Secured Transactions
Subject LAWS70375 (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: May, 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.
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Subject Overview: |
This subject involves a study of the Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (Cth) (PPSA).The PPSA is based in part on Canadian provincial personal property security laws and these, in turn, derive from Article 9 of the United States Commercial Code. The New Zealand Personal Property Securities Act 1999 is likewise based on the Canadian legislation, though it follows the Canadian model more closely than does the Australian PPSA. Selective use will be made in the course of Canadian and New Zealand case law and other materials to help inform students on the likely application of the Australian PPSA. The subject covers all the main aspects of the PPSA, with particular reference to how it changes prior law (for example, in relation to floating charges, the registration of security interests and the treatment of Romalpa agreements) and with reference also to key differences between the Australian PPSA and the New Zealand and Canadian versions. Principal topics will include:
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Objectives: |
A student who has successfully completed this subject should:
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Assessment: |
Take-home examination (50%) (12 pm 13 July to 5 pm 16 July) 5,000 word research paper (50%) (20 August) on a 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. 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/5232 |
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