Legislation and statutory interpretation / Kath Hall, Claire Macken.

Chatswood, N.S.W. : LexisNexis Australia, 2021.

5th edition

198811

Law -- Interpretation and construction -- Australia.

Legislation -- Australia.

Statutes -- Australia.

1. Introduction to this guide, legislation and statutory interpretation

2. Legislation as a source of law

3. Legislative process

4. Statutory interpretation

5. Answering problem questions on statutory interpretation

6. Researching legislation .

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. - Publisher's website.

Previous edition: 2015.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

9780409352405

vii, 208 pages ; 22 cm