Nutshell: Australian Legal System Sixth Edition - eBook

Nutshell: Australian Legal System Sixth Edition - eBook

By Michael Meek, Caitlin Angus

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Forthcoming Release, 30/05/2026

Code: 9780455250144

Lawbook Co., AUSTRALIA

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Description

The essence of the law…
Lawbook Co. Nutshells are the essential revision tool: they provide a concise outline of the principles for each of the major subject areas within undergraduate law.

Written in clear, straight-forward language, the authors explain the principles, and highlight key cases and legislative provisions for each subject.

Table of Contents

PART A – OVERVIEW OF THE AUSTRALIAN LEGAL SYSTEM

Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 2: Historical Development of the Australian Legal System

Chapter 3: The Structure of the Australian Government

Chapter 4: Creation of the States

Chapter 5: Creation of the Commonwealth

PART B – SEPARATION OF POWERS AND SOURCES, DIVISION AND TYPES OF LAW

Chapter 6: The Relationship between the Legislature, Executive and Judiciary

Chapter 7: Sources of Law

Chapter 8: Divisions in the Law

Chapter 9: Statute Law

Chapter 10: Delegated Legislation

Chapter 11: Common Law

Chapter 12: Law of Equity

PART C - JUDICIARY

Chapter 13: The Judiciary

Chapter 14: The Legal Profession

Chapter 15: Judges

Chapter 16: Court Proceedings

Chapter 17: Alternative Dispute Resolution

Chapter 18: Criminal Proceedings

Chapter 19: Civil Proceedings

Chapter 20: Reporting the Law

Chapter 21: Applying the Law - Precedent

Chapter 22: Precedent in Australia

PART D – THE LEGISLATURE

Chapter 23: Introduction to Government

Chapter 24: The Legislature

Chapter 25: The Federal Parliament

Chapter 26: The State Parliaments

PART E – THE EXECUTIVE

Chapter 27: The Executive

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