Overview
This course teaches students about the operation of Australian immigration law. Emphasis is placed upon acquiring knowledge as to how immigration law works in practice through examining the structure and content of the Migration Act 1958 and the Migration Regulations 1994. This legislation is voluminous and critical to an understanding … For more content click the Read More button below.
The workings of the visa system and the different categories of entrants are outlined and general matters relevant to all visa classes (Schedules 3, 4 and 5 of the Migration Regulations) are considered, including health and character criteria. The visa process, family migration and refugee visas are a topic of interest.
The relationship between immigration and Australian citizenship is considered.
The relationship between immigration law and Government policy is considered, both in terms of policy considerations underpinning legislative developments and policy considerations operating throughout the administration of the law. The course seeks to critically evaluate immigration law from varied standpoints, including whether it is efficient in achieving policy goals, the extent to which it complies with human rights norms and the rule of law.
Main Topics
Immigration law/policy: its subject matter and evaluationMigration Act and RegulationsCitizenshipVisa cancellationsFamily MigrationCharacter.
Conditions for Enrolment
Prerequisites: completion of 36 UOC of JURD courses including Federal Constitutional Law (JURD7250) for students enrolled prior to 2013. For students enrolled after 2013, completion of 72 UOC of JURD courses including Fed.Con. (JURD7250).
Course Outline
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Fees
| Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Commonwealth Supported Students (if applicable) | $1395 |
| Domestic Students | $5250 |
| International Students | $5790 |
Pre-2019 Handbook Editions
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