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Classification Of Law (Public (Public law is concerned with regulating…
Classification Of Law
Public
Public law is concerned with regulating people's behaviour within society as a whole and protects the freedom of individuals. It also deals with the conduct society expects from its government (the state)
Administrative
Deals with the decisions and power of these government departments. This law allows courts to review and change the decisions of government if necessary.
Criminal
Criminal laws are needed to keep the community safe from harm, to provide for an orderly society and to provide a way of deal with a crime when it occurs. Offenders will be punished if they choose to put people and property at risk.
Constitutional
Concerned with the powers and authority of parliament and the rights of each citizen, and the powers between the federal and the state governments
Industrial
Concerned with the rights and obligations of employers and employees. Much of the law deals with the legal way of resolving industrial disputes, workers' compensation, occupational health and safety, and discrimination in the workforce
Private
Private law deals with how individuals interact with other individuals; the rights and duties people have towards each other.
Family
Regulates family relationships. It sets out rules about the process of getting married; who can get married; de facto relationships; divorce; custody and other aspects involving family members
Contract
Concerned with legal agreements between two or more people. If one party fails to carry out his or her side of the agreement, that person can be sued for breach of contract.
Property
Recognises real property (land and buildings) and personal property (goods and services we purchase). Specifically, property law provides regulations about the sale, leasing and hiring of property
Tort
Deals with situations when one person infringes the rights of another, resulting in distress or injury; for example the mental distress caused by being bullied