Australian Guide to Legal Citation (AGLC)

If you are enrolled in the Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor program, you must use the Australian Guide to Legal Citation (PDF 758 KB) when referencing in your law courses.

If you are studying a law course that is not part of a law degree, for example as an elective, you may use either the Australian Guide to Legal Citation (PDF 758 KB) or Harvard AGPS Style. Whatever style you choose, you must be consistent in your approach. To help you get started have a look at the presentation Referencing with the Australian Guide to Legal Citation (requires Flash) and the Overview of Australian Guide to Legal Citation table (PDF 205KB).

The Australian Guide to Legal Citation is published by the Melbourne University Law Review Association. It is available to download free from the University of Melbourne, however you can not print from the guide. Print copies of this guide are available for loan in the USQ Library at 808.06634 Aus. The AGLC provides in-depth information on referencing primary and secondary legal material, including examples. An appendix of Law Report Abbreviations is included.

Need additional help applying this guide?

Please contact the appropriate academic staff member to clarify any referencing issues you may have.

The Faculty Librarian (Law) may also be able to provide some advice and facilitate contact with the appropriate academic staff.

Please note: The Library is not responsible for checking lists of references. We can, however, refer you to our referencing guides and the published manuals listed to help you ensure the accuracy of your referencing.