Administrative Law in an Age of Rights

Subject 730-827 (2008)

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

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2008:

Semester 1, - 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 Thomas Poole
Subject Overview:

Objectives:

A candidate who has successfully completed the subject should:

  • Be familiar with the function(s) of administrative law
  • Be aware of the changing nature of administrative law
  • Understand the principal similarities and differences between leading western systems of administrative law in relevant areas
  • Evaluate the role of administrative law within a system of constitutional politics that operates under the shadow of a Bill of Rights.

Syllabus:

Principal topics will include:

  • The concepts and uses of administrative law
  • The constitutionalisation of administrative law
  • Administrative law and Bills of Rights
  • Substantive judicial review and the proportionality principle Leading jurisdictions compared:
    • Australia
    • Canada
    • New Zealand
    • United Kingdom
Assessment:
  • Take-home examination (100%) (16-19 May)
    or
  • Research paper 10,000 words (100%) (30 June) (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: 730-827Administrative Law in an Age of RightsMelbourne Law Masters, postgraduate law, post-graduate law, graduate law2008

Objectives:

A candidate who has successfully completed the subject should:

  • Be familiar with the function(s) of administrative law
  • Be aware of the changing nature of administrative law
  • Understand the principal similarities and differences between leading western systems of administrative law in relevant areas
  • Evaluate the role of administrative law within a system of constitutional politics that operates under the shadow of a Bill of Rights.

Syllabus:

Principal topics will include:

  • The concepts and uses of administrative law
  • The constitutionalisation of administrative law
  • Administrative law and Bills of Rights
  • Substantive judicial review and the proportionality principle Leading jurisdictions compared:
    • Australia
    • Canada
    • New Zealand
    • United Kingdom
  • Take-home examination (100%) (16-19 May)
    or
  • Research paper 10,000 words (100%) (30 June) (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 Thomas PooleLawFor the latest information on this subject, please visit: http://www.masters.law.unimelb.edu.au/subject/730827P12.500Semester 1NLawLaw730-827

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