LAW7274

Principles of administrative law ( 6 points, SCA Band 3, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Gail Hubble/Colin Campbell

Offered:
City T1-58 2006 (Day)
City T2-58 2006 (Day)

Synopsis: This subject gives students an understanding of the fundamental principles and concepts of administrative law at State and Federal level. It examines the underlying purposes of administrative law and the mechanisms and fora by which it is applied. The subject will analyse and interpret the relevant legislation and the decisions relating to it and will provide students with an opportunity to prepare a simulated case for presentation in a administrative tribunal. The subject will provide a brief introduction to the principles of administrative review in other jurisdictions.

Objectives: On completion of this subject students willhave: (a) acquired a thorough understanding of the rules and principles of the law of evidence; (b) developed the ability to analyse a case or factual situation and determine what evidence may be required and what evidence may be admissible; (c) acquired the ability to analyse the weight and probative value of differing forms of available evidence; (d) acquired the ability to distinguish, where applicable, between evidence which may be lead in courts in different Australian jurisdictions; (e) acquired a familiarity with the principles of the law of evidence applicable in foreign jurisdictions; (f) further developed skills in caselaw analysis and statutory interpretation.

Assessment: Memorandum of Advice requiring students to prepare detailed advice on appropriate administrative law remedies in a factual situation: 30%; Final Examination: 70%

Contact Hours: 2 hour seminar per week x 12 weeks

Prerequisites: LAW7212 and LAW7268

Prohibitions: LAW3100, LAW3101