AGLC 4th Edition

Free AGLC Citation Generator

AGLC 4th edition is the standard legal citation format for Australian law schools and publications. CiteMe generates AGLC footnotes and references automatically from scholarly databases — search by case name, DOI, or topic for formatted legal citations in seconds.

How to use the AGLC citation generator

1

Search your source in AGLC

Enter a title, DOI, URL, ISBN, or author name to find the right source in real academic databases.

2

Verify the metadata

Check author names, year, title, and source details before copying the final citation.

3

Copy the citation and in-text format

Get the full AGLC reference plus the matching in-text citation or footnote format instantly.

Why Use Our AGLC Citation Generator?

Real Academic Databases

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AGLC 4th Edition

Formatted according to AGLC 4th edition rules for Australian legal citations.

Footnote Style

Proper footnote formatting with pinpoint references and subsequent citation rules.

Export Options

Copy formatted citations or export to BibTeX/RIS for use with Zotero, Mendeley, EndNote, and other reference managers.

AGLC Citation Examples

Case

Mabo v Queensland (No 2) (1992) 175 CLR 1.

In-text: 1

Journal Article

John D Smith, "Machine Learning in Legal Research" (2024) 45 Melbourne University Law Review 123.

In-text: 2

Examples in AGLC 4th Edition

AGLC Footnote Citations

First Citation

Full citation in footnote:

¹ Smith (n 2) 130.

Subsequent

Shortened form:

² Ibid 135.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AGLC?

AGLC (Australian Guide to Legal Citation) is the standard citation format for Australian legal publications. Currently in its 4th edition.

Is this generator free?

Yes! CiteMe offers free AGLC citations.

How is AGLC different from OSCOLA?

AGLC is the Australian standard; OSCOLA is the UK standard. Both use footnotes but differ in formatting conventions for case law and legislation.

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