Are you studying negligence under Queensland law? Our expertly crafted study guide provides a structured approach to answering assessment and exam questions with confidence. Covering all key elements of negligence—duty of care, breach, causation, defences, and damages—this guide is designed to help law students apply the law accurately and impartially.
 
What’s Inside the Guide?
✔ Step-by-Step Approach – Learn how to identify negligent parties, structure your response, and anticipate counterarguments.
✔ Duty of Care – Understand recognised categories, the salient features test, and specific duties of statutory and public authorities.
✔ Breach of Duty – Explore how the law determines whether a duty was breached, with key case law and statutory provisions.
✔ Causation & Remoteness – Master the ‘but for’ test, intervening acts (novus actus interveniens), and foreseeability principles.
✔ Defences to Negligence – Examine contributory negligence, voluntary assumption of risk, intoxication, and dangerous recreational activities.
✔ Damages & Compensation – Learn how courts assess economic and non-economic loss, including pain and suffering and loss of earning capacity.
 
Why Use This Guide?
Aligned with Queensland’s Civil Liability Act 2003 (Qld) and key High Court decisions.
Designed for exam and assignment preparation.
Provides clear, structured guidance to strengthen your legal arguments.
Summaries of all important cases
Save time and know how to structure your answer
Written by a lecturer in law.
 
Stay ahead in your studies and master negligence law with this essential guide. Download now and start preparing like a pro!