Overview

This course introduces students to the study of public law, including its history, institutions, methods of reasoning and fundamental principles. Students will acquire an understanding of the introductory principles and theories of administrative and constitutional law as they apply to the essential features of the Australian system of government, and … For more content click the Read More button below. Main Topics Constitutionalism Australia’s ‘Washminster’ Inheritance The Westminster TraditionThe American Tradition The Creation of the Federated Commonwealth of Australia Colonisation, Indigenous Sovereignty and Crown SovereigntyThe Colonial Laws Validity Act 1865 and the Path to FederationThe Acquisition of Legal Independence and Popular Sovereignty The Legislature History and DevelopmentThe Franchise and the Composition of ParliamentLegislative PowerJudicial Review of LegislationStatutory InterpretationState Constitutions and State Legislative Power  The Executive History and DevelopmentFederal and State Executive PowerJudicial Review of Executive ActionNon-Judicial Forms of Executive Accountability The Judiciary History, Development and CompositionA Foundation of Judicial Independence Rights Protection and Australian Constitutionalism Constitutional Change

Conditions for Enrolment

Students must have completed JURD7152 Introduction to Law & Justice.

Delivery

In-person - Standard (usually weekly or fortnightly)

Fees

Pre-2019 Handbook Editions

Access past handbook editions (2018 and prior)