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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 admissible as hearsay evidence, opinions based on specialised knowledge, the...

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Searching for cases using terms and Boolean connectors - Westlaw Australia (2:16 min)

This video demonstrates how to use Boolean Terms and Connectors.

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Finding cases by title or party name - Westlaw Australia (1:01 min)

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

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Finding cases by citation - Westlaw Australia (1:04 min)

This video demonstrates how to find a case by citation.

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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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Using natural language to find cases - Westlaw Australia (1:06 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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Westlaw Australia Tip - Benefits of the Key Number System

The Key Number System allows you to find cases on a point of law or legal topic.

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Westlaw Australia Guide - Finding cases by citation or party name

Use the global search bar to quickly find cases by a citation or party name.

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Westlaw Australia Guide - Finding cases using plain language

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

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Westlaw AU Tip - Find cases citing a section of Commonwealth or State legislation

When working across multiple jurisdictions, you can find cases that cite a provision in Commonwealth or State legislation.

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06 November 2019 03:36PM

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Criminal Law NSW Noticeboard – November 2019

Meanings of "mutilate" and "clitoris", s 45 of the Crimes Act 1900

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FirstPoint update: The new Education title in Westlaw AU

The FirstPoint on Westlaw AU title of Education has been reissued to improve the ease at which our customers can access the latest cases on numerous aspects of the Australian system of education.

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Uniform Evidence Law Noticeboard – May 2020

Searching for cases using terms and Boolean connectors - Westlaw Australia (2:16 min)

Finding cases by title or party name - Westlaw Australia (1:01 min)

Finding cases by citation - Westlaw Australia (1:04 min)

Westlaw Australia Tip - Benefits of searching the Key Number System

Using natural language to find cases - Westlaw Australia (1:06 min)

Westlaw Australia Tip - Benefits of the Key Number System

Westlaw Australia Guide - Finding cases by citation or party name

Westlaw Australia Guide - Finding cases using plain language

Westlaw AU Tip - Find cases citing a section of Commonwealth or State legislation

Criminal Law NSW Noticeboard – November 2019

FirstPoint update: The new Education title in Westlaw AU

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