In the Preface to the 7th edition of this book, in 2020, we noted that the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the economy has cast a long shadow on Australian corporate law. It spurred the debate concerning shareholder primacy versus stakeholder capitalism which continues unabated.¹Similarly, it spurred policy discussions on law reform impacting continuous disclosure, company meetings, execution of documents and small business restructuring. Indeed, since then, we have witnessed significant law reforms that are covered in this edition.

This well-regarded text provides clear and accessible commentary on the fundamental concepts of Australian corporate law.

The seventh edition has been fully revised and updated to include significant recent developments in corporate law and regulation, both in legislation and case law. Understanding of complex topics is enhanced by features including key statements, key cases highlighting important precedents, case examples, discussion points, glossary notes, problem questions, plentiful practical examples and an ongoing case study demonstrating how companies operate within the broader business context.

Teaching and learning is supported by a comprehensive and innovative suite of online resources for students and lecturers.

Features

• Comprehensive treatment of all topics in a core undergraduate corporations law unit
• Chapters designed to promote student learning (learning objectives, questions, problems, activities, case examples, working examples)
• Strong online student learning support via Lexis Learning platform