Jamie Walvisch

Connecting with Australian Tort Law is a practical introduction to the principles and application of tort law. It guides students to expand their knowledge of tort law, improve their problem-solving and communication skills and advance their professional development. Now in its third edition, Connecting with Australian Tort Law maintains its clear two-part structure. Part 1 introduces students to the fundamentals of tort law, and provides practical tools needed to succeed academically. Students will learn how to structure a legal argument and answer complex questions before arriving at Part 2. This Part covers specific areas of tort law, including trespass to the person, trespass to land and personal property, nuisance, defamation and negligence. It examines the principles of tort law and uses case examples and legislation to demonstrate their application. Pedagogically rich, Connecting with Australian Tort Law includes problem-solving questions, tips and legislation alerts to keep students engaged and actively learning.