Nutshell: Australian Legal System Sixth Edition
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Nutshell: Australian Legal System Sixth Edition
By Michael Meek, Caitlin Angus
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By Michael Meek, Caitlin Angus

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Date: 13/07/2026

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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.

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Justice Michael Meek

The Honourable Justice Michael Meek was sworn-in as a Judge of the Supreme Court of New South Wales on 5 May 2022. His Honour completed Economics and Law degrees at the University of Sydney, sharing the RSG Rutherford Award for equal first in economic statistics in the final year of his Economics degree. He began his legal career in 1987 as tipstaff to Justice Peter Young. His Honour was called to the Bar in 1992, taking silk in 2009. Over his career he appeared in several high-profile cases including the Thredbo Disaster and Tamworth Bus Crash claims. He pioneered estate, protective and trust law and was known for a busy and prestigious practice in these fields appearing in respectively the first statutory wills case and the first statutory will appeal in New South Wales. His Honour acted for relatives in high profile estates including those of Lady Sonia McMahon, Bart Cummings and Reg Grundy. He was extensively involved in legal education and writing. His Honour serves in the Anglican Church, is a member of the Appellate Tribunal and is the Chancellor to the Anglican Archbishop of Sydney.

Caitlin Angus

Caitlin has a strong equity practice, primarily in succession law and trusts. She is an experienced advocate in family law (both property and parenting matters) and common law (including commercial matters extending to international disputes).

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: Courts and Court Procedure

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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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.

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Justice Michael Meek

The Honourable Justice Michael Meek was sworn-in as a Judge of the Supreme Court of New South Wales on 5 May 2022. His Honour completed Economics and Law degrees at the University of Sydney, sharing the RSG Rutherford Award for equal first in economic statistics in the final year of his Economics degree. He began his legal career in 1987 as tipstaff to Justice Peter Young. His Honour was called to the Bar in 1992, taking silk in 2009. Over his career he appeared in several high-profile cases including the Thredbo Disaster and Tamworth Bus Crash claims. He pioneered estate, protective and trust law and was known for a busy and prestigious practice in these fields appearing in respectively the first statutory wills case and the first statutory will appeal in New South Wales. His Honour acted for relatives in high profile estates including those of Lady Sonia McMahon, Bart Cummings and Reg Grundy. He was extensively involved in legal education and writing. His Honour serves in the Anglican Church, is a member of the Appellate Tribunal and is the Chancellor to the Anglican Archbishop of Sydney.

Caitlin Angus

Caitlin has a strong equity practice, primarily in succession law and trusts. She is an experienced advocate in family law (both property and parenting matters) and common law (including commercial matters extending to international disputes).

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: Courts and Court Procedure

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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