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Westlaw AU Tip - How to find cases that consider a piece of legislation

This tip shows how to search  for references to legislation in cases on Westlaw AU.

Step 1: Log into Westlaw AU.

Step 2: Click Cases from the list of Search Templates to display the Cases Advanced Search.

cases advanced search menu option

Step 3: Type in the Act or Regulation name into the Legislation Cited (Title) box e.g. Evidence Act 1995.

Step 4: Type in the Provision number into the Legislation Cited (Provision) box e.g. 79(1).

case search template legislation cited image

Step 5: Click Search.

This will find cases that consider that piece of legislation.

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