PRINCIPLES OF PUBLIC LAW

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Overview

This subject introduces students to the history and fundamental principles of public law in Australia and other jurisdictions. 'Public law' can be understood as the collection of principles and rules that regulate the mechanisms of power within a state, in particular the institutions of government. The subject will examine the history and contemporary relevance of public law concepts such as representative and responsible government, the separation of powers and the rule of law, and it will explore the ways that these concepts have been and are used to control exercises of power by the legislative, executive and judicial arms of government.

Portfolio

Arts, Social Sciences & Commerce (Pre 2022)

School

Subject coordinator

Stephanie Falconer

Subject type

Undergraduate

Year level

Year Level 1 - UG

AQF level

Level 5 - Diploma

Available as elective

Available to study abroad / exchange students

Capstone subject
Capstones provide students with a way of integrating and applying knowledge and skills gained throughout their course.

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Career ready

Work based learning (placement):No

Graduate capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing

COMMUNICATION - Cultural Intelligence and Global Perspective

COMMUNICATION - Digital Capability

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Subject intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:

Analyse and critique primary and secondary sources of law relating to the principles of public law.

Demonstrate accurate adherence to the rules of referencing by applying the Australian Guide to Legal Citation in your written assessment tasks.

Compose and accurately cite other works in a legal essay.

Discuss in an informed manner, relying on arguments drawn from researched materials, contemporary constitutional and public law issues with a focus on principles of public law in local and overseas jurisdictions of diverse cultures.

Learning activities

Annotated Bibliography; group presentation; research assignment; seminar activities; online quizzes.

Requisite rules

Prerequisites: LAW1LIMand admission into: LBLX; LVLGE; LVLGEB; LVLUE; LVLUEB; LWLA; LWLAC; LWLAS; LWLAT; LWLWA; LWLWAB; LWLBUSB; LWLBUS; LWLE; LWLEC; LWLEE; LWLF; LWLFI; LWLINT; LWLIR; LWLM; LWLMC; LWLPY; LWLPYB; LWLSC; LWLSCB; LZCOML; LZCRL; LZCRLB; LWLBM; LWLPPE; LWCOML

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