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, integrity bodies, merits review tribunals and judicial review.
Enrolment rules
Pre-Requisite
Equivalence
LAW 308 - Administrative Law
LLB 230 - Administrative Law
LLB2230 - Administrative Law
LLB 308 - Public Law A
Tutorial enrolment
Students can enrol online via the Tutorial Enrolment link in SOLS
Delivery
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Teaching staff
Subject coordinators
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1.
Recognise and evaluate the key principles of public law, including accountability, responsible government and the rule of law.
2.
Critically analyse the framework and rationale for merits and judicial review in Australia, including the role of procedural fairness in government action.
3.
Evaluate and analyse the principles of open government, including reasons for decisions and the procedures for obtaining access to public and private information held by the government.
4.
Critically analyse the nature and constitutional framework for state power.
5.
Critically analyse and evaluate the network of integrity and accountability bodies in Australia, including but not limited to Ombudsmen, Royal Commissions and Anti-corruption bodies.
Assessment details
Final Exam
Group Policy Presentation
Quiz
Work integrated learning
Embedded WIL:This subject contains elements of "Embedded WIL". Students in this subject will experience activities that relate to or simulate professional practice as part of their learning.