Courses & Units
Australian Citizenship and Immigration Law LAW655
Hobart
Summer semester intensive unit
Semester 2 Off campus offering is only available for outbound exchange students studying an equivalent unit overseas on approved international exchange.
Introduction
This subject examines the major legal and policy issues relating to Australian citizenship and migration law. The subject begins with an historical background to immigration in Australia and an overview of the legislative framework. The subject will identify the role of registered migration agents in Australia, then focus on an analysis of the legislation, policy and developing case law in relation to the main visa classes. It will then pass on to the often controversial issue of asylum seekers and refugees (including detention and offshore processing), visa cancellation and the "character test", and merits review and the judicial review of migration decisions.
Summary
| Unit name | Australian Citizenship and Immigration Law |
|---|---|
| Unit code | LAW655 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | Faculty of Law School of Law |
| Discipline | School of Law |
| Teaching staff | Nicholas Poynder |
| Level | Advanced |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Intensive Session Jan A | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Note
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intensive Session Jan A | 5/1/2015 | 7/1/2015 | 10/1/2015 | 16/1/2015 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see withdrawal dates explained for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2015 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2015 will be available from the 1st October 2014.
Fees
Domestic
| Band | CSP Student Contribution | Full Fee Paying (domestic) | Field of Education |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2015: $1,283.00 | 2015: $1,486.00 | 090900 |
Fees for next year will be published in October. The fees above only apply for the year shown.
Please note: international students should refer to this page to get an indicative course cost.
Requisites
Either LAW221,LAW222,LAW223,LAW224,LAW225,LAW226, LAW204,and LAW205
OR LAW250,LAW251, LAW252,LAW253,LAW254,LAW255,LAW256,and LAW204
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Taught intensively 9 am – 12 noon 5 days a week, 5 Jan – 16th Jan 2015 |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Class Presentation (team work) 30%, 4,000 word research paper 60%, Participation 10% |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | None |
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