Interpreting the Law - Exam Notes - High Distinction

Table of Contents:

• Introduction to Statutory Interpretation

• Interpreting the Constitution; Revisiting the Separation & Division of Powers

• Revisiting the Legislative Process and Delegated Legislation

• Statutory Interpretation – Purpose and Context

• Intrinsic Materials – Components of Legislation

• Intrinsic Materials – Interpreting the Text

• Extrinsic Materials

• Presumptions

• Fundamental Common Law Rights & Principle of Legality

• Common Law Maxims and Specific Types of Legislation

• International Human Rights and Interpretation in Australia