Introduction
This paper seeks to review and analyze the Doctrine of Promissory Estoppel and its application within the Australian legal jurisdiction. According to this doctrine1, it was formulated with the overriding objective of preventing the inequitable dissemination and application of the common law in Australia. However, the Australian courts have recently expended the interpretation and application of the doctrine to the extent that certain critical considerations that are contained in this doctrine are now deemed to be irrelevant2. In this regard, this paper will seek to understand and analyze the origins of this doctrine within the Australian legal system, and Continue reading...