Magna Carta

and Modern Australia

Magna Carta is one of the most famous documents in the world. First written in 1215, it set out rules limiting the power of the monarchy and safeguarding basic human rights. Over its long history it has been reinterpreted as an icon of justice and liberty. Magna Carta is one of the historic foundations of Australian democracy. Its principles about the rule of law and good government remain relevant today.

Explore Magna Carta through its clauses or view the stories to discover how people have used this medieval document to shape modern Australia.

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Nullus vicecomes vel ballivus noster vel aliquis alius capiat equos vel caretas alicuius liberi hominis pro cariagio faciendo nisi de voluntate ipsius liberi hominis.

No sheriff, royal official, or other person shall take horses or carts for transport from any free man, without his consent.

and Modern Australia
Clause 30
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Nullus vicecomes vel ballivus noster vel aliquis alius capiat equos vel caretas alicuius liberi hominis pro cariagio faciendo nisi de voluntate ipsius liberi hominis.

No sheriff, royal official, or other person shall take horses or carts for transport from any free man, without his consent.