Royal Commissions and Public Inquiries in Australia

Royal Commissions and Public Inquiries in Australia 2nd edition provides the most comprehensive and up-to-date review of this important, but sometimes overlooked, instrument of public policy.

Written by an expert in the field, this authoritative book comes with several new chapters covering international trends; key issues and controversies; inquiry impacts and effectiveness; and comparison between public inquiries and permanent anti-corruption bodies.

This book is a perfect companion to Advocacy in Practice 7th edition by James Glissan QC which provides practical insights to counsel appearing before Royal Commissions, Inquiries and anti-corruption bodies.

Features

* considers new legislation governing public inquiries in Australia and overseas

* explores historical and recent examples of royal commissions and inquiries and current concerns about their powers, roles, impacts and possible misuse

Related Titles

* Glissan, Advocacy in Practice 7th edition