Citizenship and migration law 406 (6 points)
(LAW)
Leader: Associate Professor Susan Kneebone
Offered:
Clayton Second semester 2004 (Day)
Synopsis:
Objectives: On completion of this subject students should be able to 1) analyse the legal framework regulating entry to Australia to determine its coherence, fairness, and effectiveness; 2) develop skills of statutory interpretation through examining the Migration Act and Regulations and relevant court decisions; 3) discuss policy issues, including the access of non-citizens and unlawful non-citizens to administrative review, the significance of citizenship, and the impact of cultural differences; 4) give migration clients accurate practical advice on the law, and to be aware of appropriate legal remedies; 5) examine the relationship between Migration Law and other areas of Law such as Administrative Law, and Constitutional law; 6) further develop legal research, writing and legal argument skills by undertaking systematic research, including empirical research and the application of theory, into issues relating to citizenship and migration law; 7) further develop skills of oral presentation and argumentation in an interactive class context; 8) further develop skills of observation through a placement scheme.
Assessment: Final examination (2 hours plus 30 minutes reading and noting time) based on the Migration and Citizenship Act and related legislation: 70% plus written assignment (2,000 words) based on observation of Visa application hearing or written report on voluntary experience or written summary of Migration Review Tribunal decisions: 30%
Prerequisites: LAW1100 Legal Process
Corequisites: LAW3100 or LAW3101 Administrative Law OR LAW3200 or LAW3201 Constitutional Law
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