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
Year 12
The Loading is to be integrated as appropriate.
Students study TWO of the following options:
- Consumer law
- Family law
- Housing law
- Peace, conflict and the law
- Workplace law.
The evolution of the labour market and the recognition of employee rights under international law
Key workplace legislation and organisations in Australia
The implications of employment status for employees, independent contractors and gig-economy workers
The employment contract and minimum conditions of employment
The roles of trade unions, non-government organisations and the media in advocating for workers’ rights
The need to maintain safe workplaces, including culturally responsive workplaces
The regulation of safety requirements in the workplace
Methods of enforcing employer responsibilities through government organisations and courts
Challenges in protecting the safety of workers, including technological advancements and the inadequacy of regulation and penalties
The need to protect fair pay in the workplace
The regulatory framework for paid work in Australia
Methods of enforcing fair pay through government organisations and courts
Challenges facing vulnerable workers, including exploitation, wage theft, unpaid work and unlawful deductions
The evolving recognition of leave entitlements in the workplace
Types of leave entitlement
The regulatory framework for leave entitlements
Measures to address a changing and diverse workforce without paid leave entitlements
The need to protect workers’ rights regarding discrimination and termination
Laws regulating unlawful workplace discrimination, unfair dismissal, unlawful termination and redundancy
The roles of courts and tribunals in resolving disputes and imposing penalties, including alternative dispute resolution
Barriers to participation in employment dispute resolution