730-301 Constitutional and Administrative Law

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

This subject examines the legal framework of government in Australia. Topics include 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; and freedom of information.

A one hour, in class, closed book test during first semester (15%); research exercise consisting of written assignment not exceeding 3000 words OR oral presentation with written outline of arguments (30%); practical exercises (15%) AND final examination three hours (40%).

Printed materials will be issued by the Faculty of Law.

• Blackshield and Williams, Australian Constitutional Law and Theory. 3rd edition, Federation Press.
• Douglas and Jones, Administrative Law. 4th edition, Federation Press.