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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 the political and legal structures governing administrative law in Australia, including government departments and agencies, parliament and courts, and their contributions to administrative law.
- LO2. analyse and describe principles such as accountability, openness, participation, and rationality and how they inform administrative law principles.
- LO3. identify and describe the structures for seeking review on the merits of administrative decision-making.
- LO4. identify and apply judicial review principles to hypothetical legal scenarios.
- LO5. identify and describe the jurisdiction of courts and the potential remedies available in administrative law cases.
- LO6. analyse how culture and identity can influence administrative decision-making and access to justice.
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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