LAWS 2008 Government and Public Law
Credit Points 10
Legacy Code 200984
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Description Government and Public Law introduces students to the field of public law and the operation of government in Australia. The subject has four key focus areas: Public Law in Australia, How Government Works, Government Accountability and Integrity, and Individuals and Government. The subject is intended to provide an overview of government and public law in Australia. The subject provides a foundation for the later study of Administrative Law and Constitutional Law.
School Law
Discipline Law, Not Elsewhere Classified.
Student Contribution Band HECS Band 4 10cp
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Level Undergraduate Level 2 subject
Pre-requisite(s) LAWS 1003 OR
LAWS 1006
Incompatible Subjects LAWS 3010 - Commercial Transactions Law
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.
| Type | Length | Percent | Threshold | Individual/Group Task |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reflection | 400 words | 15 | N | Individual |
| Essay | 2000 words | 40 | N | Individual |
| Final Exam | Take home exam, 2500 words | 45 | N | Individual |
Prescribed Texts
- Lisa Burton-Crawford, Janina Boughey, Maria O’Sullivan and Melissa Castan, Public Law and Statutory Interpretation: Principles and practice (The Federation Press, 2nd ed, 2021) ISBN: 9781760022860
Teaching Periods