Legify |
Federal Register of Legislation |
Western Australian Legislation |
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Source Commonwealth Acts And Subsidiary Legislation by: Links to source |
Source Western Australian Acts and Subsidiary Legislation by:
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Step 1: Search for Act by title Tips: |
Step 1: Select > Acts (located in menu to left of screen) |
Step 1: Select > Acts > As passed |
Step 2: Filter Results by jurisdiction |
Step 2: Select As made |
Step 2:Select the relevant starting letter of the Act title from the alphabet block Example: Bail Act 1982 |
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Step 3:Select the relevant starting letters of the Act title from the alphabet block Example: Australian Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation Authority Act 2008
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Step 3:Navigate to Act title |
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Step 4:Navigate to Act title Tip: Tip: Filter results by a word within the Act title |
Step 4:Click on the Page icon |
Step 5:Click on the Act title OR Click on View Series to view all compilations Tip: |
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Federal Register of Legislation |
Western Australian Legislation |
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Source Commonwealth Acts And Subsidiary Legislation by: |
Source Western Australian Acts and Subsidiary Legislation by:
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Step 1:Select > Acts (located in menu to left of screen) |
Step 1:Select > Acts > As passed |
Step 2:Select As made |
Step 2:Select the relevant year of the Act
Example: Bail Act 1982 (Act 86 of 1982) |
Step 3:Change the Browse option to Year/Number
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Step 3:Navigate to Act number Acts are in number order, starting at Act No. 1 of Year |
Step 4:Select the relevant year Example: Australian Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation Authority Act 2008 (Act 122 of 2008)
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Step 4:Click on the Page icon |
Step 5:Navigate to Act number Acts are in number order, starting at Act No. 1 of Year |
To view all versions of a Act, |
Tip:Change Page size to 100 if Act number is greater than 50 |
Tip:To see the changes made between versions, select Versions of the Act Select the later version from the table, an open the Compare (PDF) version Use the Bookmarks to navigate through the Act to each amendment |
Step 6:Click on the Act title OR Click on View Series to view all compilations Tip:
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Tip:Select View Series to easily access delegated legislation (Regulations) and Bills |
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Bill + EM + 2RS (sourced from Hansard) + Reports = Act
Commonwealth Act Amendments | Western Australian Act Amendments |
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Step 1: Source Act using Legify.com.au |
Step 1: Source Act using Legify.com.au |
Step 2: In the TABLE OF CONTENTS pane |
Step 2: Navigate through the Act to the clause
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Step 3: Expand + the Endnotes
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Step 3: Amendment history is located Note the amendment dates |
Step 4: Select Endnote 4—Amendment history |
Step 4: Return to the list of Versions |
Step 5: Locate section number to find amending/inserting/etc Act/s Note: Amending Act is given by number (note Act’s assent date) |
Step 5: Read the Currency start and end dates
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Step 6: Search for Act by Number to see change/s:
To find the amendment Ctl + F [section number or keyword] |
Step 6: From the Compare column, select the PDF version of the Act
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Step 7: To see original wording to compare changes:
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Step 7: Use the Bookmarks to quickly navigate to the section to see the change in wording
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To understand why the amendment was made, source the amending Act's
Explanatory Memorandum (attached to the Bill)
Second Reading Speech
View these step-by-step instructions for sourcing amendments to Acts/legislation using specific databases:
Federal Register of Legislation (Cth) Legify.com.au: |
Western Australian Legislation (WA) Legify.com.au: |
Commonwealth Acts | Western Australian Acts |
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Step 1: Source Act on Federal Register of Legislation Tip: use Legify |
Step 1: Source Act on Western Australian Legislation Tip: use Legify
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Step 2: Select the View Series link in the Details pane |
Step 2: Select Versions of this Act |
Step 3: Check the Start and End dates each version was in force between |
Step 3: Select Consolidated Versions
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Step 4: Select the version relevant to specific time period |
Step 4: Check the Start and End dates each version was in force between |
Note:
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Tip: Choose the Compare PDF version Use the Bookmarks to navigate through amendments |
General search instructions:
AustLII |
Jade |
Lexis Advance |
Westlaw Australia |
Option 1: LawCite1. Select LawCite (located at the far right on the red band) |
1. Select Jade Browser tab Select Legislation Collection Select By legislature |
Option 1: Quick Find: LegislationSelect the Legislation tab
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Option 1: Global Search:1. Search by Act title and section number in the global search box Example: WAIT
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2. Complete Legislation Considered fields Tip: Do not include a designation abbreviation - just the number) _________________________ |
2. Select Western Australian Legislation - Acts (WALegAct) Navigate to the relevant Act: Select Le Select Legal Profession Act 2008
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2. Complete Legislation Title and Provision Number fields Tip: Do not include a designation abbreviation - just the number |
2. From the drop down suggestions, select the linked section title |
Option 2: NoteUp1. Select the relevant jurisdiction from the black ribbon on the AustLII home page Example: WA |
3. Navigate to relevant section Select section title |
3. From the Results list, select the hyperlinked section title
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3. From the Citing References tab, select Cases _________________________ |
2. Type the Act title and section number (number only) in the search box (located at the top right of screen) Example: |
4. Select relevant citations |
4. Select the View Legislation Citator link (located to the right of the section title) _________________________ |
Option 2: Global Search:1. Search by Act title in double inverted commas and section number to be within 10 words of Act title e.g. |
3. Select the magnifying glass Search icon |
Tip: Sign up for Jade Professional using your Murdoch student email address @student.murdoch.edu.au (it is free) |
Option 2: Cases Advanced Search:1. Select Advanced Search - Cases |
2. Select Cases Option 1: Select View All Cases Option 2: Select Cases from the Content types menu |
4. Select the hyperlinked Act and Section from the Results list from the Western Australian Current Acts database |
2. Complete Legislation Title and Provision Number fields Tip: Do not include a designation abbreviation - just the number) _________________________ |
Option 3: Advanced Search1. Select Content type - Cases |
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5. Select NoteUp References from the menu on the right of screen |
2. Select Advanced Search |
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6. Sort Results By Database to easily identify cases |
3. Complete Legislation Cited (Title) and Legislation Cited (Provision) fields Tip: Do not include a designation abbreviation _________________________ |
AustLII |
Informit including AGIS Plus Text |
Lexis Advance |
Westlaw Australia |
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Option 1: LawCite:Step 1: Select LawCite |
Step 1: Search by Act title in double inverted commas and jurisdiction e.g.
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Step 1: Select drop-down arrow beside Advanced Search
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Step 1: Search by Act title in double inverted commas and section number to be within 10 words of Act title e.g. |
Step 2: Add the Act title in Legislation Considered: Add the provision number in Section Tips: |
Step 2: Select Search |
Step 2: Navigate down to Legislation Title and Provision Number
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Step 2: Select Search
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Step 3: Select Search |
Step 3:
Add the term Tip:
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Step 3:
From the Results page: Option 1: Select View All Secondary Sources Option 2: Select Secondary Sources from the Content types menu
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Step 4: Select |
Step 4: Select Search |
Step 4:
From the Filter menu on the left of screen, Select Law Reviews & Journals
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Option 2: Database Search1. Select Journals & Scholarship from the red ribbon |
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Commonwealth Bills (1996+) | Western Australian Bills (1997+) |
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Step 1: Select ParlInfo on Parliament of Australia
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Step 1: Select Bills from the Parliamentary Business drop-down menu on Parliament of Western Australia |
Step 2: Select Guided Search tab |
Step 2: Select the Bill from the A-Z list |
Step 3: Select Documents relating to a Bill
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Other Source: AustLII |
Step 4: Enter Bill title (subject words only) Include date range if relevant |
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Step 5: Select the relevant Bill from the results List |
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Step 6: Select the link to the Bill home page |
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Tip: Select the link to the Bills Digest Bills Digest gives summary, purpose, background and impact of Bill (view in PDF format for live links) |
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Other Sources: Federal Register of Legislation - Bills and Explanatory Memoranda AustLII - Browse by year or title |
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Commonwealth Bills (pre-1996) | Western Australian Bills (pre-1997) |
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Print: Law Library: Stack 24 Australian Parliament. House of representatives & Senate. |
Print: Law Library: Stack 38 Western Australian Parliament Geoffrey Bolton Library South Wing Level 3 R 348.94101 W527 1
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Online: Look in Hansard |
Online: Look in Hansard |
Bill + EM + 2RS + Reports = Act
View these step-by-step instructions for sourcing Bills using specific databases:
Legify.com.au (Cth) Bills from 1996 onwards: |
Federal Register of Legislation (Cth) Bills from 1996 onwards: |
Bills Digest (Cth) (Browse by Year or Search) Bills from 1976 onwards: |
Parliament House (ParlInfo) (Cth) Bills from 1996 onwards: |
Parliament of Western Australia (WA) Bills from 2000 onwards: |
Bills Digest provides useful information on the purpose and background of Bills.
Lexis Advance |
Westlaw Australia |
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Step 1: Select drop-down arrow beside Advanced Search |
Step 1: Select Content type - Legislation |
Step 2: Navigate down to Defined Terms |
Step 2: Select Advanced Search |
Step 3: Add the term |
Step 3: Navigate down to Defined Terms |
Step 4: Select Search |
Step 4: Add the term |
Step 5: Narrow results by using filters Alternatively: Browse Results looking at Content and Jurisdiction |
Step 5: Select Search |
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Step 6: Narrow results by using filters Alternatively Select the highlighted hyperlink in the legislation results |
Option 2: Quick SearchStep 1: Select Defined Terms tab |
Option 2: General SearchStep 1: In the search box on the home page, type (character! OR compris! OR defin! OR describ! OR discuss! OR element! OR expla! OR interpret! OR mean! OR phras!) /15 SearchWord |
Step 2: Select the radio button for Legislative Definitions |
Step 2: From the Results page, OR View All beside the Legislation group |
Step 3: Add search term/s |
View these step-by-step instructions for sourcing defined terms in legislation using specific databases:
Lexis Advance |
Regulations, Rules, Determinations, etc by title:
Legify.com.au
Commonwealth Regulations, Rules, Determinations, etc from the Federal Register of Legislation by:
Name
Number and Year
Currently in Force
Western Australian Regulations, Rules, Determinations, etc from Western Australian Legislation by:
Name
Number and Year
Currently in Force
Commencement Date
Note: if you are already on the Western Australian Legislation page for a WA Act, select the link to Subsidiary legislation made under this Act(current versions)
All State and Territory legislation can be accessed from the Federal Register of Legislation
Legify |
Federal Register of Legislation |
Western Australian Legislation |
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Source all |
Source Commonwealth Acts And Subsidiary Legislation by: Links to source |
Source Western Australian Acts and Subsidiary Legislation by:
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Step 1: Search for Regulation by title Tips: |
Step 1: Select > Legislative Instruments (located in menu to left of screen) |
Option 1:Step 1: Select > Acts > As passed |
Step 2: Filter Results by jurisdiction |
Step 2: Select As made |
Step 2 Select the relevant starting letter of the Act title from the alphabet block Example: Bail Act 1982 |
Step 3: Select the link to Regulations from the Results list |
Step 3: Option 1: Browse Legislative Instruments TitleStep 3.O1.1 Select the relevant starting letters of the Regulations title from the alphabet block Example: Australian Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation Authority Regulations 2020 (F2020L00169)
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Step 3 Navigate to Act title |
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Step 3.O1.2: Navigate to Regulation title Tip: Tip: Filter results by a word within the Regulation title |
Step 4 Click on the Page icon |
Step 3.O1.3: Click on the Regulation title OR Click on View Series to view all compilations Tip: |
Step 5: Select |
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Step 3: Option 2: Browse Legislative Instruments Registration dateStep 3.O2.1 Change the Browse option to Year/Number |
Option 2:Step 1: Select > Subsidiary Legislation > In force and ceased |
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Step 3.O2.2 Select the relevant year Example: Australian Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation Authority Regulations 2020 (F2020L00169) |
Step 2: Select the relevant title or year of the Regulation
Example: Bail Amendment Regulations 2020 (SL 2020/235) |
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Step 3.O1.3: Navigate to Regulation using instrument number Note: Tips: Filter results by a word within the Act title |
Step 2.O2.3: Navigate to Regulation title or number |
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Step 3.O1.4: Click on the Act title OR Click on View Series to view all compilations Tip: |
Step 2.O2.3: Click on the Page icon |
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Tip: Select from the top menu to easily access extrinsic materials
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Bill + EM + 2RS (sourced from Hansard) + Reports = Act
Commonwealth Explanatory Memoranda (1996+) | Commonwealth Explanatory Memoranda (1901+) | Western Australian Explanatory Memoranda (2000+) |
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Step 1: Source Bill on Parliament of Australia |
Step 1: Source Bill on Federal Register of Legislation
Select > Bills (located in menu to left of screen) |
Step 1: Source Bill on Parliament of Western Australia |
Step 2: Select the Bill from the Browse list |
Step 2: Select As introduced A-Z |
Step 2: Select the Bill from the Browse list |
Step 3: Navigate down the Bills page to access the EM |
Step 3: Source the Bill by Title or Year Example: Australian Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation Authority Bill 2008 |
Step 3: Navigate down the Bills page to access the EM |
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Step 4: Select Explanatory Memorandum from the top menu in the light blue ribbon |
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Option 2:Step 1: Use Legify to source the Act from the Federal Register of Legislation
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Step 2: Select View Series |
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Step 3: Select Related Bills |
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Step 4: Select the Bill from the list |
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Step 5: Select Explanatory Memorandum from the top menu in the light blue ribbon |
Since 1982, Explanatory Memoranda have been standard practice for Bills.
Commonwealth Explanatory Memoranda Index:
Indicates whether there was an Explanatory Memoranda or Comparative Memoranda accompanying a Bill from 1901 to 1982
For more information on Commonwealth Explanatory Memoranda see Was there an EM? : Explanatory Memoranda and Explanatory Statements in the Commonwealth Parliament
In addition to the Parliament House website or Federal Register of Legislation, EMs can be sourced from AustLII.
Prior to 2000, Explanatory Memoranda in Western Australia were rarely published.
Explanatory Memoranda Pre - 2000: on the Parliamentary Library Western Australia website
Commonwealth Government Gazette - Federal Register of Legislation - 2012+
Commonwealth Government Gazette - Trove - pre-2012
From Trove's Advanced Search
Western Australian Government Gazette - Western Australian Legislation
Tip: conduct a general Internet search for WA Government Gazette articles on a topic
eg site:legislation.wa.gov.au "Western Australian Government Gazette" housing eligibility
Commonwealth Hansard | Western Australian Hansard (August 2000+) | Western Australian Hansard (1870 - June 2000) |
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Step 1: Access Hansard on Parliament of Australia |
Step 1: Access Hansard on Parliament of Western Australia |
Step 1: Access Hansard on Parliament of Western Australia |
Step 2: Scroll down screen to Search Hansard
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Step 2: Select Advanced search (August 2000 until present)
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Step 2: Select Hansard archive (1870 - June 2000)
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Step 3: Select More options to expand search |
Step 3: Check the box for Detailed Word and Phrase Searching |
Step 3: Select Advanced search |
Step 4: Add the details you know Tip: use the From & To calendar dates |
Step 4: Add the details you know |
Step 4: Add the details you know |
Step 5: Select Search |
Step 5: Select Search |
Step 5: Select Search |
Bill + EM + 2RS (sourced from Hansard) + Reports = Act
View these step-by-step instructions for sourcing parliamentary debates (Hansard) using specific databases:
Parliament of Australia (Cth): Hansard 1901+: |
ParlInfo Search (Cth) Hansard 1901+: |
ParlInfo Search (Cth) Hansard 1901+: |
Daily Transcripts - uncorrected Hansard is available about 3 hours after the House rises
Hansard is available in print in the Law Library at GR 328.94102 W527 3
See Finding Second Reading Speeches tab for more detailed information.
AustLII |
CCH IntelliConnect |
Lexis Advance |
Westlaw Australia |
1. Select LawCite (located at the far right on the red band) |
1. Add the legislation title and section number to the search box Tip: Enclose the legislation title in double inverted commas "Commercial Tenancy (Retail Shops) Agreements Act 1985"
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1. Select Advanced Search - Secondary Materials
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1. Search by Act title in double inverted commas and section number to be within 10 words of Act title e.g.
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2. Complete Legislation Title and Provision Number fields Tip: Do not include a designation abbreviation - just the number) |
2. Narrow Results by Document Type CCH Commentary
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2. Complete References to Legislation by Title and References to Legislation by Provision Number fields Tip: Do not include a designation abbreviation - just the number) |
2. From the Results page: Select Secondary Sources from the Content types menu |
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3. Narrow the search Results by Content Type > Commentary _________________________ |
3. Filter the Results by |
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Option 2: Quick Find: LawNow1. Select Legislation 2. Complete Legislation Title and Provision Number fields Tip: Do not include a designation abbreviation - just the number) |
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2. Select the relevant Result 3. Select the View Legislation Citator link (located to the right of the section title) |
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4. Navigate to Secondary Materials _________________________ |
ad = added or inserted |
o = order(s) |
am = amended |
Ord = Ordinance |
amdt = amendment |
orig = original |
c = clause(s) |
par = paragraph(s)/subparagraph(s)/sub-subparagraph(s) |
C[x] = Compilation No. x |
pres = present |
Ch = Chapter(s) |
prev = previous |
def = definition(s) |
(prev ... ) = previously |
Dict = Dictionary |
Pt = Part(s) |
disallowed = disallowed by Parliament |
r = regulation(s)/rule(s) |
Div = Division(s) |
reloc = relocated |
ed = editorial change |
renum = renumbered |
exp = expires/expired or ceases/ceased to have effect |
rep = repealed |
F = Federal Register of Legislation |
rs = repealed and substituted |
gaz = gazette |
s = section(s)/subsection(s) |
LA = Legislation Act 2003 |
Sch = Schedule(s) |
Sdiv = Subdivision(s) |
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(md) = misdescribed amendment can be given effect |
SLI = Select Legislative Instrument |
(md not incorp) = misdescribed amendment cannot be given effect |
SR = Statutory Rules |
mod = modified/modification |
Sub-Ch = Sub-Chapter(s) |
No. = Number(s) |
SubPt = Subpart(s) |
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underlining = whole or part not commenced or to be commenced |
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Source: Acts Interpretation Act 1901 (Cth) Endnote 2—Abbreviation key
Commonwealth Committee Reports (1970+) | Western Australian Committee Reports (1997+) |
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Step 1: Access the Committees page on Parliament of Australia |
Step 1: Access the Committees page on Parliament of Western Australia |
Step 2: Select More options immediately below the Search box |
Step 2: Select Advanced search |
Step 3: Add the details you know |
Step 3: Add the details you know Alternatively: Select from the All committees menu, |
Step 4: Select Search |
Step 4: Select Search |
Step 5: Select Report from the About this inquiry menu, |
Step 5: Select Report tab
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Bill + EM + 2RS + Reports = Act
View these step-by-step instructions for sourcing Parliamentary Committee Reports using specific databases:
Commonwealth Parliamentary Committee Reports (Cth): |
WA Parliament (WA) 1990+: |
Register of Commonwealth Committee Reports - House of Representative and Joint Committee Reports from 1901 to 17 October 2014
Commonwealth Committee Reports (1970+) | Western Australian Committee Reports (1997+) |
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Step 1: Access the Committees page on Parliament of Australia |
Step 1: Access the Committees page on Parliament of Western Australia |
Step 2: Select More options immediately below the Search box |
Step 2: Select Advanced search |
Step 3: Add the details you know |
Step 3: Add the details you know Alternatively: Select from the All committees menu, |
Step 4: Select Search |
Step 4: Select Search |
Step 5: Select Report from the About this inquiry menu, |
Step 5: Select Report tab
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View these step-by-step instructions for sourcing the progress of a Bill through Parliament using specific databases:
Parliament House (ParlInfo) (Cth) Bills from 1996 onwards: |
Parliament of Western Australia (WA) Bills from 2000 onwards: |
Bills Digest provides useful information on the purpose and background of Bills.
Bill + EM + 2RS + Reports = Act
Both the Minister for Immigration and Border Protection, and the Department of Immigration and Border Protection, have produced policies and procedures about how they would like the decision maker (Department staff) to interpret and apply the law.
This is because the law is quite complex and can change frequently.
Not all terms are defined precisely in the Act and Regulations so there can be real uncertainly in application – policy is supposed to provide that consistency.
Section 499 of the Migration Act 1958 (Cth) permits the minister to formulate “written directions to a person or body having functions or powers under [the] Act if the directions are about … the performance of those functions ... or the exercise of those powers”.
There are several Directions in force and they relate to diverse matters such as:
Decision makers are obliged to comply with a direction made under this section provided such Directions are not inconsistent with the provisions of the Act or the Regulations.
The Department of Immigration and Border Protection produces its own detailed policy material to assist delegates.
The Procedures Advice Manual (PAM) runs to several volumes and is regularly updated.
The latest version is PAM3. In addition to PAM, the Migration Series Instructions (MSIs) provide commentary on specific aspects of the legislative scheme and are used by delegates in the decision-making process.
Policy is not legally binding on the Minister, Department of Immigration and Border Protection decision makers, or a tribunal member, but it is generally followed unless the policy itself is inconsistent with the Migration Act 1958 (Cth) or the Migration Regulations 1994 (Cth), or its application would cause an injustice in a particular case.
The preferred service by most Migration Agents is LEGENDcom which has a very sensitive login system - so ensure you are careful when entering your password details.
There are only 3 incorrect attempts allowed and then all Murdoch staff and students are barred from using the database until library staff can get into contact with the Department of Immigration and Border Protection to authorise a new password.
If a lock out occurs on a Friday afternoon it will not be unlocked until the following Monday (or Tuesday if it is a public holiday).
So be careful!
Once your course finishes you will no longer have access to LEGENDcom.
The password will have been changed and if you attempt to login after the course is finished you will lock out the new group of students who are studying the course.
Do not attempt to use the Murdoch University access to LEGENDcom after the course is complete.
The Murdoch University Law Library provides alternate access to the content through Lexis Advance.
This database operates on a different subscription system to which Murdoch students have access.
Familiarise yourself with both databases, so that, if you are experiencing access issues (WHICH DOES HAPPEN), you can easily switch to the alternative database.
PAM3
LEGENDcom |
Lexis Advance |
LEGENDcom content
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BrowsingStep 1: Log on to Lexis Advance Step 2: Select the Browse drop-down arrow Step 3: Select Publications > Australia > By Content Type > AU Secondary Materials Step 4: From the alphabet, select P Step 5: Scroll down to Procedures Advice Manual and Immigration Legislation Step 6: Click on the Table of Contents link Step 4: Either Search PAM3, or Browse by clicking on the + to expand the document tree to view PAM3 headings Note: Most policy documents in Lexis Advance are not linked to the full text, unlike LEGENDcom. |
Featureshyperlinked information pop-up information boxes
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SearchingStep 1: Log on to Lexis Advance and locate the Publications list on the right-hand side of the page. Step 2: From the bottom of this list, select View all publications. Step 3: Locate the Australian Immigration Law commentary from the list of publications and then select Table of Contents. Step 4: You will be taken to a table of contents page. Lexis Advance will automatically search all content within this commentary unless you choose to select specific parts of the source (i.e. just select the PAM3 headings) by clicking on the magnifying glass symbol next to the relevant heading. Step 5: Enter your search terms in the search box at the top of the screen and search. Note: if you are searching for a material discussing "powers to detain" make sure to use quotation marks around the phrase when you are searching for it. If you have limited your search by selecting specific headings within Australian Immigration Law and cannot find an answer to your question, go back and repeat the search without the specific headings.
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LEGENDcom Access1. Click on the database link to LEGENDcom |
Form SearchingYou can also use the Advanced Search form in Lexis Advance to search for policy documents. |
2.Select LEGENDcom |
Lexis Advance TutorialsYou can access tutorials for using the Lexis Advance database at anytime from the Help tab at the top of the screen on the right-hand side. |
3. From the Password table, remember the Username, and copy the password (Ctrl +C) Warning: LEGENDcom has a very sensitive login system - so ensure you are careful when entering your password details.There are only 3 incorrect attempts allowed and then all Murdoch staff and students are barred from using the LEGENDcom |
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4. Click on Connect |
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5. Type in the Username; Paste (Ctrl +V) in the Password | |
6. Click on Login |
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7. Accept the Terms and Conditions | |
8. Click on Continue |
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LEGENDcom Sign outBe sure to Sign out at the end of your LEGENDcom session |
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LEGENDcom HelpScroll to the bottom of LEGENDcom home page to access Training material
Select a User Guide from the list, or watch a video explaining how to use LEGENDcom |
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LEGENDcom NavigationYou can Browse or Search content on LEGENDcom |
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LEGENDcom SearchSearch is available from the LEGENDcom home page. Type Search terms, separated by " AND " Example: 100" AND "partner Insert the date range relevant to your query. Leave the date at the default date if you want the latest content. Search Results can be filtered by Topic: Migration Citizenship Customs Updates Amendments Search Results can also be filtered by Folder Type or Category Type Select Policy and Operational documents to access PAM content Search terms are highlighted in the Search Results list Select a relevant Search Result from the list to access a document Document includes policy, instructions and links to related PAM chapters |
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LEGENDcom Browse - PolicyYou can Browse through the Policy content, if you know which Schedule you are seeking more information on. Select the LATEST MIGRATION POLICY tile from the LEGENDcom home page to access policy documents (PAM). Expand the relevant Policy topic Example: POLICY - MIGRATION REGULATIONS - SCHEDULES - Sch2 Visa 100 - Partner The Policy document includes instructions for applying the Policy as well as related PAM chapters. |
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LEGENDcom Browse - RegulationsYou can Browse through the Regulations to see these, as well as related policy content, if you know which Subclass you are seeking more information on. Select the LATEST MIGRATION REGULATIONS tile from the LEGENDcom home page. Expand the relevant Regulation Example: MIGRATION REGULATIONS - SCHEDULE 2 - Subclass 100 - Partner The Regulation includes a pop-up link (for value-added information with explanations, background and links to related information) as well as a link to policy (PAM chapters). Example pop-up pane: |
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Second Reading Speeches are recorded in Hansard.
Source early Second Readings Speeches directly from Hansard.
Commonwealth Second Reading Speeches (1996+) | Western Australian Second Reading Speeches (2000+) |
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Step 1: Source Bill on Parliament of Australia |
Step 1: Source Bill on Parliament of Western Australia |
Step 2: Select the Bill from the Results list |
Step 2: Select the Bill from the list |
Step 3: Select the link to the Bill home page |
Step 3: Navigate down the Bills Home Page to access |
Step 4: Navigate down the Bills Home Page to access |
No link?Record the Second Reading Speech date, and source from Hansard |
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View these step-by-step instructions for sourcing Second Reading Speeches using specific databases:
Parliament House (Cth) Search by: Name, Year, Currently in Force: |
Parliament of Western Australia (WA) 2RS from 2000 onwards: |
Bill + EM + 2RS (sourced from Hansard) + Reports = Act
Search |
Browse |
From the AustLII Australian Treaties Library page, you can enter search terms and search within just this collection within AustLII. For instance, if you were looking for a list of treaties dealing with refugees and persecution you might type the search: refugee* w/50 persecution (this is a Boolean search where the first term is found within 50 words of the second term. The * is a 'truncator' which allows both the words refugee and refugees to be retrieved) Enter this search into the search box on the Australian Treaties Library page. |
At this point you can open the Australian Treaty Series (ATS) and drill down to a treaty by clicking through the relevant years.
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Take a look at the results. Have a look at the information at the top of the document. You will see
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State Agreements are contracts between the Government of Western Australia and proponents of major resource projects which are ratified by an Act of the State Parliament.
They specify the rights, obligations, terms and conditions for development of the project, and establish a framework for ongoing relations and cooperation between the State and the project proponent.
The Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation administers State Agreement Acts on behalf of the Government of Western Australia.
As part of this responsibility, the Department also negotiates new agreements, variations, terminations and repeals of State Agreement Acts as required.
For more information on State Agreements and State Agreement Acts see the State Agreements website.
Tip: Use Legify to access specific Agreement Acts
Each State or Territory Parliament has authorised publishers for their legislation and delegated legislation.
Cocos (Keeling) Island legislation - a list of Western Australian Acts that is tabled biannually in the Senate that adds onto the full list of Acts that apply to the Cocos (Keeling) Islands.
Legify - a quick way of locating the authoritative version of Australian legislation.
Federal Register of Legislation - provides links to authoritative sources for state and territory legislation.
Australian Government Online Directory (GOLD) provides a wide variety of information about Australian Government Parliaments, bodies, agencies and departments.
Commentary of Australia's laws can be sourced from:
GovPubs: the Australian Government Publications Guide - source explanatory memoranda for all Australian jurisdictions.
Treaties are a primary source of international law.
There are a number of valuable resources for international legislation research that are found on the websites of international organisations.
These include:
Legal information Institutes: