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06 May 2020 12:00PM

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Uniform Evidence Law Noticeboard – May 2020

Insight into sections 46, 59, 71, 79, 90, 118, 122, 125, 138, 146 and 161 of the Uniform Evidence Acts with particular reference to the exclusion of hearsay evidence, electronic communications being...

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Searching with Boolean Terms and Connectors in Westlaw (Australia) (3:00 min)

This video demonstrates how to use Boolean Terms and Connectors.

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Find a case by title or party name - Westlaw (Australia) (1:20 min)

This video shows how to find a case using a party name or title.

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Find a case by citation - Westlaw (Australia) (1:02 min)

This video demonstrates how to find a case by citation.

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New Westlaw (Australia) Tip - Benefits of searching the Key Number System

Searching the Key Number System enables you to find cases on specific points of law which may be classified under multiple legal topics.

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New Westlaw (Australia) Tip - How to use Law Summaries

Law summaries are suggested answers to common legal questions sourced directly from relevant and authoritative case law.

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Use natural language to search for cases in Westlaw (Australia) (1:01 min)

Natural language searching allows you to search for content by asking a question or typing in a sentence that describes the information you are looking for.

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New Westlaw (Australia) Tip - Searching for Law Summaries by jurisdiction

Did you know you can conduct a search for a law summary limited by jurisdiction for a more precise result?

Note: The global search bar will cover all State and Federal jurisdictions by default.

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New Westlaw (Australia) Tip - Benefits of the Key Number System

The Key Number System allows users to locate cases on a common point of law

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Westlaw Australia - How to find cases which cite a section of legislation

The advanced search template can help you quickly build precise queries, making it easy to search for legislation cited within cases.

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Westlaw Australia - How to find a case by Title or Party Name

The global search bar allows you to run different searches from a single location, including cases by title or party name.

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Westlaw Australia - How to research a case by topic using Boolean Terms and Connectors

For complex or specific search queries, you may wish to run a search for by entering a query consisting of Boolean Terms and Connectors.

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Uniform Evidence Law Noticeboard – May 2020

Searching with Boolean Terms and Connectors in Westlaw (Australia) (3:00 min)

Find a case by title or party name - Westlaw (Australia) (1:20 min)

Find a case by citation - Westlaw (Australia) (1:02 min)

New Westlaw (Australia) Tip - Benefits of searching the Key Number System

New Westlaw (Australia) Tip - How to use Law Summaries

Use natural language to search for cases in Westlaw (Australia) (1:01 min)

New Westlaw (Australia) Tip - Searching for Law Summaries by jurisdiction

New Westlaw (Australia) Tip - Benefits of the Key Number System

Westlaw Australia - How to find cases which cite a section of legislation

Westlaw Australia - How to find a case by Title or Party Name

Westlaw Australia - How to research a case by topic using Boolean Terms and Connectors

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