Part I. Outlines of law -- 1. The nature and function of law -- 2. Government and law in Australia -- 3. Legislation -- 4. Case law -- 5. Finding law on the internet -- 6. Making a contract -- 7. The contents of a contract -- 8. Performance and breach of contract -- 9. Remedies for breach of contract -- 10. Avoiding a contract -- 11. The law of agency -- 12. The scope of tort law -- 13. Negligence: the duty of care -- 14. Negligence: breach of a duty of care -- 15. Negligence: causation of harm -- 16. Remedies in tort -- 17. Business organisations in Australia -- Part II. Case summaries -- Part III. Selected legislative provisions