AGLC Guide: Repeated Citations

Full details are provided in rule 1.4.2 of the AGLC4, page 11. 

• Ibid is used in the immediately preceding footnote to indicate it is the same citation as the preceding footnote. 
• Ibid should be capitalised if it is at the start of the footnote. 
• Don't use ibid if there are multiple citations in the preceding footnote. 

Example in the footnotes:

In this case, the High Court was found to have the power to set aside a jury verdict.¹ This can be done where there has been a miscarriage of justice, including where it is unsafe or dangerous for the verdict to remain.² 

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¹ Chamberlain v The Queen (No 2) (1984) 153 CLR 521 ('Chamberlain'). 

² Ibid.

Full details are provided in rule 1.4.1 of the AGLC4, page 9.

• If a source has already been cited, a shortened version of the citation can be used with a cross-reference to the full citation. 
• This is easier to do when you have completed your assignment and all citations are in their final place.

(a) Format for a secondary source (book/journal):

• Author Surname (n footnote number)

(b) Format for a primary source (case/legislation):

• Short Title (n Footnote Number)

Note: you can add a pinpoint number at the end. See the AGLC4 for examples.

Example in the footnotes:

In this case, the High Court was found to have the power to set aside a jury verdict.¹ This can be done where there has been a miscarriage of justice, including where it is unsafe or dangerous for the verdict to remain.² In some instances, the media can create an adverse pre-trial environment which can affect jury trials, so continuing scrutiny of jury trials is needed by the court.³ In the end, the verdict was overturned.⁴ 

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¹ Chamberlain v The Queen (No 2) (1984) 153 CLR 521 ('Chamberlain'). 

² Ibid.

³ Andrew Kirkham, 'R v Chamberlain: A Retrospective' (2020) 168 Victorian Bar News 29, 34.

⁴ Chamberlain (n 1).