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Learning outcomes
1.
Provide a basic overview of Australian and international Media Law;
2.
Demonstrate a critical understanding of the importance of the media and the extent of its’ influence in the modern world;
3.
Explain connections between modern technological developments and the adaptation of law
4.
Discuss the influence of change of political mainstream and technology into the protection of human rights and day to day activities
5.
Provide an overview of the concept of privacy in national and international contexts
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Additional information
Unit content:1. What is Media?
2. Media and United Nations (ICCPR)
3. Media in the European Union
4. Media in the Australian Constitution
5. Media Law a cross-sectional discipline
6. Freedom of Speech contra Right of Privacy and Honour – Defamation
7. Media and Terrorism
8. Media and Copyright
9. Media and Criminal Law
10. Media and Protection of Minors