Law Books for Libraries recommended list - list of titles
Law Books for Libraries recommended list - list of titles
List of titles: August 2023
Please note: these resources are recommended only. It is not compulsory for your library to purchase new titles or new editions on this list. However, please ensure all out of date titles or editions are withdrawn and discarded, as advised by LIAC.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander legal relations. 2nd ed
Author
Larissa Behrendt et al
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Date
2018
ISBN
9780190310035
Price
$99.95
Summary
Discusses the major legal issues faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Topics covered include Constitutional recognition and the Uluru Statement from the Heart, Stolen Generation reparation tribunals and their responses, indigenous women and criminal justice, and family violence.
Note
The previous edition had the title Indigenous legal relations in Australia.
Useful for HSC Legal Studies: Indigenous Peoples, and Human Rights
Animal law in Australia: an integrated approach. 2nd ed
Author
Alex Bruce
Publisher
LexisNexis
Date
2017
ISBN
9780409343809
Price
$131.00
Summary
Covers animal law in history, animals as assistants, companion animals, animals as entertainment, cruelty, animals as food, and animals and science.
Note
Useful for students
Australian master tax guide. 72nd ed
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Date
2023
ISBN
9781922847119
Price
$240.00
Summary
Designed to help practitioners, business organisations and students quickly locate accurate answers to their tax questions.
Note
This book is published twice a year – the year end edition and the tax year end edition. You do not need to purchase both.
Business and the law. 7th ed
Author
Andrew Terry and Des Giugni
Publisher
Thomson Reuters
Date
2019
ISBN
9780455241623
Price
$162.00
Summary
Contains chapters on all aspects of business law, including contract, torts, corporate structure, franchising, and the Australian Consumer Law.
Note
Useful for students
Capacity toolkit: information for government and community workers, professionals, families and carers in New South Wales
Publisher
NSW Department of Communities and Justice
Date
2008, Reprinted 2020. Note: The 2020 reprint only contains minor changes related to names of organisations and contact details. It is not a replacement publication for the 2008 and 2009 versions of the Capacity Toolkit.
A resource for government and community workers, professionals, families and carers on assessing whether a person has the capacity to make legal, financial, medical and personal decisions. It includes making an advance care directive, entering into contracts, making a will, power of attorney and enduring guardianship.
Children and the law in Australia. 2nd ed
Author
L Young, MA Kenny and G Monahan (eds)
Publisher
LexisNexis Butterworths
Date
2016
ISBN
9780409342024
Price
$169.00
Summary
A comprehensive book on children’s law, with chapters on a wide variety of subjects including the criminal responsibility of children, education, children and family law, adoption, medical treatment, and child witnesses.
Civil procedure. 4th ed
Author
Bridget Cullen
Publisher
Thomson Reuters
Date
2018
ISBN
9780455241074
Price
$45.00
Summary
One of the easy to read Nutshell series, it includes chapters on the fundamental principles of civil procedure, case management, jurisdiction, commencing proceedings, pleadings, discovery, settlement, trial and judgment, costs, appeals, and alternative dispute resolution.
Contract. 7th ed
Author
Geoff Lindsay
Publisher
Thomson Reuters
Date
2014
ISBN
9780455232799
Price
$47.00
Summary
A mini law text for students and others wanting an outline of the principles of contract law and key cases.
Note
Useful for students.
Criminal laws: materials and commentary on criminal law and process of New South Wales. 7th ed
Author
David Brown et al
Publisher
Federation Press
Date
2020
ISBN
9781760021795
Price
$165.00
Summary
A criminal law textbook which covers criminalisation, the criminal process, components of criminal offences, defences, assault and sexual assault, public order offences, drugs offences, dishonest acquisition, complicity, conspiracy and association, and sentencing. Includes extracts from cases and other legal resources. Highly recommended for students.
Note
Useful for HSC Legal Studies: Crime
Elder law: a guide to working with older Australians
Author
Edited by Sue Field, Karen Williams and Carolyn Sappideen
Publisher
Federation Press
Date
2018
ISBN
9781760021825
Price
$120.00
Summary
A comprehensive and practical book dealing with the questions: Who will make decisions for me if I am unable to? How can I record my decisions in advance so people can make decisions that align with my preferences? What services are available to support me? Where will I live? How do I plan a secure financial future for myself and my loved ones?
Health law in Australia. 3rd ed
Author
Ben White, Fiona McDonald and Lindy Willmott
Publisher
Thomson Reuters
Date
2018
ISBN
9780455238753
Price
$189.00
Summary
Covers a wide range of topics including medical ethics, negligence, consent to medical treatment, confidentiality, privacy and medical research.
Human rights: treaties, statutes and cases
Author
Martin Flynn et al
Publisher
LexisNexis Butterworths
Date
2011
ISBN
9780409327830
Price
$125.00
Summary
A comprehensive collection of international and Australian human rights materials.
Note
Useful for HSC Legal Studies: Human Rights, and World Order
The immigration kit: a practical guide to Australia's immigration law. 10th ed
Author
Edited by Ali Mojtahedi, commissioned by the Immigration Advice and Rights Centre
Publisher
Federation Press
Date
2022
ISBN
9781760023324
Price
$145.00
Summary
The most comprehensive, plain language guide to Australia’s immigration, refugee and citizenship law. It provides up-to-date information regarding bridging visas, family visas, skilled migration, refugee and humanitarian visas, students, temporary workers, and Australian citizenship.
Indigenous legal issues: commentary and materials. 4th ed
Author
Heather McRae and Garth Nettheim
Publisher
Thomson Reuters
Date
2009
ISBN
9780455225722
Price
$189.00
Note
New edition due in 2024
Summary
Gives an excellent overview of indigenous legal issues, considering subjects such as indigenous governance, land rights, native title, racial discrimination, and child welfare. It also discusses recent developments including the abolition of ATSIC, the NT intervention, and the apology to the stolen generations
Note
Useful for HSC Legal Studies: Indigenous Peoples, and Human Rights
International law. 2nd ed
Author
Ben Clarke and Jackson Maogoto
Publisher
Thomson Reuters
Date
2009
ISBN
9780455225630
Price
$47.00
Summary
An introduction to the key principles of public international law.
Note
Useful for students
International law of human rights. 2nd ed
Author
Adam McBeth, Justine Nolan and Simon Rice
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Date
2017
ISBN
9780190304249
Price
$124.95
Summary
Topics discussed include state sovereignty, sexual orientation and gender identity rights, environmental rights, armed conflict, and terrorism .
Note
Useful for students
The law of succession in New South Wales. 4th ed
Author
G L Certoma
Publisher
Thomson Reuters
Date
2010
ISBN
9780455227207
Price
Out of print
Summary
A thorough discussion of succession law, covering intestacy, wills, family provision, and the estate.
Note
Useful for those wanting more detailed information about wills and family provision.
Mabo, Wik & native title. 4th ed
Author
Peter Butt, Robert Eagleson and Patricia Lane
Publisher
Federation Press
Date
2001
ISBN
1862873860
Price
Out of print
Summary
A guide to the Mabo and Wik High Court decisions, the government's response to Wik, the operation of the amended Native Title Act, Indigenous Land Use Agreements (ILUAs) and important issues about the precise nature of native title which are still being resolved in the courts.
Note
Useful for HSC Legal Studies: Indigenous Peoples, and Human Rights
Sports law. 4th ed
Author
David Thorpe et al
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Date
2022
ISBN
9780190329860
Price
$149.99
Summary
Provides an overview of the law that regulates all sporting activities in Australia. It examines the areas of law that apply to sport including governance, torts, criminal liability, intellectual property, marketing, behavioural misconduct, doping, trade and competition.
Strata law in NSW
Author
Elisabeth Peden and Wayne Muddle
Publisher
Thomson Reuters
Date
2021
ISBN
9780455501703
Price
$131.00
Summary
A practical manual for strata meetings and useful for anyone who has to go to NCAT on a strata related matter.
Tourism and hospitality law in Australia
Author
Jennifer Hanna and Loranes Kairouz
Publisher
Thomson Reuters
Date
2018
ISBN
9780455237107
Price
$143.00
Summary
An easy to understand guide to the major laws applicable to the tourism and hospitality industry. Topics covered include consumer claims, negligence, contract law, consumer protection, and a discussion of the laws applying to service providers including travel intermediaries, carriers, accommodation and food and beverage providers, attractions and recreational services.
Note
Useful for students
Understanding law: an introduction to Australia's legal system. 9th ed
Author
Judith Jones
Publisher
LexisNexis
Date
2020
ISBN
9780409353112
Price
$77.00
Summary
A useful starting point for anyone who wants to know more about the law. Includes chapters on indigenous law, English law, Australian law, case law and legislation, lawyers, courts, due process of law, access to justice, and law and morality.
Note
Useful for students
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