PRINCIPLES OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW
LAW3ADN
2021
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 and Information Commissioner.
SchoolLa Trobe Law School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorDarren O'Donovan
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesLectures, tutorial preparation and end-of-semester assignment is a relevant learning activity
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesLAW2STA AND LAW1LIM AND (LAW1PPL OR LAW2PPL)
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Control of Government Action
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorR Creyke, J McMillan & M Groves
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Edition/VolumeCurrent
PublisherLEXISNEXIS
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Administrative Law
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorJ Barnes and R Douglas
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PublisherLexisNexis Butterworths
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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
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
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Subject options
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Bendigo, 2021, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDarren O'Donovan
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 30 - 42
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via blended.
SeminarWeek: 30 - 42
One 1.00 hour seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
On-line quizzes (500 words equivalent) Multiple choice | Quizzes | Individual | No | 10 | SILO1 |
In semester feedback exercise (1,200 word equivalent) | Other | Individual | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
End of Semester Assignment (Judicial Review Case File) (2,200 word equivalent) | Assignment | Individual | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
End of Semester Assignment (Merits Review Decision File) (1,000 word equivalent) | Assignment | Individual | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDarren O'Donovan
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 30 - 42
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 42
One 1.00 hour tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
On-line quizzes (500 words equivalent) Multiple choice | Quizzes | Individual | No | 10 | SILO1 |
In semester feedback exercise (1,200 word equivalent) | Other | Individual | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
End of Semester Assignment (Judicial Review Case File) (2,200 word equivalent) | Assignment | Individual | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
End of Semester Assignment (Merits Review Decision File) (1,000 word equivalent) | Assignment | Individual | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |