This course will introduce students to key concepts in Australian Administrative Law systems and principles. It will apply those concepts to an examination of the legislation relevant to Australia’s immigration regime including the Migration Act 1958 (Cth) and Migration Regulations 1994. Students will analyse the structure of the migration system, legislation and regulation and investigate the mechanisms for decision making used by the Department of Immigration and Border Protection, Merits Review Tribunals and the Courts.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- Describe the legislative background of Australia’s migration system and the concepts that underpin administrative decision making in relation to migration.
- Explain the role of complex legal and administrative law concepts.
- Demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the various administrative bodies involved in the migration system, their roles and responsibilities through the application of the law to case studies.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the roles of administrative and judicial bodies in the migration system and the mechanics of those bodies, including their jurisdiction, procedures and decision making processes.
- Identify and analyse requirements and procedures relating to refusals, compliance and other sanctions, appeals and reviews.
Other Information
For more information and the timetable please go to the Graduate Coursework TimetableIndicative Assessment
- Indicative Assessment is likely to include: (null) [LO null]
- Problems based assignment focusing on decision making in the migration law 60% (60) [LO null]
- Research essay 40% (40) [LO null]
- An approved Means of Assessment will be available a week prior to the commencement of the course. (null) [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
To be confirmed.
Assumed Knowledge
Basic knowledge of Australian legal system and framework.Fees
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.
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 |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $4410 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $5880 |
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