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Understanding KeyCite flags in Westlaw Australia (1:35 min)

This video describes KeyCite flags and how they can help you determine the validity of a case.

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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 with Boolean terms and connectors in Westlaw Australia (2:29 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 (1:01 min)

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

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Find 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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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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Using natural language to find cases in 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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Tips

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 - 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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Westlaw Australia Guide - How to find a case by citation

The global search bar at the top of every page allows you to run different types of searches from a single location.

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Westlaw Australia Guide - KeyCite

The KeyCite citation network is integrated with the Key Number system to verify whether a case is good law, determine the depth of treatment from subsequent cases and legislation, and provides citing...

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Case law

Understanding KeyCite flags in Westlaw Australia (1:35 min)

Uniform Evidence Law Noticeboard – May 2020

Searching for cases with Boolean terms and connectors in Westlaw Australia (2:29 min)

Find a case by title or party name - Westlaw Australia (1:01 min)

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

Westlaw Australia Tip - Benefits of searching the Key Number System

Westlaw Australia Tip - How to use Law Summaries

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

Westlaw Australia Tip - Benefits of the Key Number System

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

Westlaw Australia Guide - How to find a case by citation

Westlaw Australia Guide - KeyCite

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