Superannuation Law

Subject 730-643 (2008)

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Credit Points: 12.500
Level: Graduate/Postgraduate
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2008:

Semester 2, - 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: 24 - 26 contact hours per subject.
Total Time Commitment: The time commitment for this subject depends on the candidate's background and experience.
Prerequisites: N.A.
Corequisites: N.A.
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements: N.A.

Coordinator

Dr Lisa Butler
Subject Overview:

Objectives:

A candidate who has successfully completed the 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.

Syllabus:

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.
Assessment:
  • Examination 2 hours (50%) (16 January 2009, pm)
  • Research paper 5,000 words (50%) (19 February 2009) (topic approved by the subject coordinator)
Prescribed Texts: Core subject materials will be provided free of charge to all students. Some subjects require further texts to be purchased. Please visit the subject homepage on the Melbourne Law Masters website by following the link at the bottom of this subject entry.
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills: Please see the Subject Objectives for this information.
Links to further information: 730-643Superannuation LawMelbourne Law Masters, postgraduate law, post-graduate law, graduate law2008

Objectives:

A candidate who has successfully completed the 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.

Syllabus:

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.
  • Examination 2 hours (50%) (16 January 2009, pm)
  • Research paper 5,000 words (50%) (19 February 2009) (topic approved by the subject coordinator)
N.A.N.A.24 - 26 contact hours per subject.Core subject materials will be provided free of charge to all students. Some subjects require further texts to be purchased. Please visit the subject homepage on the Melbourne Law Masters website by following the link at the bottom of this subject entry.Please see the Subject Objectives for this information.The time commitment for this subject depends on the candidate's background and experience.N.A.Please see the subject homepage on the Melbourne Law Masters website for up to date timetable information.Dr Lisa ButlerLawFor the latest information on this subject, please visit: http://www.masters.law.unimelb.edu.au/subject/730643P12.500Semester 2NLawLaw730-643

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