Credit Points 10

Legacy Code 200755

Coordinator Elizabeth Handsley Opens in new window

Description This subject builds upon the compulsory subject Constitutional Law, and provides a deeper and broader understanding of Australian constitutional law. It examines the constitutional aspects of Australian parliamentary democracy and citizenship, the constitutional powers of the Commonwealth Executive Government, constitutional issues relating to the raising and spending of government revenues and the complexities of the relationship between the Commonwealth and State as independent polities. The subject also examines the limited way in which the Australian Constitution operates to protect particular rights, liberties and freedoms.

School Law

Student Contribution Band HECS Band 4 10cp

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Level Undergraduate Level 4 subject

Pre-requisite(s) LAWS 4015

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:

1. Demonstrate an advanced understanding of, and ability to apply, techniques of constitutional interpretation and reasoning.
2. Apply an understanding of constitutional law concepts to analysing and solving practical problems.
3. Critically evaluate how the Australian Constitution can be said to protect rights, liberties and freedoms.
4. Develop and present coherent legal arguments about complex constitutional issues.
5. Write effectively and appropriately, displaying clear and logical structure and using accurate grammar and punctuation.
6. Ethically and accurately reference (using the Australian Guide to Legal Citation) legal information from a range of primary and secondary sources.

Subject Content

1. Federal Parliament.
2. The High Court.
3. Detention.
4. Appropriation and Grants.
5. Taxation and Excise.
6. Intergovernmental Immunities.
7. Immigration and Aliens Powers.
8. Freedom of Interstate Trade.
9. Rights of Out of State Residents.
10. Acquisition of Property on Just Terms.
11. Freedom of Religion.