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Overview

Statutory interpretation is the body of law governing the determination of the legal meaning and effect of legislation. This subject examines the law and practice of statutory interpretation systematically and in depth. The concepts, interpretative criteria, and techniques of the common law are examined, together with federal and state interpretation … For more content click the Read more button below.

Portfolio

Arts, Social Sciences & Commerce (Pre 2022)

Subject coordinator

Jeffrey Barnes

Subject type

Postgraduate

Year level

Year Level 5 - Masters

AQF level

Level 9 - Masters Degree

Available as elective

No

Available to study abroad / exchange students

Yes

Capstone subject

No

Academic progress review - Schedule A subject

No

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Learning resources

Prescribed - Book - Understanding Common Law Legislation: Drafting and Interpretation

Career ready

Work based learning (placement):No

Graduate capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing

Subject intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:
1.
Be able to analyse and discuss the theoretical literature on statutory interpretation
2.
Demonstrate detailed knowledge of statue law.
3.
Be able to interpret legislation in a fully informed way.
4.
Be able to write a legal opinion on statutory interpretation in a form that approximates the standard expected of a newly qualified lawyer.
5.
Be able to demonstrate knowledge of the law and practice of statutory interpretation that is informed by statutory interpretation theory

Learning activities

Workshop paper and presentation; End-of-Semester Assignment Essay. Tutorials and workshop paper and presentation.