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Select a section or scroll down to see the weblinks. Clicking on a URL will open that link in a separate browser window or tab.
Community Legal Services
http://www.justice.qld.gov.au/
This government link allows students to access community legal services.
Amnesty International
http://www.amnesty.org.au/
Amnesty is an organisation with an interest in legal and human rights
Legal Aid Office
http://www.legalaid.qld.gov.au/
Government provided legal service to which people may make application for legal advice
Government Information Office
http://www.qld.gov.au/
This link provides links to many different government departments and services
Australian Bureau of Statistics
http://www.abs.gov.au/
Australian Government office that conducts the census and that prepares and publishes many different statistics of legal interest.
Queensland Law Society
http://www.qls.com.au
Provides a schools and community education service, with much information accessible, particularly if your school is a ‘subscriber’.
Queensland Parliamentary Counsel
http://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/OQPChome.htm
Government office that drafts bills and maintains a record of all current legislation, keeping it up to date when amendments occur. Legislation may be downloaded from this site.
Information on Australian courts system
http://www.legalaccess.com.au/content.aspx?Id=AuInfJudicial
Australian Government’s Attorney-General’s Department – The Courts
http://www.ag.gov.au/www/agd/agd.nsf/Page/Legalsystemandjustice_TheCourts
High Court of Australia – Decisions
http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/cth/HCA/
High Court of Australia – Justices
http://www.hcourt.gov.au/justices.html/
High Court of Australia – About the Court
http://www.hcourt.gov.au/about.html
Australian Human Rights Commission
http://www.hreoc.gov.au/
National Farmers Federation
http://www.nff.org.au
Lobby or pressure group web site used to complete Exercise 3.3
Australian Law Librarians' Association
http://www.alla.asn.au/
Lobby or pressure group web site used to complete Exercise 3.3
Greenpeace
http://www.greenpeace.org/australia
Lobby or pressure group web site used to complete Exercise 3.3
Parliament of Australia Senate
www.aph.gov.au/senate/general/constitution
Information about the Constitution
Queensland government
http://www.legislation.qld.gov.au
QLD legislation is accessed through this site
Australian National Security
http://www.nationalsecurity.gov.au/
A site that discusses the reasons for national security and special laws
ABC websites
http://www.abc.net.au/worldtoday/content/2006/s1556744.htm
Article on double jeopardy
Law Stuff
http://www.lawstuff.org.au
Website designed to inform young people about the law
Aussie Legal
http://aussielegal.aol.com.au
Site about aussie legal matters
Austlii
http://www.austlii.edu.au
Database of case and statute law
Australian Information council
http://www.aic.gov.au/publications/current%20series/crm/21-40/crm031.aspx
Advice given about people protecting there home
Murdoch University
http://www.murdoch.edu.au/elaw/issues/v3n1/ridgway.html
Defence of insanity
Queensland Courts
http://www.courts.qld.gov.au/
Interesting link (Australian law, but with a focus on NSW law)
http://law.anu.edu.au/criminet/tmurder.html
Smoke Ball Link
http://www.leeds.ac.uk/law/hamlyn/carlill.htm
Carlill v Carbolic Smoke Ball Judgment
Thredbo Exclusion
http://www.thredbo.com.au/terms.asp
Exclusion clauses in Thredbo Booking document
Law Council of Australia
http://www.lawcouncil.asn.au
Responds to national issues regarding the legal pofession; and promotes the reform of law.
Donoghue v Stevenson
http://www.thepaisleysnail.com
Contains photos of the café in Paisley where Donoghue met the snail; as well as photos of the judges. Events before and after the event are also recorded.
Human rights
http://www.rightsaustralia.org.au
Dedicated to the promotion of human rightsinformation and monitoring and protection of human rights.
Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel
http://www.legislation.qld.gov.au
Site contains all legislation and bills introduced in Queensland.
Legal information
http://www.austlii.edu.au
Search engine for legal cases and legislation throughout Australia's courts.
UN Charter
http://www.austlii.edu.au/dfat/treaties/19450001.html
The Charter is accessible through AustLII.
Timor Sea Treaty (2002)
http://laohamutuk.org/Oil/Boundary/TST%20text.htm
This link sets out the terms of the 2002 treaty.
Timor Sea Treaty
http://www.aph.gov.au/Library/Pubs/rn/2001-02/02rn45.htm
This link is to a Research Note available in full through the Australian Parliamentary Library at provides further information concerning the terms of the treaty.
United Nations
http://www.un.org/en/index.shtml
Provides access to the organisation, treaties and links to other UN bodies
Treaties
http://unfccc.int/resource/docs/convkp/kpeng.pdf
It is best to search individually for treaties, this link is an example.
International Court of Justice
http://www.icj-cij.org/
An organ of the UN; deals with disputes between nations.
International Criminal Court
http://www.icc-cpi.int/menus/icc
Established by the Rome Statute. Hears such matters as war crimes.
World Trade Organisation Appellate Body
http://www.wto.org/english/tratop_e/dispu_e/appellate_body_e.htm
This body is said to be becoming very powerful.
UN Reform
http://www.un.org/largerfreedom
Referred to the UN In Larger Freedom webpage, contains reference to discussion of a report on UN reform.
The Canberra Commission on the Elimination of Nuclear Weapons
http://www.nuclearfiles.org/menu/key-issues/nuclear-weapons/issues/civil-society/canberra-commission-executive-summary_1996-08-00.htm
A commission set up by the Australian government.
Foreign Prisoners Support Service (FPSS)
http://bali9.foreignprisoners.com/
This organisation is established to provide support for Australians imprisoned in foreign countries. This particular link is related to the ‘Bali 9’.
Australian Federal Police (AFP)
http://www.afp.gov.au
Link to AFP. There was criticism of the role of the AFP in the ‘Bali 9’ case.
Interpol
http://www.interpol.int
International policing body.
Child Safety Department
http://www.childsafety.qld.gov.au
Queensland government department concerned with child protection, or in this reference with adoption (including international [intercountry] adoption).
Intercountry adoption
http://www.childsafety.qld.gov.au/adoption/overseas/
Link that provides information on the intercountry adoption programs Australia has with other countries.
Amnesty International
http://www.amnesty.org/
Inter-Governmental Organisation web page finder
http://www.libsci.sc.edu/bob/IGOs.htm
Treaties and Treaty Making, Treaties, the Constitution and the National Interest
http://www.dfat.gov.au/treaties/making/making2.html
Divorce
http://www.familycourt.gov.au
Family Court website
Issues in Family Law
http://www.aph.gov.au
Parliament of Australia website
http://www.legislation.qld.gov.au
Queensland government legislation website. List all State Legislation
Powers of Attorney and wills
http://www.justice.qld.gov.au
Justice of Queensland website – covers areas such as Power of Attorneys
http://www.pt.qld.gov.au
Public trustee site for Queensland
Shared Parenting Information Group
http://www.spig.clara.net/
Chapter 4 Children
Office for the High Commissioner for Human Rights – Convention on the Rights of the Child
http://www2.ohchr.org/english/law/crc.htm
Lawstuff – Know your rights: (Select QLD from the menu, then browse the site)
http://www.lawstuff.org.au/
Kids' Helpline
http://www.kidshelp.com.au/
ACTU Worksite – Your rights at work for students
http://www.worksite.actu.org.au/
Australian Childhood Foundation
http://www.stopchildabuse.com.au/
Workplace Authority
http://www.deewr.gov.au/WorkplaceRelations/workplacerelationsRelatedWebsites/Pages/WorkplaceAuthority.aspx
Centrelink
http://www.centrelink.gov.au/
Centrelink Web Site
Three Certified Agreements Case
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E2%80%98the_three_certified_agreements_case%E2%80%99
Three Certified Agreements Case
Australia Legal Information Institute
http://www.austlii.edu.au
Contains relevant laws regarding renting and buying.
Agreements, Treaties and Negotiated Settlements Project
http://www.atns.net.au/agreement.asp?EntityID=741
Contains many relevant links and a lot of relevant information about Mabo and other native title judgements.
Residential Tenancies Authority
http://www.rta.qld.gov.au
Many links and a lot of information about renting dwellings in Queensland
The United Nations Guidelines for Consumer Protection
http://www.unctad.org/en/docs/poditcclpm21.en.pdf
PDF: Information on the United Nations Guidelines for Consumer Protection
AAMI website
http://www.aami.com.au/products/car_insurance_australia/comprehensive_car_insurance.asp
The policy document for comprehensive car insurance for Queensland. Go to the section ‘What Do We Mean By That?’ Read what it has to say in ‘Excess’, ‘Write-Off’ and ‘Your car’. Spend some time checking out this site for other general insurance information.
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
http://www.aihw.gov.au
Federal government website for health and welfare statistics
Choice magazine
http://www.choice.com.au/defaultView.aspx?id=102314&p=1&catId=100165
Choice magazine website discussing statistics on EFTPOS transactions.
Consumer Credit Code
http://www.creditcode.gov.au/display.asp?file=/content/code_principles.htm
The Consumer Credit Code 1996 (Cth) is a uniform national legislation introduced in 1996 and governs all credit transactions made throughout Australia
Money minded
http://www.moneyminded.com.au/
MoneyMinded. Financial skills for the future
HREOC
http://www.hreoc.gov.au/racial_discrimination/cyberracism/examples.html
Human Rights and Equal opportunity link deals with issues such as pornography and rights abuses using technology
Government report into cyber crime
http://www.aph.gov.au/senate/committee/acc_ctte/completed_inquiries/2002-04/cybercrime/report/report.pdf
A PDF that discusses recent research into the effects of computer related crime and comparative statistics into the occurrences of these crimes
Australian Institution of Criminology
http://www.aic.gov.au/publications/current%20series/htcb.aspx
High tech crime brief
Copyright Tribunal
http://www.fedcourt.gov.au/aboutct/aboutct_admin_other_ct.html
The official site of the copyright tribunal who hear and rule on copyright disputes
Domain Registration
http://www.domainregistration.com.au/
A site offering information as to how/why and the best type of domain name for a company or individual to use
Oz net
http://www.oznetlaw.net/
A site that discusses laws with regard to electronic signatures and how they support e-contracts
eBay Security Centre Websmart Guide
http://pages.ebay.com.au/securitycentre/web-smart-guide.html
eBay advice to consumers to help them avoid being defrauded when shopping on-line
Hoax Slayer
http://www.hoax-slayer.com
A site designed to allow people to educate themselves on the latest forms of crime that are occurring
Napster Case information
http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Napster
Wikipedia is a site that can be unreliable as anyone may add change information, however, it is often a good source of links to more official information and in the case of Napster gives a good overview of the events and reasons for Napster losing their case
Federal Court
http://www.fedcourt.gov.au/aboutct/aboutct_admin_other_ct.html
The federal court website has links to the latest most up to date information on what the court is saying about copyright laws
Caslon Analytics
http://www.caslon.com.au/trademarkprofile3.htm
A site which gives a history about trademarks and how long they have been in use
IP Australia
http://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/patents/what_innovation.html
Gives details about the process of applying for a patent
Greenpeace: Issues with genetic engineering
http://www.greenpeace.org/australia/issues/GE
Greenpeace Australia page on the issue of genetic engineering.
Australian Federal Police – internet fraud
http://www.afp.gov.au/national/major_fraud/internet_scams
Australian Communications and Media Authority
http://www.acma.gov.au/WEB/HOMEPAGE/PC=HOME
How ACMA is fighting spam
http://www.acma.gov.au/WEB/STANDARD/pc=PC_310308
Australian spam legislation
http://www.platywebs.com.au/spamlaw.php
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission – spam, spam, spam
http://www.accc.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/54073
The Spamhaus Project
http://www.spamhaus.org/definition.html
World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
http://www.wipo.int/about-ip/en/
Australian Human Rights Commission – Cyber-racism
http://www.humanrights.gov.au/racial_discrimination/cyberracism/index.html
Australian Law Reform Commission – Media release - 'Australia must rewrite privacy laws for the Information Age'
http://www.alrc.gov.au/media/2008/mr1108.html
Australian Government – NetAlerts
http://www.netalert.gov.au/
World Trade Organization – Electronic commerce
http://www.wto.org/english/tratop_e/ecom_e/ecom_e.htm
Internet Corporation for Assigned names and numbers
http://www.icann.org/en/about/
Australian Government – Department of Broadband, Communications and Digital Economy
http://www.dbcde.gov.au/
Council of Europe – Action against economic crime
http://www.coe.int/t/DGHL/cooperation/economiccrime/cybercrime/default_en.asp
Austlii
http://www.weblaw.edu.au/weblaw/
Number of laws dealing with sport
The Law Report
http://www.abc.net.au/rn/talks/8.30/lawrpt/stories/s518730.htm/
Transcript related to indoor cricket injury
WADA website
http://www.wada-ama.org/en/
WADA website
Kyoto Protocol
http://www.climatechange.gov.au/government/initiatives/kyoto.aspx
Explains the Kyoto Protocol
Environmental Laws
http://www.austlii.edu.au
Contains all State and Commonwealth environmental laws in full.
Australian Electoral Commission
http://www.aec.gov.au
The AEC is responsible for the conduct of elections. This link provides a great deal of information on specific topics.
Culture and Recreation Portal
http://cultureandrecreation.gov.au
Australian government agency that provides information on many historical topics (e.g. Eureka Stockade).
Australian War Memorial
http://www.awm.gov.au
This is a link to the AWM in Canberra, providing information on specific wars.
Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (HREOC)
http://www.hreoc.gov.au
The Australian government agency charged with responsibility for anti-discrimination.
UN – Public Information
http://www.undpi.am/
UN Public Information website, links to sites providing information on conventions, etc.
Homelessness
http://www.chp.org.au/
Council to Homeless Person
http://www.qpilch.org.au/
Queensland Public Interest Clearing House Inc.
http://www.pilch.org.au/
Public Interest Law Clearing House
http://www.legalaid.qld.gov.au/
Legal Aid Queensland
Queensland Law Society
http://www.qls.com.au/
Provides a schools and community education service, with much information accessible, particularly if your school is a 'subscriber'.
Queensland Studies Authority
http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au/
Legal Studies Legal syllabus 2007 document
United Nations
http://www.un.org/en/
Information regarding human rights as developed by the United Nations.
AusCERT
http://www.auscert.org.au/
Australian Computer Emergency Response Team
Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
http://www.ohchr.org/EN/Pages/WelcomePage.aspx
International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
U.S. Constitution
http://www.usconstitution.net/const.html
Detailed information relating to the amendments of the US Constitution – Bill of Rights
Department of Justice and the Attorney – General
http://www.justice.qld.gov.au/
Link to 'lawstuff' through this website. Information to assist students regarding law information particular pertinent to them.
Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel
http://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/
An extensive list of all Queensland legislation as well as Bills before Parliament
Australian Government’s Attorney-General’s Department: Royal Commissions
http://www.ag.gov.au/www/agd/agd.nsf/Page/Consultationsreformsandreviews_Royalcommissions
Whistleblowers Australia
http://www.whistleblowers.org.au/
http://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/
An extensive list of all Queensland legislation as well as Bills before Parliament
Australian Government’s Attorney-General’s Department: Royal Commissions
http://www.ag.gov.au/www/agd/agd.nsf/Page/Consultationsreformsandreviews_Royalcommissions
Whistleblowers Australia
http://www.whistleblowers.org.au/