Superannuation Law
Subject LAWS70036 (2012)
Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2012.
Credit Points: | 12.50 | ||||||||||||
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Level: | 7 (Graduate/Postgraduate) | ||||||||||||
Dates & Locations: | This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2012: August, Parkville - Taught on campus.
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: Not available | ||||||||||||
Prerequisites: | None. | ||||||||||||
Corequisites: | None. | ||||||||||||
Recommended Background Knowledge: |
Applicants without legal qualifications should note that subjects are offered in the discipline of law at an advanced graduate level. While every effort will be made to meet the needs of students trained in other fields, concessions will not be made in the general level of instruction or assessment. Most subjects assume the knowledge usually acquired in a degree in law (LLB, JD or equivalent). Applicants should note that admission to some subjects in the Melbourne Law Masters will be dependent upon the individual applicant’s educational background and professional experience. | ||||||||||||
Non Allowed Subjects: | None. | ||||||||||||
Core Participation Requirements: |
The Melbourne Law Masters welcomes applications from students with disabilities. The inherent academic requirements for study in the Melbourne Law Masters are:
Students who feel their disability will inhibit them from meeting these inherent academic requirements are encouraged to contact the Disability Liaison Unit: www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/ |
Contact
For more information, contact the Melbourne Law Masters office.
Email law-masters@unimelb.edu.au or phone +61 3 8344 6190.
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Subject Overview: |
Few areas of law offer the variety and dynamic reform agenda that is encountered with superannuation law. Superannuation law draws together traditional corporate, equitable and trust principles with modern legislative initiatives to achieve Australia‘s retirement incomes objectives. The superannuation industry is heavily influenced by public policy, is governed by multiple regulators and a variety of legislation. The industry is characterised by an array of different stakeholders, ranging from peak industry bodies to the Commonwealth Government. A practice in superannuation law therefore requires a truly holistic approach and a willingness to tackle relevant aspects of other laws, including employment law, family law, contracts, insurance and financial services laws generally. This subject examines the development of superannuation in Australia, the interaction between statutory and general law principles, the role played by various entities in the industry, the licensing, conduct and disclosure obligations and recent reforms, such as Stronger Super. Principal topics will include:
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Objectives: |
A student who has successfully completed this subject should understand:
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Assessment: |
Class participation (20%) 8,000 word research paper on a topic approved by the subject coordinator (80%) (3 December)
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Prescribed Texts: |
Core subject materials will be provided free of charge to all students. Some subjects require further texts to be purchased. Visit the Melbourne Law Masters website for more information about this subject. |
Breadth Options: | This subject is not available as a breadth subject. |
Fees Information: | Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date |
Links to further information: | http://www.law.unimelb.edu.au/masters/courses-and-subjects/subject-details/sid/5251 |
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