Find a Case by Citation - Westlaw AU
If you know the citation of a case you can retrieve the case in three easy steps
- Simply enter the citation into the basic search box on the Westlaw Home Page eg. 185 clr 1
- Click the Citation radio button
- Then click the Search button
Note: Citations do not require quotation marks nor are they case sensitive.
Media neutral citations may be used eg. 1979 HCA 21 (or [1979] HCA 21 will locate the same case).
By Kath Martin
Kath Martin is a Training Specialist at Thomson Reuters. She is based in Brisbane and is responsible for clients in QLD & NT. Kath has a background in education and elearning.