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LAWS 7057 Government and Public Law

LAWS 7057  Government and Public Law  (10 Credit Points)  
Subject Details  Legacy Code: 201053  

Government and Public Law is designed to provide an overview of government and public law in Australia and a foundation for the later study of Administrative Law and Constitutional Law. It introduces students to the principles and structures that underpin constitutional and administrative law in Australia. The subject. The subject has four key focus areas: Public Law in Australia, How Government Works, Government Accountability and Integrity, and Individuals and Government. Students will collaborate in problem/case-based learning and engage with online learning materials to develop knowledge and skills in legal research and communication enabling them to address critical contemporary public law challenges.

Level: Postgraduate Coursework Level 7 subject  
Co-requisite(s): LAWS 7056 Fundamentals of Australian Law and LAWS 7058 Introduction to Law  
Incompatible Subjects: LAWS 2008 Government and Public Law  
Restrictions: Please see the Subject Details page for any restrictions for this subject