law5afl australian family law
AUSTRALIAN FAMILY LAW
LAW5AFL
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
The focus of this subject is Australian Family Law. The role of the state and of traditional legal forms in the regulation, maintenance and control of family and personal relationships is covered. The impact of the changing role of women and men in the family, as well as increasing family diversity, are considered. Specific issues canvassed include the legal regulation of family formation and breakdown; the financial consequences of family formation and breakdown; parental responsibility and children's rights. This subject aims to provide students with an overview of the key issues in contemporary family law in Australia, as well as opportunities for critical analysis of the policies that underlie it.
SchoolLa Trobe Law School (Pre 2022)
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorHannah Robert
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites LAW5CNA or LAW5LRE or have permission of the Law School Director of Postgraduate (Coursework) Programs
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
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Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Australian Family Law: The Contemporary Context
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorBelinda Fehlberg, Rae Kaspiew, Jenni Millbank, Fiona Kelly & Juliet Behrens
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PublisherOxford University Press
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
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City Campus, 2020, Winter semester, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorFiona Kelly
Class requirements
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 27 - 28
Four 7.00 hours lecture/seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Policy essay (1500 word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO5 |
Take home examination (4000 word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 70 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |