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Westlaw AU - Advanced Search Issues (Resolved)

Please be aware that some customers may be experiencing issues with Advanced Search Forms on Westlaw AU.

Issues include:

  • "Phrase Searches" not returning results in some Advanced Search Form fields.
    • Workaround: use the hyphen operator to connect terms instead of quotation marks i.e instead of "Criminal Negligence" use Criminal-Negligence
  • "Phrase Searches" combined with operators (i.e OR AND) not returning results in some Advanced Search Form fields
    • Workaround: use the hyphen operator to connect terms instead of quotation marks i.e instead of "Criminal Negligence" use Criminal-Negligence
  • Citation Searches with square or rounded brackets not returning results in some Advanced Search Form fields.
    • Workaround: Remove sub sections i.e enter only 477. This may include additional records but include will be cases that cite 477(2)(c)

We are working to resolve these issues and apologise for any inconvenience.

If you have any specific questions or concerns regarding these issues or any other Westlaw AU questions please contact our Customer Care team on 1800 020 548 or by emailing LTA.TechCare@thomsonreuters.com .

Tom Heaton
By Tom Heaton
Manager, Westlaw Product Management

Tom Heaton is a Manager at Thomson Reuters. He has over 20 years experience in information technology and legal publishing. His focus is on Website usability and everything online.

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