Criminal Law in Australia provides a clear and accessible introduction to the substantive criminal law in all states and territories of Australia. It encompasses general principles of criminal liability, the major categories of criminal offences, liability for attempts and accessorial liability and concludes with a discussion of the major defences.
Interesting scenario problems with suggested responses demonstrate the application of the law in practice. Although primarily written for students, this book is a useful resource for anyone seeking to understand criminal law in Australia.
The comprehensively updated third edition has been extensively revised for all Australian jurisdictions, including developments relating to:
sexual assault, including affirmative consent
industrial manslaughter
mental impairment
intimate images and coercive control
voluntary assisted dying laws
wage theft
Features
clearly sets out the mens rea, actus reus and substantive law
assist readers to gain a general understanding of criminal law principles
includes flowcharts, tables and diagrams
sample problem with suggested resolution for each chapter
Related Titles
Burton, LexisNexis Questions and Answers: Criminal Law in Queensland and Western Australia, 2nd ed, 2015
Hemming, Feld & Anthony, Criminal Procedure in Australia, 2nd ed, 2019
Hickie & Lloyd, LexisNexis Questions and Answers: Criminal Law for Common Law States, 3rd ed, 2021
