When goods are displayed on store shelves, the display

of the goods is usually an invitation to treat.

When goods are displayed on store shelves, the

store makes an offer, which is accepted by customers selecting the goods for

purchase.

Displaying goods on store shelves binds a store

to sell those goods at the marked price.

When goods are displayed on store shelves, this

allows customers to request further information from the seller.

Judge-made law prevails over Acts of parliament,

but only to the extent that the statute is inconsistent with the common law.

Both can apply, depending on the court that is

hearing a case.

Statutory law prevails, because of the more democratic

character of the Parliament in comparison to the Judiciary.

Judge-made law prevails, because judges are (by

definition) those who better know the law.

There is more than one system of government – a

central Federal government as well as governments of the States and Territories

– but only the Federal Parliament has the power to make laws.

There is a central Federal government as well as

State and Territory governments, but there are only Federal Courts.

There is a unified, single legal system for each

citizen that applies throughout the country.

There is a central Federal government as well as State

and Territory governments, that all have law making powers.

The judicial system is independent of the

executive government.

Decisions made by the judiciary should be consistent

with the objectives and policies of the executive government, in order to maintain

law and order.

The government only exercises its authority

according to the law which is published and accessible to all.

Laws apply to all citizens equally regardless of

their social status, culture, religion or political beliefs.