LAWS 7038 Visa Cancellation and Review

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Credit Points 20

Legacy Code 201029

Coordinator Douglas Mcdonald-Norman Opens in new window

Description This unit addresses the balance of visas in the Australian immigration system, including those related to bringing family to Australia, former resident and resident return visas, humanitarian program (onshore and offshore), bridging visas and other miscellaneous visas (Act-based visas and resolution of status visas). This unit also addresses the regime for review of immigration decisions, including informal review, merits review and judicial review. This unit provides an overview of ministerial intervention and cancellation powers under Australian immigration law. This unit also provides a brief overview of Australian citizenship laws.

School Law

Discipline Law, Not Elsewhere Classified.

Student Contribution Band HECS Band 4 20cp

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Level Postgraduate Coursework Level 7 subject

Pre-requisite(s) LAWS 7007 AND
LAWS 7003

Co-requisite(s) LAWS 7004

Incompatible Subjects LAWS 7034 - Visa Compliance Cancellation and Review 1 LAWS 7005 - Australia’s Visa System 3 Cancellation and Review

Restrictions

Students must be enrolled in 2819 Graduate Diploma in Australian Migration Law, 2824 Master of Laws or 2810 Master of Laws (International Governance).

Assessment

The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.

Item Length Percent Threshold Individual/Group Task
Quiz 30 mins each 5 Y Individual
Case Study 1,000 words 15 N Individual
Critical Review 3,500 words 30 N Individual
Professional Task 1,000 words 15 N Individual
Final Exam 2,000 words 35 N Individual

Teaching Periods