Law In Australian Society

Author : Keiran Hardy
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1000257711
Total Pages : 269 pages
Book Rating : 4.17/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Law in Australian Society written by Keiran Hardy and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-07-16 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is 'the rule of law'? How do laws get made? Does our legal and political system achieve justice for all Australians equally? Designed for beginners as well as non-law students this text provides a comprehensive and accessible guide to understanding Australia's system of law and government. Dr Keiran Hardy describes how legislation is made, the nature of case law, the hierarchy of courts and the doctrine of precedent. He looks at the role played by politics and the media in shaping law, and he describes founding principles including democracy, liberalism, the separation of powers and federalism. The criminal justice system is explained including criminal offences, police powers, sentencing and punishment, and there is a special emphasis on Indigenous peoples and the law. The book concludes with case studies of cybercrime and counterterrorism legislation to illustrate law reform in action. Each chapter features practical examples, chapter summaries and review questions together with a glossary of key terms. Concise, accessible and up-to-the-minute, this is a vital guide for anyone seeking to understand the complexity of Australian law and government. 'This is an excellent book for a wide audience . . . equally useful for law students, legal studies students in high school and anyone seeking an understanding of how and why the law is as it is. And how things might be improved.' - Nicholas Cowdery, AM, QC, former Director of Public Prosecutions, NSW 'A wonderful text . . . The overall structure and the inclusion of comprehension questions, glossaries and a curated reference list ensure that students can build on their understanding over the course of the book.' - Jackie Charles, Rule of Law Institute of Australia 'This introduction to Australian law is comprehensive, contemporary and accessible. It is a perfect primer for new students requiring a broad understanding of Australia's legal system. From cybercrime to the workings of Australia's parliament, this book has it all.' - George Williams, AO, Dean, Anthony Mason Professor, Scientia Professor, University of New South Wales 'Law in Australian Society' is an ideal text for first year students in criminology, legal studies, policing and related fields. Its easy-to-read format aids students in understanding the complexities and subtleties of the Australian legal system.' - Emma Colvin, Centre for Law and Justice, Charles Sturt University

Author : KEIRAN. HARDY
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 9781032560212
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.15/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Law in Australian Society written by KEIRAN. HARDY and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2024-10-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is 'the rule of law'? How do laws get made? Does our legal and political system achieve justice for all Australians equally? Designed for beginners as well as non-law students, this textbook provides a comprehensive and accessible guide to understanding Australia's system of law and government. Law in Australian Society explains legislation and case law, courts, and the doctrine of precedent. Keiran Hardy examines the roles played by parliaments, politics and the media. He explains founding principles, including democracy, liberalism, the separation of powers and federalism. Human rights and justice are highlighted, with an emphasis on First Nations Peoples and the law. The book explains criminal responsibility and the justice system, including police powers and the criminal trial. It concludes with case studies of cybercrime and counter-terrorism laws to illustrate law reform in action. This second edition has been fully updated throughout, including recent legislation, cases, and topical issues from Australian law and politics, including from the COVID-19 pandemic and the recent referendum on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. Each chapter features practical examples, chapter summaries and review questions together with a glossary of key terms. Concise, accessible and up-to-the-minute, this is a vital guide for anyone seeking to understand Australian law and government.

Author : Marcus Smith
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1108896693
Total Pages : 259 pages
Book Rating : 4.96/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Technology Law written by Marcus Smith and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2021-07-29 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The regulation of technology is an important and topical area of law, relevant to almost all aspects of society. Technology Law: Australian and International Perspectives presents a thorough exploration of the new legal challenges created by evolving technologies, from the use of facial recognition technology in criminal investigations to the rise and regulation of cryptocurrencies. A well-written and fascinating introduction to technology law in Australia and internationally, Technology Law provides thorough coverage of the theoretical perspectives, legislation, cases and developing issues where technology and the law interact. The text covers data protection and privacy, healthcare technology, criminal justice technology, commercial transactions, cybercrime, social media and intellectual property, and canvasses the future of technology and technology law. Written by leading experts in the field, Technology Law is an excellent resource for law students and legal professionals with an interest in the area.

Author : Ron Levy
Publisher : ANU Press
ISBN 13 : 1760461423
Total Pages : 677 pages
Book Rating : 4.23/5 ( download)

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Download or read book New Directions for Law in Australia written by Ron Levy and published by ANU Press. This book was released on 2017-09-22 with total page 677 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For reasons of effectiveness, efficiency and equity, Australian law reform should be planned carefully. Academics can and should take the lead in this process. This book collects over 50 discrete law reform recommendations, encapsulated in short, digestible essays written by leading Australian scholars. It emerges from a major conference held at The Australian National University in 2016, which featured intensive discussion among participants from government, practice and the academy. The book is intended to serve as a national focal point for Australian legal innovation. It is divided into six main parts: commercial and corporate law, criminal law and evidence, environmental law, private law, public law, and legal practice and legal education. In addition, Indigenous perspectives on law reform are embedded throughout each part. This collective work—the first of its kind—will be of value to policy makers, media, law reform agencies, academics, practitioners and the judiciary. It provides a bird’s eye view of the current state and the future of law reform in Australia.

Author : Stephen Bottomley
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1108796958
Total Pages : 695 pages
Book Rating : 4.58/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Contemporary Australian Corporate Law written by Stephen Bottomley and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2020-10-28 with total page 695 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduces corporate law in Australia with authoritative, contextual and critical analyses of the law of corporations and financial markets.

Author : Lisa Young
Publisher : Butterworth-Heinemann
ISBN 13 : 9780409326406
Total Pages : 826 pages
Book Rating : 4.02/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Family Law in Australia written by Lisa Young and published by Butterworth-Heinemann. This book was released on 2009 with total page 826 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ideal textbook for students of family law. The seventh edition of Family Law in Australia identifies the underlying principles of family law by examining the historical, social and legal background to the present law. The text examines the evolution of family law in its contemporary context and critically evaluates patterns of past and future reforms. Family Law in Australia is aimed principally at a scholarly and vocational study in law, but will also be of interest and assistance to practitioners in the field of relationships, parenting and children.

Author : Michael Kyriacou Peters
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780975042427
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.24/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Australian Society and the Law written by Michael Kyriacou Peters and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Ben White
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780455238753
Total Pages : 924 pages
Book Rating : 4.58/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Health Law in Australia written by Ben White and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 924 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Health Law in Australia 3rd edition is Australia's leading text in this area and was the first book to deal with health law on a comprehensive national basis. In this important field that continues to give rise to challenges for society, the book takes a logical, structured approach to explain the breadth of this area of law across all Australian jurisdictions. By covering all the major areas in this diverse field, Health Law in Australia 3rd edition enhances the understanding of the discipline as a whole. The book begins by situating health law in its wider context with chapters on medical ethics, human rights and how the health system as a whole is regulated. It then explores the general principles of health law, including chapters on "Negligence", "Children and Consent to Medical Treatment", and "Medical Confidentiality and Patient Privacy". The book goes on to consider beginning-of-life and end-of-life issues, before concluding with chapters on emerging areas in health law, such as medical research, genetic technologies and biotechnology. The contributing authors are national leaders who are specialists in these areas of health law and who can share with readers the results of their research.

Author : Richard Johnstone
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1000248208
Total Pages : 250 pages
Book Rating : 4.03/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Thinking About Law written by Richard Johnstone and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-07-23 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is more to law than rules, robes and precedents. Rather, law is an integral part of social practices and policies, as diverse and complex as society itself. Thinking About Law offers a comprehensive introduction to the ways in which law has been presented and represented. It explores historical, sociological, economic and philosophical perspectives on the major legal and political debates in Australia today. The contributors examine the position of Aborigines in the Australian legal system and the impact of the Mabo case; divisions of power in Australian society and law; the question of objectivity in law; the relationship between legislation and social change; judicial decision-making and other issues. Accessibly written, Thinking About Law is essential reading for students and anyone interested in understanding our legal system.

Author : Benjamin Law
Publisher : Black Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1743821085
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.84/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Growing Up Queer in Australia written by Benjamin Law and published by Black Inc.. This book was released on 2019-08-06 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ‘No amount of YouTube videos and queer think pieces prepared me for this moment.’ ‘The mantle of “queer migrant” compelled me to keep going – to go further.’ ‘I never “came out” to my parents. I felt I owed them no explanation.’ ‘All I heard from the pulpit were grim hints.’ ‘I became acutely aware of the parts of myself that were unpalatable to queers who grew up in the city.’ ‘My queerness was born in a hot dry land that was never ceded.’ ‘Even now, I sometimes think that I don’t know my own desire.’ Compiled by celebrated author and journalist Benjamin Law, Growing Up Queer in Australia assembles voices from across the spectrum of LGBTIQA+ identity. Spanning diverse places, eras, ethnicities and experiences, these are the stories of growing up queer in Australia. ‘For better or worse, sooner or later, life conspires to reveal you to yourself, and this is growing up.’ With contributions from David Marr, Fiona Wright, Nayuka Gorrie, Steve Dow, Holly Throsby, Sally Rugg, Tony Ayres, Nic Holas, Rebecca Shaw and many more.