Interpretation Acts in Australia, 3rd edition

Interpretation Acts in Australia, 3rd edition provides a focused and practical treatment of the legislation that governs how Australian statutes are read, applied and administered. Written by Emeritus Professor Dennis C Pearce AO, FAAL, the work explains the role of Interpretation Acts across Australian jurisdictions and examines the rules and presumptions that affect the commencement, amendment, repeal, structure and practical operation of legislation.

This new edition continues the title's detailed analysis of the framework and content of legislation, particular general references, key words and expressions, statutory treatment of particular activities, governmental offices and appointments, delegations, and the exercise of powers. It is designed to assist legal practitioners, government lawyers, parliamentary counsel, courts, the Bar, corporate counsel and academics who need reliable guidance on statutory construction and the day-to-day operation of legislative provisions.

With clear organisation, comprehensive coverage of Australian Interpretation Acts and the authority of one of Australia's leading public law scholars, this edition is a valuable reference for anyone working with legislation.

Features

• Dedicated national treatment of Interpretation Acts across Australian jurisdictions

• Written by Emeritus Professor Dennis Pearce AO, FAAL, a leading Australian authority on statutory interpretation and public law

• Practical coverage of commencement, amendment, repeal, legislative structure and the content of legislation

• Detailed discussion of general references, particular words, particular activities, governmental offices, delegations and exercise of powers

• Restructured third edition, including separate treatment of governmental offices/appointments and delegations

• Useful for practitioners, government lawyers, parliamentary counsel, the Bar, corporate counsel, courts and academics

• Includes tables of cases and statutes and an index to support quick legal research

Related Titles

• Pearce & Argument, Delegated Legislation in Australia, 6th edition

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