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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Law : Law

730-204 Constitutional and Administrative Law

Credit Points:

20

Coordinator:

Professor C Saunders

Pre/Corequisite/s:

Torts and the Process of Law; History and Philosophy of Law.

Timetable:

Semester 1 and 2

Contact:

One 1-hour and two 2-hour lectures per week

Subject Description:

A study of the legal framework of government in Australia. Outline of topics: the nature of public law; basic constitutional concepts; foundations of the Australian constitutional system; constitutional amendment; the judicature; the legislature; protection of rights; legislative power; federal financial and economic framework; the Crown; the executive government; review of executive action; judicial review; administrative review; the Ombudsman; freedom of information.

Assessment:

Research Assignment not exceeding 3000 words (30%) and Final Exam 3 hours (70%).

Prescribed Texts:

Printed Materials will be issued by the Law School.

  • (Cth), The Australian Constitution, Australian Government Publishing Service.
  • (Vic), Victoria's Constitution, Law Press.
  • (Vic), Administrative Law Act, 1978 (Vic).
  • Act, Administrative Decisions (Judicial Review) Act, 1977 (Cth).
  • Act, Judiciary Act, 1903 (Cth).
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