Cornerstones of Australian law /
Harvey, Callie,
Cornerstones of Australian law / Callie Harvey. - Second edition. - 718 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm
For tertiary students.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The Australian legal system -- The basis of Australian law -- The Australian parliamentary system -- The hierarchy of courts -- How courts make laws -- The adversarial trial model -- Torts -- Tort of negligence -- Defamation, nuisance and trespass -- Contract law -- Contracts I -- Contracts II -- Contracts III -- Property law -- Mortgages and leases -- Insurance law -- Consumer law -- Sale of goods -- Consumer protection -- Restrictive trade practices -- Consiumer credit -- Debt recovery -- Marketing -- Advertising -- Intellectual property -- Business ownership & bankruptcy law -- Agency -- Business entities -- Partnerships -- Companies -- Bankruptcy law -- Employment & workplace relations law -- Employment law -- Workplace relations & WorkChoices -- Appendices -- Glossary -- Tables of cases -- Table of acts -- Table of regulations. Pt. A. Ch. 1. Ch. 2. Ch. 3. Ch. 4. Ch. 5. Pt. B. Ch. 6. Ch. 7. Pt. C. Ch. 8. Ch. 9. Ch. 10. Pt. D. Ch. 11. Ch. 12. Pt. E. Ch. 13. Ch. 14. Ch. 15. Ch. 16. Ch. 17. Ch. 18. Ch. 19. Ch. 20. Pt. F. Ch. 21. Ch. 22. Ch. 23. Ch. 24. Ch. 25. Pt. G. Ch. 26. Ch. 27. Pt. H. App. I. App. II. App. III. App. IV.
"This second edition of Cornerstones of Australian Law has been extensively revised. Not only is it now the most accessible and affordable textbook available for students studying law in Australia, but it is also the most up-to-date with new chapters on Partnerships, Companies, Employment law and Workplace relations law that clearly explain the latest legislative changes. Key areas addressed include: the Australian legal system; torts; commercial law; contract law; consumer law; property law; the law of marketing; agency law; employment law and workplace relations law. Updates to this edition include a full revamp of the book's unique treatment of the Australian parliamentary system as well as new coverage of the Financial Services Reform Act 2001, the Defamation Act 2005, the Trade Marks Amendment Bill 2006, the Copyright Amendment (Technological Protection Measures) Bill 2006, the Intellectual Property Law Amendment Act 2006 and the proposed changes to Part IX of the Bankruptcy Act 1966."--BOOK JACKET.
0734610165 9780734610164
Law--Australia
349.94
Cornerstones of Australian law / Callie Harvey. - Second edition. - 718 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm
For tertiary students.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The Australian legal system -- The basis of Australian law -- The Australian parliamentary system -- The hierarchy of courts -- How courts make laws -- The adversarial trial model -- Torts -- Tort of negligence -- Defamation, nuisance and trespass -- Contract law -- Contracts I -- Contracts II -- Contracts III -- Property law -- Mortgages and leases -- Insurance law -- Consumer law -- Sale of goods -- Consumer protection -- Restrictive trade practices -- Consiumer credit -- Debt recovery -- Marketing -- Advertising -- Intellectual property -- Business ownership & bankruptcy law -- Agency -- Business entities -- Partnerships -- Companies -- Bankruptcy law -- Employment & workplace relations law -- Employment law -- Workplace relations & WorkChoices -- Appendices -- Glossary -- Tables of cases -- Table of acts -- Table of regulations. Pt. A. Ch. 1. Ch. 2. Ch. 3. Ch. 4. Ch. 5. Pt. B. Ch. 6. Ch. 7. Pt. C. Ch. 8. Ch. 9. Ch. 10. Pt. D. Ch. 11. Ch. 12. Pt. E. Ch. 13. Ch. 14. Ch. 15. Ch. 16. Ch. 17. Ch. 18. Ch. 19. Ch. 20. Pt. F. Ch. 21. Ch. 22. Ch. 23. Ch. 24. Ch. 25. Pt. G. Ch. 26. Ch. 27. Pt. H. App. I. App. II. App. III. App. IV.
"This second edition of Cornerstones of Australian Law has been extensively revised. Not only is it now the most accessible and affordable textbook available for students studying law in Australia, but it is also the most up-to-date with new chapters on Partnerships, Companies, Employment law and Workplace relations law that clearly explain the latest legislative changes. Key areas addressed include: the Australian legal system; torts; commercial law; contract law; consumer law; property law; the law of marketing; agency law; employment law and workplace relations law. Updates to this edition include a full revamp of the book's unique treatment of the Australian parliamentary system as well as new coverage of the Financial Services Reform Act 2001, the Defamation Act 2005, the Trade Marks Amendment Bill 2006, the Copyright Amendment (Technological Protection Measures) Bill 2006, the Intellectual Property Law Amendment Act 2006 and the proposed changes to Part IX of the Bankruptcy Act 1966."--BOOK JACKET.
0734610165 9780734610164
Law--Australia
349.94