative process and delegated legislation
- Explain the division of powers in the Australian Constitution
- Explain the separation of powers in Australia’s system of government
- Outline the two electoral systems used in the two houses of Parliament in NSW
- Describe the role of parliamentary committees in law reform
Syllabus Links
Part 1: The legal system – The nature and functions of law through the examination of the law-making processes and institutions.
About the program
Date: Wednesday 22 May 2024
Time: 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Bookings essential – Register Here
Visit the Parliament of NSW and participate in this professional learning program for Legal Studies teachers. We will unpack the legislature, and assist teachers to explain some of the following topics to their senior students:
- sources of contemporary Australian law
- levels of Government
- separation of powers
- division of powers
- the legislative processes: making and amending statute law
- delegated legislation
- Parliamentary Committees as mechanisms of law reform
These topics are all components of the Stage 6, Legal Studies syllabus. This 120-minute interactive session includes a visit to the legislative chambers. Participants will be sent a comprehensive PowerPoint presentation for use in class and given free resources at the event.
This teacher professional learning program is free.
Completing Legal Studies & the Legislature for Teachers will contribute 2 hours of NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) Accredited PD in the priority area of Delivery and Assessment of NSW Curriculum/EYLF addressing Standard Descriptor(s) 2.1.2 from the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers towards maintaining Proficient Teacher Accreditation in NSW.
