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Public Law
Advanced Criminal Law — 76037
Offered: Spring 2022, Autumn 2023, Spring 2023
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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.
Criminal Sentencing Law — 78030
Offered: Spring 2022, Spring 2023
Assessment: A1 - Written and Oral Submissions (50%) A2 - Leading class discussions (20%) A3 - Legal Research Brief (30%) Brief Overview: If you enjoyed Criminal Law and Procedure, then this subject may be for you. Students in Criminal Sentencing Law will learn the purpose of sentencing and factors that the court may consider when exerting its discretion. Students will also learn how sentencing in the Local, District and Supreme courts work. Students will develop an appreciation for the purposes of sentencing and the appropriateness of various sentencing subjects.
Please note: 70218 Criminal Law OR 70114 Criminal Law and Procedure are prerequisites for this subject.
Criminology — 76012
Offered: Summer 2022/2023, Autumn 2023
Assessment: A1 - Class Participation (20%) A2 - Focused Literature Review (20%) A3 - Research Essay (60%) Brief Overview: Want to dive deeper into the philosophy, politics, psychology and sociology behind crime?
If you are passionate about criminal law and are craving an in-depth exploration into the complex theoretical concepts underpinning the structure and causes of crime, then this multidisciplinary field known as Criminology is right for you.
In this subject, students will also examine crime prevention and the impact of criminalisation on individuals and communities. Students will engage with the work of various theorists and study the impact of ethnicity, race, gender and sexuality on the criminal justice system and the occurrence of crime.
The multidisciplinary nature of criminology means students utilise a wide range of research methodologies, ranging from field trips, debates and contemporary analysis. This research component of the subject is further cemented when students undertake their own research project, applying the theories learned to their own issue of choice.
Law of Slavery and Human Trafficking — 76304
Assessment: A1 - Proposal Abstract (10%) A2 - Research Outcome (55%) A3 - Reaction Paper (35%) Brief Overview: Law of Slavery and Human Trafficking is the perfect elective for students with a keen interest in international and human rights law. Teaching eye-opening and powerful content to students, the subject covers forced labour, forced marriage, migrant worker exploitation and slavery and refugee law. Following on from broader requisites 70616 Australian Constitutional Law or 76110c Introduction to Public International Law, this subject offers an exploration of a niche but deeply important area of law.
Although predominantly dealing with international law, a practical application of the law of slavery and human trafficking in the Australian domestic context is also explored. Offering an insightful fusion of theory and practice, this subject will develop students’ legal responses to even the worst of crimes.
Please note: 70616 Australian Constitutional Law OR (76110c Introduction to Public International Law AND 70110 Introduction to Law) are prerequisites for this subject.
Regulating Technologies — 76113
Offered: Spring 2022
Revenue Law — 76212
Offered: Autumn 2023
Assessment: A1 - Class Participation (20%) A2 - Written Advice (30%) A3 - Final Exam: Legal Problem Solving (50%) Brief Overview: This subject is perfect for students who wish to gain the skills and knowledge needed to navigate the evolving world of rapidly changing technologies. This elective aims to introduce students to the fundamentals of technology regulation, including rationales for marketing intervention, theories of why it emerges, its processes, and the regulatory public and private authorities in this area. Regulating Technologies is usually a subject of interest for students enrolled in the Legal Futures and Technology major and/or those who are interested in public law and want to work in a regulating body after graduation. Although this subject may sound very content specific, there is no necessary prior knowledge of technology or regulation.
Brief Overview: Revenue Law is a great subject for students interested in the complexity of the Australian taxation system. Students will focus on learning about the taxation of companies and partnerships, CGT, FBT, goods and services, and tax and deductions. In this subject, you will develop practical knowledge of revenue law and enhance your critical analysis skills. After completing this subject, students will be able to apply their understanding of the taxation system to review contemporary revenue issues.
Please note: 70417 Corporate Law AND 70617 Administrative Law OR 70327 Introduction to Property and Commercial Law are prerequisites for this subject.
Faculty experts who teach or research in Public Law: Brian Opeskin, Christine Giles, Ellen Rock, Elyse Methven, Gabrielle Simm, Jennifer Burn, Karen O’Connell, Karen Lee, Laurie Berg, Natalie Stoianoff, Nola Ries, Robin Bowley, Tracey Booth, Thalia Anthony, Harry Hobbs, Isabel Karpin.
