This book is an invaluable resource for anyone studying legislation and statutory interpretation in Australia. It provides clear and informative discussion on:
• the importance of legislation and statutory interpretation
• the relationship between legislation and case law
• the format of statutes and delegated legislation
• the legislative process
• the modern approach to statutory interpretation (including interpretation in context, the purposive approach, extrinsic evidence, common law presumptions and the effect of interpretation)
• answering problem questions
• how to research legislation
The fifth edition of this popular guide has been updated to include:
• expanded analysis of the modern approach to statutory interpretation
• recent case law (including key High Court decisions)
• updated examples of legislation
• revised problem questions and answers
• updated discussion on researching legislation
Features
• Clear accessible explanations ensure concepts are clearly understood
• Includes examples, questions and excerpts from relevant legislation to consolidate learning
• Supported by large range of online lecturer materials
Related Titles
• Hall & Macken, Statutory Interpretation: Principles and Context, 2021
• Pearce, Statutory Interpretation in Australia, 9th ed, 2019
• Pearce, Interpretation Acts in Australia, 2018
Dr Claire Macken is Professor and Deputy Pro Vice-Chancellor (Learning and Teaching) in the College of Business and Law at RMIT University. Claire started her career in law and has previously held various leadership positions in both industry and higher education.
Dr Kath Hall is an Australian academic with over 25 years' experience teaching and researching in universities in Australia and overseas, most recently as an Associate Professor in the Law School at the Australian National University. She is an internationally recognised expert on Transnational Anti-Corruption Law, Corporate Law and Legal Ethics.