LAW 2504 - Administrative Law

General Course Information

Course Code	LAW 2504
Course	Administrative Law
Coordinating Unit	Law School, Faculty of the Professions
Term	Semester 2 2013
Mode	Internal
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	North Terrace
Units	3
Contact	3 hours per week
Prerequisites	LAW 1506
Corequisites	Not applicable
Incompatible	LAW 2002
Assumed Knowledge	Not applicable
Restrictions	Available to LLB students only
Quota	Not applicable
Course Description	The 4 main aims of the course are: 1) to teach the basic principles that govern review of administrative action by courts and tribunals; 2) to provide a critical analysis of that system; 3) to teach students to apply those principles in complex factual situations; 4) to teach students to interpret statutes while problem solving. A particular focus is placed upon judicial review, including its fundamental concepts of jurisdiction, ultra vires, and procedural fairness. The course will also cover review 'on the merits' by administrative tribunals. The practical significance of the course in substantive areas such as immigration and welfare regulation is emphasised. Topics include: State and Commonwealth avenues of review; the distinction between judicial review and review 'on the merits'; error of law and error of fact; justiciability and standing; procedural fairness; ultra vires and abuse of discretion; jurisdictional error, privative clauses and judicial review remedies.

Includes Learning Objectives, Learning Resources, Teaching & Learning

The enrolment dates, fees and full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from the Course Planner.

Dr Judith Bannister
Law School, Faculty of the Professions
Room 2.05
Ligertwood Building
North Terraace
Telephone: +61 8 8313 34578
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