Classifications of Law

Classifications of Law

1. Public Law

   • Constitutional Law
     • Derived from constitution. Guides the duties and powers of government, and duties and rights of citizens
   • Adimistrative Law
     • provides rules about how govt depts/agencies operate in administering the law
   • Revenue Law
     • Taxation, regulates individuals' payment to the state
   • Criminal Law
     • enforcement of laws by the state

2. Private Law

   • Commercial Law
     • Contractual issues, formation, management of coporations
     • Fair trading Act 1986, Consumer Guarantees Act 1993
   • Property Law
     • Buying, renovating and selling of residential properties
     • Property Law Act 2007, Residential Tenancies Act 1986
   • Tort Law
     • Action brought by one individual against another
     • Negligence, nussiance and defamation
   • Family Law
     • Divorce, child custody, adoption, Wills, Estates
     • Marriage Act 1955, Property (Relationships) Act 1976
   • Environmental Law
     • To ensure environment is used in a productive and sustainable way
     • Prevention of disasters
   • Equity (Trusts and Succession)
     • Alternative to common law, more about fairness, achieve justice between parties
     • Family Protection Act 1955