Superannuation Law

Subject LAWS70036 (2010)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2010.

Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 7 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2010:

December, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable


Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: The total class time is between 24 and 26 hours.
Total Time Commitment: Visit the Melbourne Law Masters website for more information about this subject.
Prerequisites: Visit the Melbourne Law Masters website for more information about this subject.
Corequisites: Visit the Melbourne Law Masters website for more information about this subject.
Recommended Background Knowledge: Visit the Melbourne Law Masters website for more information about this subject.
Non Allowed Subjects: Visit the Melbourne Law Masters website for more information about this subject.
Core Participation Requirements: Visit the Melbourne Law Masters website for more information about this subject.

Contact

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Subject Overview:

Principal topics will include:

  • Development and purpose of superannuation
  • Characteristics of different types of superannuation funds
  • Regulatory framework for superannuation
  • Interaction of general law and statute
  • Statutory covenants and trustees' general law obligations
  • Trustees' rights and powers (including investment)
  • Trustees' decisions and review
  • Amendment and termination
  • Role of the Superannuation Complaints Tribunal
  • Complaints concerning benefits
  • Recent reforms and reform proposals.
Objectives:

A student who has successfully completed this subject should understand:

  • The development and role of superannuation in Australia
  • The legislation and equitable principles governing superannuation law
  • The legal rights and duties of parties in relation to superannuation funds
  • The law relating to the administration of superannuation funds.
Assessment:

Class participation (20%)
9,000 word research paper (80%)
(3 March 2011) on a topic approved by the subject coordinator
Prescribed Texts: Visit the subject website for more information
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
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Links to further information: http://www.masters.law.unimelb.edu.au/

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