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LAWS5010: Administrative Law
2025 unit information
Administrative Law is the study of the relationships of individuals and organisations with government. This unit examines the legal principles applying to those relationships with the aim of developing an understanding of how government is held accountable. It seeks to develop students' understanding of how the values of openness, rationality, and fairness in government decision-making are promoted through administrative forms of review, such as merits review and Ombudsman investigations, and judicial review.
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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LAWS5007 |
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Corequisites:
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None |
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LAWS2010 |
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. identify and describe to an advanced level the fundamental underlying principles, concepts and practices of administrative law.
- LO2. apply relevant legal research methodologies, which may include ethical and responsible use of AI tools, to respond critically and innovatively to administrative law questions.
- LO3. critically analyse the political and legal structures governing administrative law in Australia.
- LO4. apply knowledge of statutory review mechanisms, including merits review and ombudsman review, and the primary features of freedom of information legislation.
- LO5. apply knowledge of the jurisdiction of courts, judicial review principles, and available remedies in administrative law, to respond critically and evaluatively to administrative law questions.
Unit availability
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Semester 1 2024
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney | |
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Semester 1 2024
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Normal evening | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Semester 1 2025
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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Semester 1 2025
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Normal evening | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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