Procedures
Appellate Procedure in Australia
Introduction The appellate system in Australia provides for the review of decisions of courts and tribunals by higher courts. The system is hierarchical, with three principal tiers: the primary court …
Civil Procedure in Australia
Introduction Civil procedure in Australia governs the conduct of civil litigation in federal and state courts. Australia operates an adversarial system, in which the parties control the scope and …
Class Actions in Australia
Introduction Class actions (known in Australia as representative proceedings or group proceedings) enable a representative party to bring proceedings on behalf of a group of persons who have claims …
Criminal Procedure in Australia
Introduction Criminal procedure in Australia governs the process by which the state brings criminal charges against an accused person and determines guilt or innocence. The procedure is divided …
Evidence in Civil Proceedings (Australia)
Introduction The law of evidence in Australian civil proceedings governs what material may be admitted as proof of the facts in issue, the manner in which evidence is presented, and the weight it …
Sentencing in Australia
Introduction Sentencing in Australia is the judicial process by which a court determines the appropriate penalty for a convicted offender. Each Australian jurisdiction has its own sentencing …