PRINCIPLES OF CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
LAW2CSL
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
We undertake an exposition of the Australian Constitution through its historical development and present character. We examine the Constitution primarily through its interpretation by the High Court of Australia in decided cases. Topics include federalism, grants , taxation, commerce, freedom of interstate trade, judicial seperation of powers, executive power and the role of the legislature, corporations power and external affairs power. State constitutional law is also covered both as a topic as well as a recurrent theme throughout many topics in the subject.
Faculty: Faculty of Business, Economics and Law
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Balu Rao
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: (LAW1LIM and LAW1PPL) or admission in the (LVLGE or LVLGEB or LVLG or LVLGB)
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: LAW2CNL
Equivalent subjects: LAW2CNL
Special conditions: Must be admitted to any Bachelor of Laws UG degree or have permission from Law Director of Programs
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Australian constitutional law and theory: commentary and materials | Prescribed | Blackshield, A. and Williams, G. | 4TH ABRIDGED EDN., SYDNEY, FEDERATION PRESS, 2006 |
| Readings | Constitution Act 1975 (Vic) | Prescribed | N/A | ANSTAT |
| Readings | Federal Constitutional Law: A Contemporary View | Recommended | Joseph, S. and Castan, M. | THOMSON LAWBOOK CO. |
Bendigo, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Balu Rao
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 2,500-word essay | 45 | |
| one 3-hour final examination | 55 |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Balu Rao
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 2,500-word essay | 45 | |
| one 3-hour final examination | 55 |