Case citations (references) hold all of the key information to allow you to locate a Case. Let's have a look at an example of an AGLC4 Case citation to see what the elements are.
Mabo v Queensland [No 2] (1992) 175 CLR 1
| Parties / Case Name | Mabo v Queensland [No 2] |
| Year | (1992) |
| Volume number | 175 |
| Law report abbreviation | CLR |
| Starting page | 1 |
You'll see some Case citations with round brackets around the year, as shown above, while other Cases will have square brackets around the year, e.g., R v Charles [1978] VR 8.
Round brackets in a citation, indicates that the volume number is the primary source of structure for the law report series.
Square brackets in a citation, indicates that the law report series is structured by year.
Using this case citations below, drag the terms into the correct box
Minister for Immigration and Citizenship v SZMDS [2010] ALMD 4884
Minister for Immigration and Citizenship v SZMDS (2010) 266 ALR 367
Charles Sturt University acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands on which its campuses are located, paying respect to Elders, both past and present, and extend that respect to all First Nations Peoples.
Charles Sturt University is an Australian University, TEQSA Provider Identification: PRV12018. CRICOS Provider: 00005F.
