8. Legislation and legal authorities
- For more comprehensive information and other jurisdictions, see the Bluebook:
The bluebook: A uniform system of citation (19th ed.). (2010). Cambridge, MA: Harvard Law Review Association.
- The following examples are for the Australian jurisdiction only.
- Use the following Australian jurisdiction abbreviations:
| Jurisdiction |
Abbreviation |
| Commonwealth |
Cth |
| Australian Capital Territory |
ACT |
| New South Wales |
NSW |
| Northern Territory |
NT |
| Queensland |
Qld |
| South Australia |
SA |
| Tasmania |
Tas |
| Victoria |
Vic |
| Western Australia |
WA |
| 1. LEGISLATION: INCLUDES ACTS AND BILLS |
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a) Acts – italicise the title of the Act.
b) Bills – do not italicise the title.
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| In-text |
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a) Title of the Act Year (Jurisdiction Abbreviation)
b) Title of Bill Year (Jurisdiction Abbreviation)
Examples:
a) … according to s. 15 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld).
b) The Interactive Gambling Bill 2001 (Cth) …
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| Reference |
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a) Title of the Act Year (Jurisdiction Abbreviation) Subdivision (if relevant) (Country Abbreviation).
b) Title of the Bill Year (Jurisdiction Abbreviation) (Country Abbreviation).
Examples:
a) Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld) s. 15 (Austl.).
b) Interactive Gambling Bill 2001 (Cth) (Austl.).
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| 2. LEGAL AUTHORITIES (CASES) |
| In-text |
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(Case Party v Case Party Year)
Case Party v Case Party (Year)
Example:
In Mabo v Queensland (1988), it was argued that …
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| Reference |
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Case Party v Case Party (Year). Volume Number Reporter Abbreviation First Page (Country Abbreviation).
Example:
Mabo v Queensland (1988) 166 CLR 186 (Austl.).
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