Public Law Advanced Criminal Law — 76037 Offered: Spring 2022, Autumn 2023, Spring 2023
Assessment: A1 - Class Participation (10%) A2 - Research Essay (30%) A3 - Final Exam (60%)
Brief Overview: Advanced Criminal Law is the perfect subject for those who are contemplating entering professional practice in criminal law. If you enjoyed Criminal Law and Procedure, you are in for a treat. This subject considers content learned in Criminal Law and Procedure in further detail. Advanced Criminal Law explores the major forms of crime that are affecting society today. Students will evaluate society’s response to these crimes, and consider current law and order politics. Students will also develop the ability to critically analyse and evaluate the criminal law and legal system. Please note: 70218 Criminal Law OR 70114 Criminal Law and Procedure are prerequisites for this subject.
Advanced Revenue Law — 76016 Offered: Spring 2022, Spring 2023
Assessment: A1 - Presentation and Tutorial Presentation (25%) A2 - Written Advice (30%) A3 - 2 hour formal examination (45%)
Brief Overview: Advanced Revenue Law offers students an opportunity to build on pre-requisite subjects (7612) Revenue Law, (79017) Taxation Law and (70517) Equity and Trusts, as well as enhance their understanding of the Australian taxation system. Practical knowledge is at the heart of this subject, with a focus on the complexities at the intersection between the commercial world and taxation in case law. Students apply a tactile approach while navigating issues such as competing taxation consequences, the income tax implications of trusts, and corporate entities and advanced capital gains tax topics. This subject is ideal for students looking to become accountants, tax professionals or solicitors, or for those who simply want to extend their knowledge. This subject’s hands-on relevance is invaluable. Please note: 76212 Revenue Law OR 79017 Taxation Law AND 70517c Equity and Trusts are prerequisites for this subject.
Citizenship and Immigration Law — 76048 Offered: Spring 2022, Autumn 2023, Spring 2023 Assessment: A1 - Short Critical Analysis Assignment (30%) A2 - Research Essay (60%) A3 - Seminar Participation (10%) Staff Contribution: Professor Laurie Berg Contests over migration and citizenship are constantly in the headlines: everything from the merits of a Big Australia, to detention of asylum seekers and exploitation of backpackers picking fruit on farms across the country. In this subject, we take on the major debates in immigration law and policy. We examine the legal and constitutional frameworks underpinning admission to and residence in Australia, as well as acquisition of citizenship. Our analysis of laws and policy provides a critical foundation for future professional work in migration law, and we hear from a range of guest speakers with different professional engagements in this field. But whatever their future plans, students hopefully come away with a sophisticated understanding of the boundaries of political membership in Australia and of key human rights issues that go to the core of our national identity.
Brief Overview: Citizenship and Immigration Law is the perfect subject for students wishing to research, analyse and explore a variety of perspectives regarding immigration law. Citizenship and the status of asylum seekers has long been controversial in Australia’s legal and political system. Students will explore citizenship rules and regulations, grounds for removal, and the court’s role in upholding the law. The core issues examined include the boundaries of political membership and asylum, just treatment of non-citizens, and population policies. Students will undertake two analytical assignments and are also graded on their seminar participation. This subject has no required texts as all readings will be provided - an added bonus! Please note: 70617 Administrative Law is a prerequisite for this subject.
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