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Tort law in Australia is the body of precedents and, to a lesser extent, legislation, that together define the operation of tort law in Australia.

A tort is a civil wrong, other than a breach of contract.

Tort law is a way in which the law can interfere with relationships between private individuals to correct a form of conduct or wrong.

A large number of torts exist, and they generally derive their legal status from the common law.

Since a court can define an existing tort or even recognise new ones through the common law, tort law is sometimes regarded as limitless and adaptable to modern circumstances.