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By Carolyn Ford
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FOREIGN PRACTICE
The benefits of the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement need to be viewed in the context of other significant developments, including recent rules concerning the Shanghai Free Trade Zone.
By Andrew Godwin and Timothy Howse
RESTITUTION
The law of restitution and unjust enrichment has been heavily influenced by academic commentary. However, the High Court has repeatedly stated that concepts such as "unjust enrichment" do not supply the elements of a cause of action.
By Lionel Wirth
FAMILY LAW
Practitioners are reminded of the circumstances in which court applications in relation to child support may be made and the appropriate courts for the institution of child support proceedings.
By Anna Parker
PROPRIETARY ESTOPPEL
The vitality of the principle of proprietary estoppel is illustrated by recent High Court and Victorian Court of Appeal cases.
By By Philip Barton
EVIDENCE
The Court of Appeal has confirmed that courts continue to have a residual common law discretion to exclude evidence unfair to an accused.
By Michael R Wilson
TRADE MARKS
Those who register trade marks in bad faith are subject to opposition in the courts.
By Ian Horak
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LIJ (Law Institute Journal) circulation September 2014 12,785 - CAB audited.