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Law Videos

The Origins of the Law

What is the law? What is the difference between common law and statute law? How is a bill passed into law? What is the constitution? How was it drafted? What are the main divisions of commonwealth and state powers? What are the basic civil liberties enjoyed by citizens in a democracy? Should Australia have a 'Bill of Rights'? What areas are under the jurisdiction of international law? What comparisons can be made between legal systems of different countries? The legacy of the Empire as reflected in our legal system.

(27 min) - Year of Production 1992

The Court System

What are the different jurisdictions of the state and federal courts. What are the main specialist courts, and how do they operate? What are the advantages of the tribunal system (with special reference to the Small Claims Tribunal)? What are the roles of the major legal personnel both within and outside the court system? What is t he difference between a barrister and a solicitor? What other fields can lawyers work in (e.g. corporate law)? The role of judges, and types of judges. Other positions within the court.

(25 min) - Year of Production 1992

Evidence, Witnesses, Trials

What is the difference between 'criminal' and 'civil' law? What is the law of 'torts'? What rights does a citizen have when arrested? The trial and committal hearing. Questioning, examination in chief, cross-examination, re-examination, objections, adjournments, closed courts. Rules of evidence, different types of evidence, swearing on the Bible, affirmation, hearsay, circumstantial evidence. Age of witnesses. Rules of evidence before tribunals. Police as witnesses.

(25 min) - Year of Production 1992

The Jury System

What are the rules for the use of juries in civil and criminal cases? What qualifications are required for jury service? Who is eligible? Is the jury truly one of 'peers'? Challenges within the trial - peremptory and with cause. Reaching a verdict within a jury - majority, or unanimous. The future of the jury system - is the law getting too complicated? Is there a need for specialist juries? The Sentencing Act. Sanctions other than prison - good behaviour bonds, community service orders. Grounds for an appeal?

(25 min) - Year of Production 1992

The Civil Law

What is the definition of 'civil law'? Areas of specialisation - for example, negligence, 'breach of contract', defamation - differences between libel and slander. The three elements in proving a case of negligence. Class actions. The difference between the 'burden of proof' in civil and criminal trials. The law relating to bankruptcy - the distinction between liquidation and bankruptcy. Sanctions today versus debtors prison. Land titles. Certificate of title, title search and titles office. The Wills Act - terms and procedures involved in drawing up a will.

(27 min) - Year of Production 1992

Consumer Law

What are the major provisions of the Trade Practices Act - Federal and State (Fair Trading Act)? Protection of consumers - the control of monopolies, and protection against false advertising. Cases brought before the Small Claims Tribunal - limits of its jurisdiction, and advantages of the Tribunal to the consumer. The Residential tenancies Tribunal - problems arising from confusing or misleading leases. A definition of a 'contract'. Problems with jargon in the drafting of contracts. The three parts of a contract. Sanctions for the breach of a contract.

(20 min) - Year of Production 1992

Industrial Law

What is the history of the development of Industrial Law? What is the nature of a contract of employment? What is the difference between a 'master-servant' relationship and an independent contractor? What is the role and jurisdiction of the Industrial Relations Commission? What are the major provisions of the Conciliation and Arbitration Act? What is the legal position of a union? The history of the right to associate. The position of the ACTU. What are the responsibilities of employers with respect to award wages and conditions? The law and dismissal.

(19 min) - Year of Production 1992

Family Law

What is the Family Law Act and how did it change the law's approach to matters such as divorce, and custody of children? How is a 'child' defined? What are the responsibilities of parents towards children? The reduction in the level of formality with which matters are dealt with in court. Procedures - rules of evidence and questioning of witnesses. Other offences within the court - contempt of court, ignoring orders, publishing details. The nature of de facto relationships within the law. Divorce, custody and maintenance. Legal age at which adolescents may leave school, leave home, get married, drive a car, drink alcohol.

(27 min) - Year of Production 1992

The Motorist & the Law

Different types of licences and restrictions on these - the position of the P Plate and L Plate driver from state to state. The legal circumstances surrounding an accident - the obligations of the parties involved. Policing of parking infringements. Culpable driving - definition. Changing community attitudes to culpable driving and driving under the influence of alcohol.

(19 min) - Year of Production 1992

Set of 9 videos

Careers Videos: Australia at Work

Australia at Work 1

'Work: A Window on Australian Society' What does 'work' actually mean? What concept of work is held by different groups? How much does work help to determine one's status in society? How does work define the image we have of ourselves? What is the 'work ethic'? Is it culturally determined? What attitudes do Australians have towards work? How does work shape our social relationships? What is the distinction between work and leisure? How have Australians changed in their approaches and attitudes towards work since the Great Depression? What effect did World War II have on the participation of women in the workforce? What views of work are held by the old and the young in our society? This first program gives an overview of the Australian workplace and working people.

(52 mins) - Year in Production 1989

Australia at Work 2

'Australia's People and Patterns of Work' What are the reasons for the physical distribution of the Australian workforce? How is the profile of the workforce changing? How is the age structure of the workforce changing? Which sectors of the economy are growing, and are likely to grow in the future? What variations are there in the nature of employment between employers, the self-employed and the wage and salary worker? What are the links between gender and work? What are the traditional attitudes towards women in the workplace? Have they changed? What is the position of aboriginal people in the workforce? What changes has post-war migration brought to the workforce? What is the relationship between patterns of work and class structure? This program looks at the way work determines where and how we live.

(60 mins) - Year in Production 1989

Australia at Work 3

'Australia: A Fair and Reasonable Community?' What is meant by the notion of productivity? What is the cause and effect of high levels of unemployment? What contribution to the generation of wealth is made by unpaid productive labour? How is the wealth of the community distributed? What levels of income can be considered to be adequate? What role do unions, employer groups, charities and community groups have in setting remuneration? What forms does social welfare take? What structures are in place for regulating industrial relations? What is the role of government in promoting equality of opportunity and equity? This program looks at the consequences of work, and how its rewards are distributed.

(60 mins) - Year in Production 1989

Australia at Work 4

'Australia: A Technological Society' In what ways has O the manufacturing sector changed under the impact of technology? What skills have been lost, and what new skills have been acquired? What has been the effect of this change on job satisfaction? What new work practices, processes and methods of organisation have been formulated by management? Which new occupations have been created as a result of technological change? How can new technology help to make Australia more competitive? What has been the effect of technological change on our quality of life? Is there a place for Australian research and development of new products? What will be the effect of all this on the balance of trade? What is the future likely to be? This program explores the degree to which technological change holds out both a threat and a promise to Australia's workforce.

(60 mins) - Year in Production 1989

Set of 4 AAW videos

Religious Videos: Christian Studies

The Old Testament

Where does the Bible come from? When was it written, and by whom was it compiled? How is the Old Testament structured? How important is Genesis? Which of our Christian beliefs stem from this? What are the main stories of the Old Testament, and who are the major characters? How much weight is given to the Ten Commandments in today's church and society? Is it fair to describe the 'God' depicted by the Old Testament as more harsh than that of the New Testament?

(28 min) - Year of Production 1993

The New Testament

What is the link between the Old and the New Testaments? What are the major stories handed down to us through the pages of the New Testament? What similarities and differences are there between the various accounts of the life o f Jesus? Who were the Apostles and what role did they play? What is the importance of the Sermon on the Mount in explaining Christian beliefs and values? What were the pivotal events of Jesus's life? How crucial are the events of His life to the formation of the core beliefs of Christianity? How does the Book of Revelations fit in?

(26 min) - Year of Production 1993

The Catholic Mass

In what ways is the Catholic Mass different to other Christian services? What are the major events within the Mass? What is the role of the priest and the congregation? What is the symbolic meaning of each of the items used in the Mass? Why was Latin used in the original mass? Why was this discontinued? What is the role of the Vatican Council and the Pope in setting the law of the church? What are the most sacred days in the calendar of religious events? (Ash Wednesday, Lent, Palm Sunday, Easter, All Saints Day, Christmas).

(26 min) - Year of Production 1993

Ceremonies - Christian Church

What is the significance of 'ceremony' within the church? Where have ceremonies come from, and why do they endure? What variations are there in the way baptisms are performed within the Christian church? What is the meaning of communion? What does it symbolise? How important is the act of 'confirmation'? Does this vary between churches? Why is the ceremony of 'marriage' such a sacred one?

(26 min) - Year of Production 1993

Religious Videos: Issues

Peer Group Pressure

What is 'peer group pressure'? Who does peer group pressure influence? How does it affect us? Is 'peer group pressure' always a negative influence? 'Peer group pressure' and family relationships? 'Peer group pressure' and sexuality. 'Peer group pressure' and the media. 'Peer group pressure' and individuality. 'Peer group pressure' and experimentation.

(26 min) - Year of Production 1993

Faith

What is faith? Is faith necessarily 'religion'? The development of faith. The destructive elements of faith. What has been the effect of various 'cults'? Does church attendance constitute 'faith'? Your faith and God. Is 'faith inherited, or is it individually developed?

(26 min) - Year of Production 1993

The Individual

What does it mean to be an individual? How difficult is this to accomplish today? What are the dangers and benefits of non-conformity? What are the drawbacks of always having to conform? What effect does belonging to a particular religion or peer group have? Leaders from various denominations, youth workers, a doctor and a psychologist voice their opinions about individuality in today's world.

(26 min) - Year of Production 1993

Ethics and Morals

What are the ethics and morals most of us live our lives by? What major ethical questions arise in the fields of medicine, the legal system and the media? What is conscience? Is this a relevant concept for today? Discussions are held with church leaders from various denominations, a journalist, a lawyer, a doctor, a psychologist and youth workers.

(26 min) - Year of Production 1993

Religious Videos: Comparative Religions

Islam

Muslims live life according to the Scriptures of the Quran. In this program we interview Muslim teacher Manar Tchelebi and her husband Yasser Sloiman and hear what a young Australian girl Vicki Tsitsanka, who converted to Islam, has to say. We go shopping at a special butcher's and pay a visit to a Friday service in the Mosque. Additional Topics: The five pillars of Islam and their significance, what it means when religion is 'completed', the difference between Divine Law and Divine Will and the special dietary laws.

(37 min) - Year of Production 1994

Buddhism

What makes Buddhism popular in Western Society and what is it really about. Sharin g insights are Bhanti Vijitha, a Sri Lankan Monk and a young girl Kinkinee. We also talk to Tibetan Buddhists Deirdre Collings and Garrie O'Toole. We sit in during a meditation session, browse through bookstalls and enjoy Kinkinee's music at home. Additional Topics: Is it Buddhism's role to change society, the theory of non harm and why each person must accept individual responsibility for their actions.

(39 min) - Year of Production 1994

Hinduism

How is this ancient teaching practised in Australia today. Meet Mrs. Ganapathi a, unique missionary from India and Dr. Srikantan as they discuss the teachings of Hinduism. We visit the new Shiva Vishnu temple in Melbourne where people worship at their own leisure and priests attend personally to each individual. Additional Topics: How an individual might experience spiritual progress, Sat-chit-ananda (Existence, Knowledge and Bliss) and the manifold aspects of One God.

(36 min) - Year of Production 1994

In this video we examine two alternative religions. 1. The Hare Krishna Movement. We visit the Hare Krishna's Melbourne temple to talk with their president Aniruddah and devotees and also attend Sri Prabhupada's symbolic birthday celebrations for days of ceremony and worship. Additional Topics: How has the Krishna movement adapted to society with time, what it is in the future and the teachings aim to change society. 2 Eckankar - Ancient Wisdom for Today is a new religion with ancient roots that Spirit is Life. We talk with Tony Morgan, area leader for Southern Australia, Michael Dyer, international workshop facilitator and with other Chelas (students). We attend Eckankar's Southern Regional Seminar and visit a workshop on "The Inner Sound". Additional Topics: Out of body experiences, the role of Inner Masters and how dreams can pave the way towards Spiritual Freedom.

(36 minutes) - Year of Production 1994

Judaism is a long time survivor. We interview Rabbi Ch. Gutnick and speak with author Anita Jawary, on what it means to be a modern woman and practising Jew. The Bar Mitzvah ceremony marks the coming of age for young Jewish boys and Julian Fishman and his family share his ceremony at the St.Kilda Synagogue. We visit the Yeshivah College for boys and girls as well as the Rabbinical College in East St Kilda for some unique footage. Additional Topics: The coming of Moshiach (Messiah), women in the Synagogue and the present role of dietary laws and reincarnation.

(35 min) - Year of Production 1994

All 13 Religious Studies Videos