This subject principally examines the limitations on the power of the federal and state executive governments to make decisions, and the legal mechanisms available to aggrieved persons for challenging and reviewing the exercise of such powers. Students are expected to analyse statutory language, critically assess real world factual situations and … For more content click the Read more button below.
This subject principally examines the limitations on the power of the federal and state executive governments to make decisions, and the legal mechanisms available to aggrieved persons for challenging and reviewing the exercise of such powers. Students are expected to analyse statutory language, critically assess real world factual situations and apply their knowledge to predict likely client outcomes. They are asked to effectively communicate a legal claim or defence in a written form which approaches the standard of new entrant to the legal profession. The mechanisms examined at the federal level include judicial review of administrative action under the Administrative Decisions (Judicial Review) Act 1977 (Cth), merits review by the Administrative Appeals Tribunal.
Capstones provide students with a way of integrating and applying knowledge and skills gained throughout their course.
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Academic progress review - Schedule A subject
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Subject instances
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Learning resources
Recommended - Book - Administrative Law
Title:Administrative Law
Resource requirement:Recommended
Author/editor:J Barnes and R Douglas
Publisher:LexisNexis Butterworths
Prescribed - Book - Control of Government Action
Title:Control of Government Action
Resource requirement:Prescribed
Author/editor:R Creyke, J McMillan & M Groves
Edition/volume:Current
Publisher:LEXISNEXIS
Career ready
Work based learning (placement):No
Graduate capabilities
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry
Subject intended learning outcomes
On successful completion you will be able to:
1.
Research and critically analyse the scope and nature of the power given to government decision-makers under legislation
2.
Critical analyse complex factual situations and employ problem solving skills to pursue a legal claim or defence for a client as effectively as possible.
3.
Effectively communicate a legal claim or defence in a written form which approaches the standard of new entrant to the legal profession.
4.
Evaluate the likely effectiveness of any recourse to Administrative Law review mechanisms in meeting a client's goals.
Learning activities
Lectures, tutorial preparation and end-of-semester assignment is a relevant learning activity
