The Institute is the national focus for the study of crime and criminal justice in Australia and for the dissemination of criminal justice information. The site contains selected publications and conference papers, a Directory of Australian Researchers in Criminology and Criminal Justice, statistics, research groups, press releases and links to related sites and information.
The Australasian Legal Information Institute (AustLII) website provides more than 500 searchable databases of Australian legislation, case law and other legal materials, free of charge. It is a joint undertaking of the Faculties of Law at University of Technology in Sydney and the University of New South Wales. AustLII covers both Commonwealth (national) and state/territorial materials, together with treaties, law reform reports. It also links to secondary sources such as e-journals.
Website of the Australian Government's Legislation Register which provides access to Commonwealth primary and secondary legislation. The Legislation Register is managed by the Office of Parliamentary Counsel and contains the full text and details of the lifecycle of individual laws and the relationships between them. Legislation is available as amended (in both current and historical versions), and as originally passed. Bills and gazettes are also provided.
Hosted by international law firm Kennedys, this website provides links to full-text articles and publications on various sectors of law, including: Aviation; Construction and Engineering; Energy; Healthcare; Insurance; Maritime and International Trade; Public Sector; Rail and Retail. Articles are free to view and can be selected by sector or jurisdiction.
The Tasmania Law Reform Institute is based at the University of Tasmania undertaking "law reform work and research on topics proposed by the Government, the community, the University and the Institute itself." The website has information about the establishment of the Law Reform Institute and an overview of the history of law reform in Tasmania. There is also information about work currently in progress at the Institute. Reports of completed projects are made available on the site in PDF format.
Website of the Queensland Law Society (QLS) the organisation representing solicitors in Queensland, Australia. The site has information for QLS members, the general public, the media and students. There is background information about the QLS including its history, structure and a copy of their latest annual report made available in PDF format. The site has advice on making a complaint against a solicitor, press releases, a link to the QLS rules and organisational information.
Website providing information about the library and collections of the High Court of Australia. Access is given to the Library's online catalogue and a selection of library publications. The Monthly List of Acquisitions providing details of new titles added to the library in the last month and a list of the library's serials are both made available as PDF documents. A link to the library's High Court Bulletin on the AustLII website includes a record of cases reserved and cases granted or refused special leave.
Website of Australian law firm Gilbert and Tobin. The site has information about the firm and the services it provides along with contact details and profiles of staff members. A selection of in-house publications including updates, newsletters, brochures and practical guides are made freely available online in either PDF or HTML formats. These cover areas such as competition and regulation, intellectual property, litigation and dispute resolution, and corporate, communications and technology.
The Computers and Law Journal is published quarterly by the Australian and New Zealand Societies for Computers and the Law. The Journal's intended readership includes legal practitioners, academics and computer and telecommunications company executives. Computers and Law Journal has feature articles, case notes and book reviews covering legal issues relating to information technology, the Internet, computer software, telecommunications and intellectual property. Journal articles older than a year can be viewed in full on the AustLII site.
Website of the Queensland Courts in Australia, administered by the Supreme Court Library. Includes information about the Supreme Court, District Courts, Magistrates' Courts, Children's Court, and Mental Health Court, as well as the tribunals, such as the Consumer and Commercial Tribunal and the Land and Resources Tribunal. Judgments from the Queensland courts are available, along with practice directions and links to state legislation.
