Law in Australian Society: An Introduction to Principles and Process

Synopsis

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 counterterrorism 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.

Copyright:

2025

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Publisher Quality

ISBN-13:

9781040133101

Related ISBNs:

9781032560205, 9781032560212, 9781040133040, 9781000257717, 9781003433408

Publisher:

Taylor & Francis

Date of Addition:

10/15/24

Copyrighted By:

Keiran Hardy

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

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No

Categories:

Nonfiction, Business and Finance, Australiana, Education, Law, Legal Issues and Ethics, Politics and Government

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