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Australian Law: Free online resources

Secondary Sources


Secondary sources are a great place to start when undertaking research in a topic you are unfamiliar with. Secondary sources provide an overview and different points of view on topics and can assist you in ascertaining the relevant legislation and significant cases on the topic. There are a range of free resources available for locating secondary sources, see the Open source secondary sources and Historical resources sections below.

Free Secondary Sources


Free Practical Legal Assistance


  • Government departments and agencies also produce a range of publications on current legal issues. If you are interested in a specific topic, check the responsible department website for information.

Historical Resources


Commentary


 

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