Business and Company Law provides students with a comprehensive and accessible introduction to major legal issues encountered in the commercial and corporate environment. This work contains an overview of the Australian legal system, a concise explanation of the principles of contract law, privacy and data protection, the law of tort and consumer protection, and also introduces students to different business structures, corporate governance including directors’ duties, financial reporting requirements, membership and meetings, and the various types of corporate insolvency. Business and Company Law is the ideal resource for law and business students seeking a comprehensive understanding of commercial and corporate law issues.