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ISBN: 9780455228570
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Languages : en
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Defamation Law 1e
Author: Crime and Mental Health Law in New South Wales
Author: Dan HowardPublisher:
ISBN: 9780409327083
Category : Criminal liability
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This publication is a practical guide to the law on mental health issues that arise within the criminal justice framework in New South Wales. It offers comprehensive coverage and clear explanations of all of the important topics in this field and is an ideal resource for lawyers, mental health professionals, correctional health personnel, and anyone else engaged in the fields of criminal law and forensic mental health, or students with an interest in pursuing studies or a career in these areas. All chapters have been fully revised, updated and, in many cases, significantly expanded. The operation of the Mental Health Act 2007 and the Mental Health (Forensic Provisions) Act 1990 is dealt with in detail. New to this edition are the chapters on the management of forensic and correctional patients, infanticide, and a comprehensive chapter on the assessment and management of risk, including a section on the Crimes (Serious Sex Offenders) Act 2006.
Children and the Law in Australia
Author: Lisa Young (Barrister)Publisher:
ISBN: 9780409342024
Category : Child abuse
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The second edition of this highly-regarded work provides extensive coverage of the ways in which the law and children interact. Topics such as criminal law, the internet, immigration law, family law, medical law, discrimination law, education and the legal process are included with contributions from expert authors in each area. Each chapter is contributed by an expert on that topic and is written to provide a clear, authoritative and accessible discussion suitable for a wide audience. This edition provides an extended socio-legal focus, ensuring the work is relevant for practitioners, non-legal professionals working in child-related areas, researchers and students in both law and non-law units at undergraduate and postgraduate level. It includes discussion on topical issues such as: surrogacy, youth rights, the internet and cyber bullying, international adoption, migration, international child abduction, the Royal Commission into Child Sexual Assault, and the impact of the Convention on the Rights of the Child on Australian Law. Features * Authoritative commentary by expert contributors * Includes socio-legal focus to ensure accessibility and relevance to a wide market * Includes traditional topics and areas of recent prominence Related Titles * Young, Sifris, Carroll & Monahan, Family Law in Australia, 9th ed, 2016
Defamation Law in Australia
Author: Patrick Thomas GeorgePublisher:
ISBN: 9780409326437
Category : Libel and slander
Languages : en
Pages : 666
Book Description
Read the review first published in Ethos - Journal of the ACT Law Society.Read the review first published in the Law Institute Journal - Law Institute of Victoria .The law of defamation strikes a delicate balance between the rights of freedom of speech and protection of reputation. In Australia there is no general right to publish statements freely and without inhibition. Defamation Law in Australia is an essential reference work for not only legal practitioners, but also publishers, journalists and students of this area of law. Following the introduction of the Defamation Act 2005, defamation law is now substantially uniform. The provisions of the Defamation Act 2005 are identified and explained and important topics such as reputation and freedom of speech are explored. A full reproduction of the Defamation Act 2005 is provided in an Appendix, together with a Comparative Table of Defamation Statutes, contrasting the previous legislation with the new Act.This second edition has been completely revised to reflect changes to legislation and case law, including an analysis of major High Court and Court of Appeal decisions relating to defences of truth, common law qualified privilege and fair comment. It addresses new developments in invasion of privacy law in Australia and explores topical issues such as the procedure to identify publishers of online defamatory material.
AUSTRALIAN COMPETITION LAW, 4TH EDITION.
Author: Alex BrucePublisher:
ISBN: 9780409353440
Category : Antitrust law
Languages : en
Pages : 412
Book Description
A clear and accessible guide to the regulation of competition in Australia.
Laying Down the Law
Author: Robin CreykePublisher:
ISBN: 9780409351941
Category : Electronic books
Languages : en
Pages : 720
Book Description
Laying Down the Law provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the study of law.
Elder Law in Australia
Author: Rodney LewisPublisher: Butterworth-Heinemann
ISBN: 9780409324723
Category : Estate planning
Languages : en
Pages : 566
Book Description
Australia's population is ageing. In order for legal practitioners and other professionals such as financial advisors, accountants and healthcare workers to address the changing needs of their clients, it is essential that they have a solid grasp of the unique collection of legal issues that affect the elderly. Written in clear and accessible language, the text surveys a number of topics unique to the elderly including: mistreatment in aged care, elder abuse, discrimination, capacity to execute legal documents and challenges to wills and estates. This second edition has been updated to reflect recent changes to legislation and case law. It incorporates new commentary on intergenerational property transfer, statutory wills and the claims and entitlements of veterans. The sensitive issues of advance medical directives and termination of medical treatment are also explored.
Workplace Health and Safety Law in Australia, 2nd Edition
Author: N. FosterPublisher:
ISBN: 9780409342833
Category : Civil law
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Workplace Health and Safety Law in Australia provides an introduction to the law of workplace health and safety in Australia, and offers clear concise commentary on all aspects of related civil and criminal law. The book sets out the wide range of legal obligations employers and managers must understand to provide a safe and compliant workplace, including discussion of the contract of employment, common law obligations, workers' compensation law, anti-discrimination legislation and the statutory workplace safety law. This revised edition incorporates a thorough discussion of the state of the law since the introduction of harmonised legislation around Australia, including reference to the latest cases. It is an invaluable resource for business and law students, legal professionals and senior business managers alike. Features Written by an academic for a student market No prior legal background required Reader friendly with tables and chart Online updates of chapters to keep up with current legislation in OHS Related Titles Kennedy, Work Health and Safety: What You Need to Know, 2012Pittard & Naughton, Australian Labour and Employment Law, 2015
Powers of Attorney
Author: Effective Legal Research
Author: Irene NemesPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 464
Book Description
A practical introductory guide to legal research which identifies the sources and explains how to use them. It includes worked examples, flow charts, diagrams and exercises to explain both hard copy and electronic research methods. In this new edition, the authors have updated and improved the text.