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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Law : Law

730-318 Legislation

Note:

This subject has a quota of 25.

Credit Points:

20

Coordinator:

Assoc. Professor G Craven

Prerequisite/s:

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

Timetable:

Semester 1 and 2

Contact:

2 hours per week

Subject Description:

History of Legislation. History of Australian Legislation. Legislation and Parliament. Why legislate? Limits on the Power to Legislate. Formulation of Legislative Policy. Legislation through Government Initiative. Pressure Groups and Public Consultation. Reform Commissions, Parliamentary and Professional Committees. Royal Commissions and Formal Inquiries. Delegated Legislation. External Influences at the Legislative Process. The Role of Parliamentary Counsel. Drafting of Legislation. Administrative Processing of Legislation. Judicial Processing of Legislation. The Impact of Legislation.

Assessment:

Research Assignment 7000 words on an agreed topic (70%) and Drafting Assignment (30%).

Prescribed Texts:

Printed Materials will be issued.

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