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:
- 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
Indicative Assessment
- Indicative assessment: (null) [LO null]
- Client file case study — 60% (4000 words) (60) [LO null]
- Oral presentation — and peer review 40% (40) [LO null]
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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.Inherent Requirements
Not applicable
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As Migration legislation changes so frequently the program does not recommend textbooks which can quickly become out of date.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 Study Guide which will be on the Wattle course site one week prior to the commencement of the course.
Preliminary Reading
The Course Study Guide which will be on the Wattle course site one week prior to the commencement of the courseFees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
Commonwealth Support (CSP) Students
If you 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). More information about your student contribution amount for each course at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 34
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are a domestic graduate coursework student with a Domestic Tuition Fee (DTF) place or international student you will be required to pay course tuition fees (see below). Course tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
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Units | EFTSL |
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6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
Year | Fee |
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2021 | $4410 |
- International fee paying students
Year | Fee |
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2021 | $5880 |
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