Description
Administrative Law is a compulsory subject in the Bachelor of Laws program offered by the Faculty of Law. The subject examines the nature and scope of judicial and administrative review of government decisions and actions, at both the federal and state level. Topics include access to government information (freedom of information and access to reasons), ombudsman, merits review tribunals and judicial review under the Constitution/common law and statute. Emphasis is placed on the development of legal writing and drafting skills.
Subject details
Type | Undergraduate |
Code | LAWS11-317 |
EFTSL | 0.125 |
Faculty | Faculty of Law |
Semesters offered |
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Credit | 10 |
Study areas |
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Subject fees |
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Learning outcomes
1. Demonstrate understanding of the following legal topics: judicial review; merits review; and administrative justice theories. 2. Demonstrate competency in exercising the following skill at an intermediate level, with creativity, initiative and judgment: legal writing and drafting. 3. Adhere to the highest standards of professionalism, including a commitment to: learning and working independently and reflectively; behaving ethically and responsibly; and managing time effectively and meeting deadlines.
Enrolment requirements
Requisites: ? | Nil |
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Assumed knowledge: | Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge. Assumed Prior Learning (or equivalent): |
Restrictions: ? | Must be admitted into a Bachelor Law degree OR Bachelor of Laws combined degree OR be an approved Law Study Abroad OR Law Exchange student. This subject is not available as a general elective. To be eligible for enrolment, the subject must be specified in the students’ program structure. |
Subject outlines
- September 2022 [Standard]
- May 2022 [Standard]
- January 2022 [Standard]
- September 2021 [Standard]
- May 2021 [Standard]
- January 2021 [Standard]
- September 2020 [Standard - Administrative Law]
- May 2020 [Standard]
- January 2020 [Standard]
- September 2019 [Standard]
- May 2019 [Standard]
- January 2019 [Standard]
- September 2018 [Standard]
- May 2018 [Standard]
- January 2018 [Standard]
- September 2017 [Standard]
- May 2017 [Standard]
Subject dates
Standard Offering | |
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Enrolment opens | 18/07/2021 |
Semester start | 13/09/2021 |
Subject start | 13/09/2021 |
Cancellation 1? | 27/09/2021 |
Cancellation 2? | 04/10/2021 |
Last enrolment | 26/09/2021 |
Withdraw – Financial? | 09/10/2021 |
Withdraw – Academic? | 30/10/2021 |
Teaching census? | 08/10/2021 |
Standard Offering | |
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Enrolment opens | 14/11/2021 |
Semester start | 17/01/2022 |
Subject start | 17/01/2022 |
Cancellation 1? | 31/01/2022 |
Cancellation 2? | 07/02/2022 |
Last enrolment | 30/01/2022 |
Withdraw – Financial? | 12/02/2022 |
Withdraw – Academic? | 05/03/2022 |
Teaching census? | 11/02/2022 |
Standard Offering | |
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Enrolment opens | 20/03/2022 |
Semester start | 16/05/2022 |
Subject start | 16/05/2022 |
Cancellation 1? | 30/05/2022 |
Cancellation 2? | 06/06/2022 |
Last enrolment | 29/05/2022 |
Withdraw – Financial? | 11/06/2022 |
Withdraw – Academic? | 02/07/2022 |
Teaching census? | 10/06/2022 |
Standard Offering | |
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Enrolment opens | 17/07/2022 |
Semester start | 12/09/2022 |
Subject start | 12/09/2022 |
Cancellation 1? | 26/09/2022 |
Cancellation 2? | 03/10/2022 |
Last enrolment | 25/09/2022 |
Withdraw – Financial? | 08/10/2022 |
Withdraw – Academic? | 29/10/2022 |
Teaching census? | 07/10/2022 |