LAW4102

Air law 406

Not offered in 1999

Mr L Morris

6 points - Three 1-hour lectures per week - Clayton - Prerequisite: LAW2100 - Corequisite: LAW2200

Objectives On completion of this subject students should have (1) an appreciation of how federal law regulates the Australian aviation industry; (2) a knowledge and understanding of the law of carriage as it relates principally to domestic air transport; (3) an appreciation of how public and private law interacts to regulate a particular kind of commercial activity; (4) an awareness of deficiencies in laws and regulatory structures and the ability to discuss plausible solutions; (5) an ability to provide reasoned legal appraisals of carriage by air claims; and (6) improved skills in written and oral legal communication and research.

Synopsis This subject examines the main legal principles governing the carriage of passengers and goods by air (and to an extent by land) within Australia. Matters dealt with include liability of air carriers for the death and personal injury of passengers under Part IV of the Civil Aviation (Carriers' Liability) Act 1959, liability of carriers and freight forwarders in the carriage of cargo by air, liability of government aviation authorities, aviation products liability and environmental law relating to aircraft noise. The subject will also consider the law relating to aerial hijacking and other unlawful interference with aircraft and aviation facilities.

Assessment Take-home examination: 100% - or take-home examination and research assignment (3500 words): 65% and 35% respectively

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Course reading guide and materials

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