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Only with vLex’s legal research platform can you navigate extensive collections of Australian law alongside case law from many other jurisdictions. This collection includes coverage from the federal and appellate courts of the Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Tasmania, and Victoria. With new content added daily, vLex offers an unparalleled collection of law for Australian research, including:

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The Australian Core contains over 80,000 full-text cases, dating back to 1957, including cases from the federal and appellate courts of the Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Tasmania, and Victoria. Alongside an unparalleled collection of case law, vLex offers a complete package of Australian news, expert legal commentary, books, and journals.

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