Postgraduate - UnitLAW7274 - Principles of administrative law

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6 points, SCA Band 3, 0.125 EFTSL

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Level	Postgraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Law
Offered	City (Melbourne) Trimester 1 2014 (Day) City (Melbourne) Trimester 2 2014 (Day) City (Melbourne) Trimester 3 2014 (Day)

Notes

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Quota applies

Postgraduate programs are based on a model of small group teaching and therefore class sizes need to be restricted.

Synopsis

This unit 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 unit 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 unit will provide a brief introduction to the principles of administrative review in other jurisdictions.

Outcomes

On completion of this unit students will have:

acquired an understanding of the purposes and principles of administrative review at State and Federal level
acquired a knowledge of the relevant legislation and the ability to interpret and apply it
acquired the ability to identify administrative law issues and select appropriate remedies in a factual situation
acquired a familiarity with developments in administrative law at State and Federal levels
acquired a familiarity with the principles of administrative review in other jurisdictions
further developed skills in 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%

Chief examiner(s)

Prof Susan Kneebone (Trimester 1)
Ms Nina Boughey (Trimester 2)
Prof Hp Lee (Trimester 3)

Workload requirements

2.5 hours per week x 12 weeks

Prerequisites

LAW7212 or LAW7470, LAW7268

Prohibitions

LAW3100, LAW3101