This course is designed to expose students to some of the most interesting challenges in Australian Administrative Law, and to permit them to engage in a scholarly and reflective analysis of the issues involved in cases and issues which have come before the courts.
This course will extend students’ knowledge of the interface between administrative law and other remedial options against public decision makers.
The theme of the course builds upon the foundation material studied in the compulsory administrative law classes. It seeks to extend students' understanding of the rule of law and the exercise of public power in practice by examining the full suite of remedial options available against public bodies. The course will assume a little knowledge of private law remedies in contract, torts and equity but we will also go through the applicable private law doctrines in class. The course will also cover concepts like the role of the Crown, the divide between public and private actions, public law damages, restitution, the availability of discretionary compensation and the limitations in general of judicial review’s remedies.
To develop their knowledge and skills, students will engage in a range of learning activities, including interactive seminars which give students the opportunity to develop their oral communication skills. The course is also designed to advance and develop research and writing skills.
This course meets the requirements for the LLB(Hons) Research Capstone.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- Research and apply the theoretical framework for administrative law to analyse current issues.
- Distinguish and appraise the relationship between theoretical issues and practical examples in administrative law.
- Critically examine, in written and oral form, the administrative law rules and principles covered during the course.
- Investigate and interpret the administrative policy issues arising from the topics covered.
- Analyse and propose solutions to legal problems involving administrative law in practice.
Other Information
N/A
Indicative Assessment
- The proposed means of assessment for this course will provide students with at least two pieces of assessment, including one piece during the teaching period. More information about the means of assessment, including the relationship between the assessment and the learning outcomes of the course, will be available in the class summary and on the course WATTLE page. (100) [LO 1,2,3,4,5]
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Workload
- Classes offered in non-standard sessions will be taught on an intensive base with compulsory contact hours (approximately 36 hours of face to face teaching). The course will also require advanced preparation through assigned readings. In total, it is anticipated that the hours required for completion of this course (class preparation, teaching and completion of assessment) will not exceed 120 hours.
- Classes offered during semester periods are expected to have three contact hours per week. Students are generally expected to devote at least 10 hours overall per week to this course. In total, it is anticipated that the hours required for completion of this course (class preparation, teaching and completion of assessment) will not exceed 120 hours.
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Inherent Requirements
Not applicable
Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
Students must rely on the approved Class Summary which will be posted to the Programs and Courses site approximately two weeks prior to the commencement of the course. Alternatively, this information will be published in the Program course list when finalised.
Preliminary Reading
Students must rely on the approved Class Summary which will be posted to the Programs and Courses site approximately two weeks prior to the commencement of the course.
Background reading: M Aronson, M Groves and G Weeks, Judicial Review of Administrative Action and Government Liability (7th ed, Thomson Reuters, 2022).
Assumed Knowledge
Knowledge of the material covered in the compulsory Administrative Law subject is assumed.
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 |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $5280 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $6360 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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