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The unit of study will examine key concepts in Australian constitutional law including techniques and principles of constitutional interpretation. Principal Commonwealth and State legislative powers. Examination of the extent of the major powers granted to the Commonwealth. Limitations on governmental power including express and implied constitutional guarantees of rights and freedoms. Concept of separation of powers.

Unit details

  • Location:
  • College:
    College of Law and Justice
  • Study level:
    Undergraduate
  • Credit points ?
    12
  • Unit code
    BLB2126
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Prerequisites

BLB1101 - AUSTRALIAN LEGAL SYSTEM IN CONTEXT

BLB1114 - LEGAL RESEARCH METHODS

BLB1118 - CONSTITUTIONAL LAW

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Assessment

Assessment typeDescriptionGrade
Assignment2,500 words maximum50%
Examinationa problem-based examination50%
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Required reading

Federal Constitutional Law: A Contemporary View 3rd ed
Joseph, S and Castan, M, 2010
Thomson Lawbook Co

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