11–12Legal Studies 11–12 Syllabus (2025)
The new Legal Studies 11–12 Syllabus (2025) is to be implemented from 2027 and will replace the Legal Studies Stage 6 Syllabus (2009).
2026
- Plan and prepare to teach the new syllabus
2027, Term 1
- Start teaching the new syllabus for Year 11
- Start implementing new Year 11 school-based assessment requirements
- Continue to teach the Legal Studies Stage 6 Syllabus (2009) for Year 12
2027, Term 4
- Start teaching the new syllabus for Year 12
- Start implementing new Year 12 school-based assessment requirements
2028
- First HSC examination for the new syllabus
Content
Life Skills
Through collaborative curriculum planning, it may be decided that Life Skills outcomes and content are the most appropriate option for some students with intellectual disability.
Relevant Loading should be integrated with each focus area based on the strengths and needs of individual students.
Human rights that apply to all individuals
Elements of human rights
The importance of promoting and protecting human rights
The role of the United Nations in protecting human rights
The meaning and purpose of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Statements of human rights that apply to specific groups of people
Ways different statements of human rights shape global standards
Australia’s roles and responsibilities in upholding human rights
Types of state and federal legislation to protect human rights
Role of the Australian Human Rights Commission
Legal consequences of breaching human rights in Australia
Ways Australia contributes to protecting human rights globally
Ways to advocate for human rights in the community
Ways non-government organisations, advocacy groups and the media promote and protect human rights
A human rights issue affecting individuals or groups in Australia
Nature of the human rights issue
Ways of protecting human rights
Strategies implemented by individuals, organisations or the government in response to the human rights issue