STATUTORY INTERPRETATION

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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 legislation. The law and practice is also examined through the lens of statutory interpretation literature. In addition to developing students' skills in interpreting legislation, the subject also develops skills in legal research, in case analysis, and in writing legal opinions and legal commentaries.

Portfolio

Arts, Social Sciences & Commerce (Pre 2022)

School

Subject coordinator

Jeffrey Barnes

Subject type

Postgraduate

Year level

Year Level 5 - Masters

AQF level

Level 9 - Masters Degree

Available as elective

Available to study abroad / exchange students

Yes

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

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Learning resources

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

Recommended - Book - Statutory Interpretation Principles

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:

Be able to analyse and discuss the theoretical literature on statutory interpretation

Demonstrate detailed knowledge of statue law.

Be able to interpret legislation in a fully informed way.

Be able to write a legal opinion on statutory interpretation in a form that approximates the standard expected of a newly qualified lawyer.

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.

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