Learning Outcomes
- Describe sources of contemporary Australian law - common law
- 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
- Explain the difference between the division and separation of powers in Australia
- Describe the role of parliamentary committees in law reform
- Describe the role of Members of Parliament in resolving disputes with the state
The Legal Studies and the Legislature programs at the Parliament of NSW are based on Part 1: The Legal System and Part II: The individual and the law of the Legal Studies Syllabus.
On a sitting day students participate in a workshop and visit the Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council Chambers, observing the Parliament in action and, where possible, meet their member.
On non-sitting days students participate in a 60-minute workshop and then a 30-minute tour of the chambers.
Additionally, a video conference is available via Teams or ZOOM at a time suitable to the teacher between 8:30 am and 2:30 pm, during the school term.
Maximum group size: 30
Syllabus Links
Part 1: The legal system – The nature and functions of law through the examination of the law-making processes and institutions.
Part 11: The individual and the law –The way in which the law impacts on individuals by referring to legal and non-legal institutions.
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Objectives A student develops knowledge and understanding about: |
Preliminary course outcomes A student: |
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1. the nature and institutions of domestic and international law |
P1. identifies and applies legal concepts and terminology |
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2. the operation of Australian legal systems and the significance of the rule of law |
P3. describes the operation of domestic legal systems P4. discusses the effectiveness of the legal system in addressing issues |
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3. the interrelationship between law, justice and society and the changing nature of the law |
P6. explains the nature of the interrelationship |
About This Program
Program options
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Program 1: |
Program 2: |
Program 3: Legal Studies and the Legislature Videoconference |
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Tuesday: 11:45 am – 1:45 pm Wednesday & Thursday: 10 am – 12 pm |
Monday and Friday: 9, 10 or 11 am Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday – 9, 10, 11 am, 12 or 1 pm |
Teacher’s choice of time (between 8:30 am – 2 pm) |
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Workshop, observation of Question Time and meet your member |
Workshop, then short role play in each Chamber |
Online workshop |
How Can I Book?
Available sitting days 2024 when parliament is session.
During sitting weeks, Parliament sits on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
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Available Sitting dates for 2024 are: |
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November 19, 20 and 21 |
Legislative Assembly |
Legislative Council |
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Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council |
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Bookings are essential.
- Please call us 0437 240 869 or
- Email us [email protected]
- Booking enquiry Legal Feb 2024
