LexisNexis Guide: Legislation and Statutory Interpretation, 5th edition

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