Conflict of Laws in AustraliaSixth edition of a textbook for students taking conflict of laws as part of the LLB course. Content covers all Australian jurisdictions and the subject matter deals with the resolution of conflicts which arise because of the interaction between different legal systems. Includes discussions of family law, assignment of property and federal jurisdiction. This edition updated and revised to include significant new legislation and decisions which have come into effect since the fifth edition was published in 1991. Includes table of abbreviations, table of cases, table of statutes and an index. The author is professor of law, Bond University. Also available in paperback. |
Contents
Preface | xvii |
Table of Cases | xxv |
Table of Statutes | lvii |
Copyright | |
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