law3adn administrative law
PRINCIPLES OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW
LAW3ADN
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject principally examines the limitations on the power of the federal and state executive governments to make decisions, and the legal mechanisms available to aggrieved persons for challenging and reviewing the exercise of such powers. The mechanisms examined at the federal level include judicial review of administrative action under the Administrative Decisions (Judicial Review) Act 1977 (Cth), merits review by the Administrative Appeals Tribunal, and investigation by the Commonwealth Ombudsman. Related mechanisms which are examined include rights to be given reasons for decisions upon request, freedom of information schemes and non-legal mechanisms for reviewing government action.
FacultyFaculty of Business, Economics and Law
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJeffrey Barnes
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites LAW1PPL and LAW2PPL
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects LAW3ADM
Equivalent subjectsN/A
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 | Administrative Law Supplementary Materials | Prescribed | J Barnes | LA TROBE UNIVERSITY, CURRENT EDN |
| Readings | Douglas and Jones's Administrative Law, | Prescribed | Douglas, R. | FEDERATION PRESS, CURRENT EDN |
| Readings | Administrative Law in Australia | Recommended | W B Lane and S Young | LAWBOOK CO, CURRENT EDN |
| Readings | Administrative Law, Butterworths Questions and Answers Series | Recommended | J Barnes and R Douglas | LEXISNEXIS, CURRENT EDN |
| Readings | Administrative law, Butterworths Tutorial Series | Recommended | Douglas, R. | BUTTERWORTHS, CURRENT EDN |
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Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJeffrey Barnes
Class requirements
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial 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 face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| End of semester assignment | 70 | |
| Online quizzes | 20 | |
| Tutorial preparation submission | 10 |