In Principles of Australian Commercial Law there is a recognition that business students (and others who may be taking business or commercial law as an elective) are not going to be lawyers and they do not need to be trained to “think like lawyers”.  A different knowledge and skill set is required of them: these students should be “law-literate” in the sense that they should be able to identify potential legal problems as they arise, provide advice regarding risk and compliance but also know when to “call in the lawyers”. With these objectives in mind, it has been the intention to write a book that covers the usual topics – introduction to law and the legal system, contract law, consumer protection, torts, business relationships and legal risk – but in an uncluttered “principles-based” way that is accessible, engaging and challenging.  Although essentially a principles-based text, there are summaries of key cases and other aides to learning such as diagrams and flow charts.

To ensure the text is a more complete teaching and learning package, there are tutorial activities at the end of each chapter that have been written with the non-law student in mind so that they can be genuinely used to determine whether the learning outcomes have been met. There is also a guide on how to approach the study of business or commercial law, including advice on tackling the most common assessment tasks, with particular reference to problem questions (where there are several “worked examples”), research topics and multiple-choice questions. Additional resources – slides, multiple choice and problem-based questions – are available to lecturers. 

PART 1: FOUNDATIONS OF BUSINESS LAW

Ch 1: An Introduction to Law and the Australian Legal System

PART 2: CONTRACT LAW

Ch 2: Introduction and Contractual Formation

Ch 3: Intention, Consideration, Formalities and Capacity

Ch 4: Consent

Ch 5: Contents and Interpretation

Ch 6: Termination and Remedies

PART 3: CONSUMER LAW

Ch 7: Consumer Law

PART 4: LAW OF TORT

Ch 8: Negligent Misconduct in Business

PART 5: FORMS OF BUSINESS ORGANISATIONS

Introduction to Business Organisations

Ch 9: Agency

Ch 10: Partnerships

Ch 11: Company Law

PART 6: BUSINESS RISKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Ch 12: Legal Risks and Ethical Responsibilities in a Commercial World

Instructor Supplements

• PACL Study Guide [PDF 1217528]
• PACL Tutorial QandAs REVISED [PDF 957543]
• PACL_Topic1_MCQs [PDF 613792]
• PACL_Topic1_PPTS [PTX 1826480]
• PACL_Topic1_ShortAnswer [PDF 517356]
• PACL_Topic2_MCQs [PDF 535808]
• PACL_Topic2_PPTS_ContractConsent [PTX 866121]
• PACL_Topic2_PPTS_ContractContent [PTX 978245]
• PACL_Topic2_PPTS_ContractIntent [PTX 859010]
• PACL_Topic2_PPTS_ContractIntro [PTX 851795]
• PACL_Topic2_PPTS_ContractRemedies [PTX 1036863]
• PACL_Topic2_ShortAnswer [PDF 539660]
• PACL_Topic3_MCQs [PDF 656801]
• PACL_Topic3_PPTS [PTX 688027]
• PACL_Topic3_ShortAnswer [PDF 626062]
• PACL_Topic4_MCQs [PDF 535628]
• PACL_Topic4_PPTS_BusOrgs [PTX 771393]
• PACL_Topic4_PPTS_CoLaw [PTX 1148867]
• PACL_Topic4_PPTS_Partnership [PTX 901773]
• PACL_Topic4_ShortAnswer [PDF 667318]
• PACL_Topic5_MCQs [PDF 532484]
• PACL_Topic5_PPTS [PTX 1655456]
• PACL_Topic5_ShortAnswer [PDF 613596]
• PACL_Topic6_MCQs [PDF 546613]
• PACL_Topic6_PPTS [PTX 1203105]
• PACL_Topic6_ShortAnswer [PDF 538391]

Please note: these resources are ONLY for the use of lecturers who have prescribed the relevant text. Please email anzacademicsales@thomsonreuters.com to request access.