Principles of constitutional law (6 points)
(LAW)
Leader: Greg Taylor/Sarah Joseph
Offered:
City T2-58 2004 (Off-campus)
City T3-58 2004 (Off-campus)
City T2-58 2005 (Day)
City T3-58 2005 (Day)
Synopsis:
Objectives: On completion of this subject students will have: (a) acquired a thorough understanding of the fundamental principles and concepts of Australian constitutional law, both State and Federal, including an understanding of the importance of the separation of powers and the independence of the judiciary; (b) acquired an understanding of the theoretical and practical operation of the Australian federal system and its effect on daily commercial transactions; (c) acquired an understanding of the developments in the distribution of powers within the Australian system and their likely future directions; (d) acquired some familiarity with other constitutional systems and the relevance of such systems to trade and other commercial dealings with nations under such systems; (e) further developed skills in caselaw analysis.
Assessment: Research essay: 30% Final examination: 70%
Contact Hours: 2 hour seminar per week x 12 weeks
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