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LAWS5007: Public Law and Statutory Interpretation
2025 unit information
This unit of study is designed to introduce students to Australian public law: the body of legal principles that constitute and regulate public power. It examines the functions and powers of the three branches of the Australian government — Parliament, the executive, and the courts — and the relationships between them, including the way courts interpret legislation. This unit is intended to complement students’ further studies in Constitutional Law and Administrative Law.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Sydney Law School
| Study level | Postgraduate |
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| Academic unit | Law |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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LAWS5000 or LAWS5019 |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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LAWS1021 |
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. demonstrate an advanced understanding of select rules and principles of public law, including the functions and powers of the three branches of government and the relationships between them.
- LO2. integrate and apply select rules and principles of public law to resolve legal problems.
- LO3. evaluate and critique select rules and principles of public law.
- LO4. communicate with legal audiences in ways that are accurate, effective and persuasive.
Unit availability
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| Session | MoA ? | Location | Outline ? |
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Semester 2 2025
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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Semester 2 2025
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Normal evening | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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