Australian Administrative Law
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
City Campus
Footscray Park
Online Real Time
Footscray Park
Online Real Time
Prerequisites
LLW2005 - Constitutional Law; and
6 Level 1 units in Law (BLB or LLW coded units)
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Co-requisites
(Corequisite units must be studied concurrently with this unit)
6 Level 1 units in Law (BLB or LLW coded units)
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Co-requisites
(Corequisite units must be studied concurrently with this unit)
Overview
Administrative law refers to those principles that supervise and control the executive powers of government.
This unit of study will cover both common law and statutory processes. Particular attention is given to Commonwealth jurisdiction relating to such matters as internal review, merits review, judicial review, freedom of information and the role of the ombudsman.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- Critically review the role of Administrative Law in contemporary Australia;
- Resolve a range of complex Administrative Law problems drawing on relevant principles;
- Distil Administrative Law doctrines and their underlying themes collaboratively and with accountability for own learning and professional practice and;
- Elucidate a sound appreciation of Administrative Law in the current changing social context.
Assessment
For Melbourne campuses
Assessment type: Test | Grade: 20%
Online Quiz
Assessment type: Assignment | Grade: 30%
Research Assignment
Assessment type: Examination | Grade: 50%
Exam
Required reading
All required readings will be available via VU Collaborate.
As part of a course
This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):