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Administrative law
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Related to government planning, social security and other decisions made by government
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Banking and finance
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Transactional (financial activities within banks and financial institutions) and non-transactional (advisory work regarding banking and finance regulations)
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Commercial law
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Applies to the rights, relations and conduct of individuals and businesses involved in commercial trade
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Constitutional law
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Related to the interpretation of laws and rights contained in the Commonwealth and state constitutions
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Construction law
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Regulation of construction and engineering activity in terms of contractual negotiations and management of disputes
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Contract law
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Regulation of the roles, relationships and obligations of parties engaging in the negotiation of a legal agreement
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Corporation law
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Governing the law of corporations whether as a business, virtual or fictitious persons
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Employment law
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[see labour law]
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Energy and resources law
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Regulating the environmental impact of development, in line with national and international environmental law
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Family law
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Regulation of human relationships and dealings (including marriage, divorce, adoption)
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Film and entertainment law
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Dealing with the commercial issues attached to production, finance and distribution of film/television
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Human rights law
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A system of laws, both domestic and international, which is intended to promote human rights. Includes a number of treaties which are intended to punish some violations of human rights such as war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide
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Insolvency litigation
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Regulation of banking and debt recovery issues
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Intellectual property law
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Related to patents, trademarks and copyright for intellectual property
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International law
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Governing negotiation between countries
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Labour law
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Regulation of industrial and workplace relations
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Law of succession
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[see wills and estates]
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Law of torts
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Responds to cases of conflict between people and/or legal entities and governs compensation for wrongful acts (negligence, nuisance, defamation, trespass)
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Native title
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Concerns the legal rights and interests of Aboriginals and Torres Strait Islanders. Involves traditional native laws and customs related to land and waters, as recognised by Australian law
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Personal injury law
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Related to workplace health and safety
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Property law
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Administers property purchases and sales
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Sports law
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Regulation of the structure and management of sports entities
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Taxation law
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Regulation of the tax obligations for individuals and businesses
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Wills and estates
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Concerns the distribution of property following death (execution of wills, estate planning, etc)
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