LEGAL SYSTEM

WHAT IS A LAW?
SOURCES OF LAW
Case Law
Legislation
The Effect of Legislation on Case Law
THE AUSTRALIAN CONSTITUTIONAL SYSTEM
LAW REFORM
ADVERSARIAL MODEL
STATE COURTS
COMMONWEALTH COURTS
High Court of Australia
Federal Court of Australia
Family Court of Australia
Federal Magistrates Court
TRIBUNALS
THE COURT SYSTEM
ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Advantages of alternative dispute resolution
Unassisted negotiation
Lawyer to lawyer negotiation
Mediation
Conciliation
Expert Appraisal
Expert Determination
Arbitration
When not to use alternative dispute resolution
ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION SERVICES
Community Mediation Services
Family Mediation
Commercial and Other Mediation Services
Services
HOW TO FIND THE LAW
Acts and Delegated Legislation
HOW TO READ AN ACT
Law Reports
HOW TO READ A CASE
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