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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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Author:
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Robin Banks
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A Hot Topics title
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Courts - Hot Topics series no 38
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Role of the jury and judges; judicial accountability, the Tribunal system, as well as alternative dispute resolution measures, such as mediation and youth justice conferencing.
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Author:
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Figgis, Honor
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A Hot Topics title
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New land new law: a guide to the legal system in NSW
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For new migrants, refugees and visitors to NSW. It explains the law regarding privacy, tenancy, traffic offences, police powers, employment, criminal law, torts, civil liability, AVOs, family law, consumer protection and wills. Also available in Arabic, Chinese, Farsi
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About the legal system Chapter 1: The law handbook 11th edition
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An introduction to Australia's legal system, including a brief explanation of common law and statute law. Includes practical information on jury duty, enforcing the law, dispute resolution and legal documents, including deeds, birth certificates, statutory declarations, affidavits, summonses, subpoenas, passports, name changes and power of attorney. Criminal and civil law, state and federal law, courts and tribunals.
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Where:
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Check your public library.
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A Tool Kit title
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Title:
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New land new law: a guide to the legal system in NSW
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About:
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For new migrants, refugees and visitors to NSW. It explains the law regarding privacy, tenancy, traffic offences, police powers, employment, criminal law, torts, civil liability, AVOs, family law, consumer protection and wills. Also available in Arabic, Chinese, Farsi
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Where:
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Check your public library.
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Working the system: a guide for citizens, consumers and communities. 2nd edition
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Freedom of information, complaints to the ombudsman, tribunals and alternative dispute resolution. It includes useful background information, case studies, tips and strategies for negotiation and complaints.
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Author:
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Duffy, Beverley
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Where:
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Check your public library.
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A Tool Kit 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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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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Courts - Hot Topics series no 38
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About:
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Role of the jury and judges; judicial accountability, the Tribunal system, as well as alternative dispute resolution measures, such as mediation and youth justice conferencing.
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Author:
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Figgis, Honor
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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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A Law Books 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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Where:
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Check your public library.
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A Law Books title
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Title:
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Australian courts of law 4th edition
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About:
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A guide to and analysis of Australian courts, their jurisdictions, and functioning.
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Author:
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Crawford, James
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Where:
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Check your public library.
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A Law Books title
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Title:
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Australian legal system 4th ed
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About:
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A concise outline of the Australian legal system, criminal and civil proceedings, legislation, common law, equity, the doctrine of precedent and the operation of parliament, the executive and the courts.
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Author:
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Meek, Michael
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Where:
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Check your public library.
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A Law Books title
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Title:
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Legal terminology
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Legal phrases, citations, legal documents, reference materials; legal institutions and court practice; overview of the Australian legal system..
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Author:
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Mann, Trischa
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Where:
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Check your public library.
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A Law Books title
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Title:
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Understanding law: an introduction to Australia's legal system 7th edition
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About:
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A useful starting point including Indigenous, English and Australian law; case law and legislation; lawyers, courts, due process; access to justice.
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Author:
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Richard Chisholm & Garth Nettheim
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Where:
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Check your public library.
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A Law Books title
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Title:
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NSW solicitors manual
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Covers the solicitor/client relationship, duties of legal practitioners to court, fidelity fund, professional misconduct, trust accounts, controlled money, liability in negligence, relations with other lawyers and third parties, the Legal Profession Act and Regulations and Rules, Professional Conduct and Practice Rules, conditions and guidelines. Location number Ref/NQ349.944/4
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Author:
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Riley, Frank
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Where:
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Available from the Legal Information Access Centre, State Library of NSW
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Title:
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Ritchies uniform civil procedure
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About:
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Includes the Civil Procedure Act (NSW), Uniform Civil Procedure Rules, Supreme Court Act and Rules, District Court Act and Rules, Local Court Act and Rules, Evidence Act. Location number Ref/N347.94405/15 and online (For onsite clients only).
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Where:
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Available from the Legal Information Access Centre, State Library of NSW
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