Business and Law in Australia

Abstract

Business and Law in Australia is a great first reference for any business student seeking a precise and down-to-earth statement of the various topics that make up the study of commercial law. The authors lay out the various interactions of law on the running of a business, both large and small, with succinct explanations of each area of law and their impact on the responsibilities of those running an enterprise. This text is designed to be "reader friendly" with the use of plain English in providing precise statements of the law, practical diagrams and flow charts to give some visual mapping of commercial law topics, and the inclusion of "checklists" to effectively delineate a legal issue into its components. <br/> This book is designed specifically for those studying law for the first time, particularly for someone who is studying business and needs to put their commercial studies into a legal context. Each chapter begins by identifying and explaining the terminology used within each topic. It also spells out the chapter's aims and objectives. Extensive questions (and answers) are provided in the latter part of the chapter so that students can test their comprehension of the subject matter in a practical manner. A variety of questions have been included - to suit both students' individual study and teachers seeking to promote discussion and focus in their business law classes. <br/> The book begins with an introduction to the fundamentals of the Australian legal system, with later chapters focusing on specific topics and issues that have an impact on business law in the various Australian jurisdictions. While a substantial part of the book is dedicated to contract law, business organisations and some of the institutions that are subject to the law, a number of other regulatory areas are also considered in detail, particularly in the way they interact with business obligations, community responsibilities and consumer rights. <br/> This work updates specific business law areas, particularly in relation to the now established Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) and its enhancement of consumer rights, with a review of each business law topic by incorporating the latest cases and changes to legislation. Further chapters address topics which impact upon business, including criminal law, tort law, business ethics and employment law, areas that are constantly changing as new cases are decided and as new technology challenges existing laws.