Unit (2019)
Information on this page, including unit offerings, is from the 2019 academic year.
Australian Administrative Law (LLB358)
| Organisational Unit | Law and Criminology |
| Credit Points | 3 |
| Availability | MURDOCH: S1-internal |
| Teaching Timetables | Murdoch S1 |
| Description | This unit reviews the current operation of administrative law in Australia at the Commonwealth and the State level. It will examine the role of courts, tribunals and other administrative review bodies in overseeing and controlling the exercise of administrative discretion and in maintaining the accountability of government. The process of statutory interpretation adopted by administrators and the courts in determining the limits of administrative power will be examined. |
| Unit Learning Outcomes | On successful completion of the unit you should be able to: 1. Discuss the role of administrative law in: a. the maintenance of accountable government. b. the practical protection of the rights of individuals. c. the process of government decision making. 2. Discuss possible avenues of reform for the regulation and oversight of administrative decision making. 3. Identify the various means and grounds of review of administrative decision making. 4. Apply problem solving skills to administrative law scenarios. |
| Timetabled Learning Activities | 36 hours of lectures per semester and workshops up to 10 hours per semester |
| Unit Learning Experiences | Lectures will provide a framework for studying the unit and a structured presentation of core content. Workshops will provide students with an opportunity to discuss relevant material and test their understandings of it. |
| Assessment | An assignment and exam |
| Prerequisites | Successful completion of all Part 1 units in the LLB |
| Exclusions | Students who have successfully completed LAW258 Australian Administrative Law may not enrol in this unit for credit. |
| Previously | 2014: LLB258 |
| Appears in these Courses/Majors: see individual structures for context |
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| Internet Access Requirements | Murdoch units normally include an online component comprising materials, discussions, lecture recordings and assessment activities. All students, regardless of their location or mode of study, need to have access to and be able to use computing devices with browsing capability and a connection to the Internet via Broadband (Cable, ADSL or Mobile) or Wireless. The Internet connection should be readily available and allow large amounts of data to be streamed or downloaded (approximately 100MB per lecture recording). Students also need to be able to enter into online discussions and submit assignments online. |
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