ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Australian contract law

Okay kiddo, so let me explain what Australian contract law is!

Whenever people make an agreement, like buying a toy or borrowing a book from a friend, they usually agree on some rules that both people will follow. These rules are called a contract.

Australian contract law is the set of rules in Australia that help people make and enforce these contracts fairly. It's like having a referee in a game to make sure everyone is playing fair.

When two people make a contract, they have to agree on the important things like what they will do and how much money or things will be exchanged. Once they agree on everything, the contract is legal and binding which means they have to do what they promised to do in the contract.

If one party doesn't stick to the rules in the contract, there are ways for the other party to protect themselves. For example, they can go to court and ask a judge to make the other party do what they promised or they may also ask for compensation if the other party fails to fulfill their promise.

Australian contract law helps people make and enforce contracts in a fair and just way. Just like how rules in a game help people play fairly, contract law helps people make deals and agreements fairly.