Topic 5 & 6 - Introduction to the Australian Legal System

Understanding the Australian Legal System

Statutory interpretation

Intro to Law and Aus legal system

What is law and is law relevant to business?

The subject matter of law

Separation of powers doctrine

Types of legal systems

Australian legal system

Public law

Private law

the purpose of law

Changing the law

Constitutional law

Administrative law

Criminal law

Taxation law

Tort law

Contract law

Competition and consumer law

Property law

Commercial law

Employment law

Company and partnership law

Legislature

Executive

Judiciary

Common law legal system

Civil law legas systems