Subject description
This subject examines the notion of the state and state power; limitations on state power; the notion of division and separation of powers; mechanisms of accountability and control of government officials, including access to government information, the Ombudsman, merits review tribunals and judicial review.
Enrolment rules
Pre-Requisite
Equivalence
LLB 230 - Administrative Law
LLB 308 - Public Law A
LLB2230 - Administrative Law
Tutorial enrolment
Students can enrol online via the Tutorial Enrolment link in SOLS
Delivery
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Teaching staff
Subject coordinators
Tutors
Engagement hours
Contact hours:1hr online lecture, 2hr seminar
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1.
Identify the key principles of administrative law, including accountability, responsible government and the rule of law;
2.
Exercise knowledge and skills in researching reasons behind administrative decisions;
3.
Describe Commonwealth procedures for obtaining access to information about government and seeking review of administrative decisions by Ombudsmen, by tribunals and courts;
4.
Differentiate between merits appeals and judicial review; and
5.
Apply their knowledge to a range of scenarios relating to government actions.