This course explores the meaning and construction of the concept of a ‘family’ within migration legislation and policy in Australia. It examines how different family relationships are regarded and treated under legislation, case law and policy. The course will explore visa classes/subclasses in the family stream and discuss the additional criteria for New Zealand citizen and unlawful non-citizens. Students will consider the complexity migration law brings to this area and the interrelationship of migration law with other jurisdictions such as family law, criminal law (with regard to family violence) and international law (the Hague Convention on child abduction and child access and the rights of the child).
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
Course topics:- Ideology of family migration
- Ties that bind
- Partnerships
- Children
- Parents
- Other family members
- Marriage, Partnerships, Employment and Parenthood.
- Apply in-depth theoretical knowledge and understanding of law and policy governing family visas to professional practice.
- Deliver meaningful research which demonstrates ability in critical analysis, problem solving, and ethical professional practice at an advanced level.
- Investigate advanced and complex legal issues surrounding families within Migration Law and apply practical solutions for clients.
- Contribute to public policy debate in legislative areas that affect family within Migration Law.
Other Information
For more information and the timetable please go to LLM ProgramIndicative Assessment
Indicative assessment:- Client file case study – 60% (4000 words)
- Oral presentation – and peer review 40%
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Workload
This is an online course. Students will study online and are expected to devote 10-12 hours per week participating online in Live Classrooms on Adobe Connect, participating in group activities and in individual research and studying.Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
As Migration legislation changes so frequently the program does not recommend textbooks which can quickly become out of date. We will be using specific readings from texts.These are included in the Course Outline which will be on the Wattle course site one week prior to the commencement of the course.
Assumed Knowledge
Students must have completed Fundamentals of Australian Migration Law (LAWS8651) and Administrative Decision Making in Australian Migration Law (LAWS8652) before enrolling in this course.Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
If you are a domestic graduate coursework or international student you will be required to pay tuition fees. Tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 3
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2015 | $2958 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2015 | $4146 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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Class summaries, if available, can be accessed by clicking on the View link for the relevant class number.
Second Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9422 | 18 Jul 2016 | 29 Jul 2016 | 31 Aug 2016 | 28 Oct 2016 | Online | N/A |
