Website
Website Example
Mabo v Queensland (No 2) (1992) 175 CLR 1, https://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/au/cases/cth/HCA/1992/23.html (accessed 15 March 2024).
AGLC Citation Generator
AGLC (Australian Guide to Legal Citation) is the standard citation format for legal documents in Australia, used in Australian law schools.
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AGLC Citation Examples
See how to format different source types in AGLC.
Journal Article
Journal Article Example
John Smith and Mary Doe, 'Legal Research Methods' (2024) 45 Melbourne University Law Review 123.
Book
Book Example
Charles Brown, Introduction to Law (3rd edn, Federation Press 2023).
Quick AGLC Rules
Author Format
Last name, First name Middle name. Use 'and' between authors in case names.
Title Format
Case names italicized. Article titles in quotation marks. Book titles italicized.
Date Format
Year in square brackets for cases. Include full date for statutes and regulations.
Journal/Source
Journal name, volume number, journal abbreviation, first page (year).
In-text Citations
Use footnotes for citations. Short form citations use 'ibid' for the immediately preceding citation.
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AGLC Frequently Asked Questions
What is AGLC citation style?
AGLC (Australian Guide to Legal Citation) is the standard citation format for legal documents in Australia, used in Australian law schools and legal practice.
How do I cite a case in AGLC?
Include case name italicized, year in square brackets, volume number, law report abbreviation, first page, and court abbreviation.
What are short form citations in AGLC?
Short form citations use 'ibid' for the immediately preceding citation, or cross-references with note numbers for earlier citations.
Does AGLC require pin cites?
Yes, AGLC requires pin cites (specific page numbers) for cases. Use 'at' before the page number in footnotes.