Features At a Glance

You told us what you want. Westlaw AU delivers.

Westlaw AU has been designed to work the way you do. It's quick to learn and easy to use, saving you time and money. Whether you're a first time user or an experienced researcher, flexible search options and navigation paths make research easy and deliver great results.

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Searching - Flexible and Streamlined

Whether you're a first-time user or an experienced researcher, Westlaw AU makes searching easy - and effective.

• Flexible navigation caters for every approach from free text 'google-like' searching to advanced database mining
• Combined search and browse streamlines the way you find information
• Advanced and intuitive filters anticipate your next steps and help you narrow your results, fast.

Results - Quick and Comprehensive

Search results are sometimes hit and miss - you get some results but wonder what's missing. With Westlaw AU there is little risk of missing vital information.

• Consolidated results lists present results clearly and consistently
• Consolidated document display presents all documents on a single screen, with related documents across all content types
• Pay-Per-View gives immediate access for unexpected, occasional or new research requirements, generating results from outside your subscription content.

Research - Personalised and Organised

We all like to do things in our own way. Westlaw AU gives you the freedom to create your own research space.

• Set up alerts for new content across all content types
• Create and customise folders to organise, store and retrieve information efficiently. Store your preferences to use Westlaw AU the way you want to.

Westlaw AU also recognises individual IP authenticated users and displays your personalised settings. And Client ID is an optional feature that allows you to allocate and track research to any reference you create e.g. client or matter codes, practice groups or employees.

Technology - Local and Responsive

Westlaw AU is a locally designed platform, a stand-alone site developed specifically for Australian customers, utilising the best of Thomson Reuters global technology, resources and experience.

The same team who developed Westlaw AU supports Westlaw AU and our customers. This means we are quick to post alerts, updates and new content, respond to customer enquiries and requests, and implement improvements.