Commentary

For Commentary

Commentary is a secondary source of legal material. Originally in a loose leaf format, but now more likely to be found online, commentary can assist in a particular subject area such as Contracts, Conveyancing and Torts. For citation refer to AGLC4 Looseleaf Service.

The following databases are preferred to find commentary on a case.

Westlaw AU

Use the search box on the homepage to search "Online Commentaries" (looseleafs), The Laws of Australia and Journals, using the case citation or the party names as your search term. QUT Library subscription.

LexisNexis AU

Select "Commentary" to search for references to a case in Halsburys Laws of Australia and looseleaf services published by LexisNexis/ Butterworths. QUT Library subscription.

AustLII

On the AustLII homepage, search for the case by name. In the results list, sort results by database to view commentary on the case in fulltext journals , law reform commission papers and other sources. Free Internet resource.

AGIS Plus Text

Search for journal articles that have discussed a case using the "Legal Cases" field. QUT Library subscription. QUT Library subscription. An index of Australian law journal articles. Some fulltext available

CCHIntelliConnect

An Australian legal database with subject commentaries, cases, legislation and journals:

Real Property Law

Conveyancing Manual Queensland (Westlaw)

Land Titles Law and Practice Qld (Westlaw)

Native Title (Lexis)

Property Law and Practice Qld (Westlaw)

Queensland Conveyancing Law and Practice (CCH)