Sometimes you will need to see how an Act, or a particular provision of it, has been interpreted by the Courts. There may also be journal articles, or commentary in legal encyclopaedias.
These can help you understand:
Here are some tips on how to look up related materials in major law databases.
Lexis+ Australia
In Lexis+ Australia, look up a provision of an Act. The Legislation Citator link will take you to relevant cases, commentary and articles.
Commentary in Halsbury’s Laws of Australia is especially useful.
LawOne
In LawOne, look up an Act and use the Key Info button.
The Cases link will show you cases relating to each provision.
AustLII
In AustLII, look up a provision of an Act.
The NoteUp References link shows related cases and articles.
Sort results using the By Database tab to see these more clearly. AustLII also has the text of Law Reform Commission reports.
HeinOnline
HeinOnline is the Library's main law journal article database. The video below will help you use this database.
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