KNOWLEDGE ABOUT LAW AND LAWYERS : Unlike in the United States, Australia has a single binding common law that lawyers around the country practice. Historically, Australian law has been heavily linked to the English legal system, but in recent times there has been notable distinctions between the two.

Other important elements to lawyers and the Australian legal system include customary law and international law that attorneys, lawyers and all those practicing in the legal system must regard and adhere to. Customary law was largely formed in its modern guise thanks to the Mabo decision, which led to forming of the Native Title Act.

International law that affects Australian lawyers include the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women, the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination and the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Lawyers in Australia often have specialised fields, and they may have experience in multiple types of law. You can search our database to find a lawyer to advise on your legal situation depending on your location, or search by the type of law that you believe affects your case. Look to lawyers.com.au when you need to find an Australian lawyer.