Government Accountability Paperback

Judith Bannister

The second edition of Government Accountability: Australian Administrative Law offers an accessible and practical introduction to administrative law in Australia. The text introduces the legal principles that regulate the exercise of power by public authorities and explains the legal mechanisms that exist to remedy failures, with an emphasis on the overarching principle of accountability. Thoroughly revised and updated to incorporate recent changes to case law and legislation, this edition offers expanded, contemporary material on public investigatory bodies, information disclosure, administrative review tribunals, the limits on juridical review, and procedural fairness. Updated case examples throughout illustrate the practical operation of these principles and assist readers to connect theory with practice. Government Accountability provides readers with a concise introduction to the contexts, theory and application of administrative law and arms students with the knowledge and skills to successfully analyse and assess the decisions and actions of public authorities.

1316636690

9781316636695

English

Cambridge University Press

17 Jan 2019

594

Judith Bannister is an Associate Professor at the Adelaide Law School, University of Adelaide. Judith teaches and researches in Administrative Law and Intellectual Property. Her research focuses upon the regulation of information access. Anna Olijnyk is a Lecturer at the Adelaide Law School, University of Adelaide. Anna researches and teaches in Administrative Law and Constitutional Law. Her research interests include government accountability mechanisms and the role of courts as institutions of government. Stephen McDonald is a barrister at Hanson Chambers and an Adjunct Senior Lecturer at the Adelaide Law School, University of Adelaide. Stephen practises in all areas of law, with a particular focus on public law, including Administrative Law, and appeals.

Anna Olijnyk

Stephen McDonald