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Australian legal system - Hot Topics series no 60
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Origin of our legal system; influences on it, and how statute law and common law is created. Covers criminal and civil law; the role of government, legislature, judiciary and the legal profession; how to find Acts and cases. Provides a list of useful websites, books and other publications in the area.
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Robin Banks
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A Hot Topics title
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Parliament - Hot Topics series no 21
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This Hot Topic provides an overview of Australia's political system, including a summary of the Constitution, the role and structure of parliament, an explanation of a range of issues relating to voting and elections and a timeline of important electoral developments.
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Author:
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Luker, Trish
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A Hot Topics title
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Voting and elections - Hot Topics series no 34
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The development of the franchise, integrity of the electoral roll, party preselection methods, candidacy requirements, and issues surrounding party registration and funding. It also looks at different types of elections, valid/invalid votes, and how votes are counted to declare a winner.
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Author:
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Smith, Rodney
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A Hot Topics title
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Title:
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Australian legal system - Hot Topics series no 60
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About:
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Origin of our legal system; influences on it, and how statute law and common law is created. Covers criminal and civil law; the role of government, legislature, judiciary and the legal profession; how to find Acts and cases. Provides a list of useful websites, books and other publications in the area.
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Author:
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Robin Banks
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Check your public library.
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Details »
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A Hot Topics title
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Title:
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Parliament - Hot Topics series no 21
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About:
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This Hot Topic provides an overview of Australia's political system, including a summary of the Constitution, the role and structure of parliament, an explanation of a range of issues relating to voting and elections and a timeline of important electoral developments.
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Author:
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Luker, Trish
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Where:
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Check your public library.
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Details »
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A Hot Topics title
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Title:
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Voting and elections - Hot Topics series no 34
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About:
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The development of the franchise, integrity of the electoral roll, party preselection methods, candidacy requirements, and issues surrounding party registration and funding. It also looks at different types of elections, valid/invalid votes, and how votes are counted to declare a winner.
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Author:
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Smith, Rodney
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Where:
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Check your public library.
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A Hot Topics title
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Introducing the law. 7th edition
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Origins of the Australian and British legal systems, Australia's system of government and court system; the role of the parliament and the courts in law-making; dispute resolution, and law reform. Chapter 8 has a useful overview of criminal and civil procedures.
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Author:
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Heilbronn, Gary N. et al
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Check your public library.
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A Law Books title
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