166-442 Law, Ethics and Public Policy

Formerly available as 166-058. Students who have completed 166-058 are not eligible to enrol in this subject.

Admission to the postgraduate diploma, fourth-year honours in political science or public policy and management, or postgraduate coursework programs in political science.

This subject aims to assist students with the development of skills relevant in the policy-making process. This is carried out by familiarising students with developments within legal and ethical philosophy and by requiring them to reflect on the institutions responsible for implementing programs. We consider civil rights issues such as privacy, freedom of speech, sexual and racial harassment, and discrimination. Students who complete this subject should gain skills relevant to policy-making process.

Written work totalling 5000 words.