The fifth edition of Contract Law offers an in-depth examination of Australian contract law, its principles and contemporary issues, the common terminology and the role of the courts, as well as its historical development. Complex topics are illustrated by clear and informative cases, and are supported by Case Example boxes with summaries about the judgment, allowing students to see how the judgments set or support precedents and principles. This text is also available with the Contract Law Case Book Third Edition which gives students access to an expanded selection of primary and secondary materials. NEW TO THIS EDITION Incorporates statutory changes since 2013 Explores a number of important decisions handed down by the High Court, including Paciocco v Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (2016) Chapter 20 expanded to include examination of contractual termination including pursuant to a contingent condition Chapter 26 updated to include: Federal Court decision in Australian Competition and Consumer Commission v Chrisco Hampers Australia Ltd (2015) The application of the electronic transactions legislation across Australia The expansion of unfair contract terms provisions in the Australian Consumer Law Includes up-to-date and concise examination of contemporary issues in contract law