Indigenous Justice Issues unit (HAB308)

Hobart, Online

Introduction

This unit explores a set of enduring justice issues that are experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Australia. The role and legacy of settler colonialism frames the examination of justice issues, as well as contextualises the possible solutions that are proposed. The unit will predominantly focus on criminological subject areas such as policing, youth crime, and criminal law, though will cover some other topical justice issues in other legal areas such as Native title, Intellectual Property, and treaty negotiations. Where appropriate, comparisons are drawn from the experience of Indigenous people in other places.

Summary

Unit name	Indigenous Justice Issues
Unit code	HAB308
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Arts and Society Humanities and Social Sciences
Discipline	History and Classics|Law|Politics and International Relations|Sociology and Criminology
Coordinator	Doctor Michael Guerzoni
Available as an elective?	Yes
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Advanced

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Hobart	Semester 1
Online	Semester 1

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 1	22/2/2026	16/3/2026	19/4/2026	13/6/2026

* 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 (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2026 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2026 will be available from the 1st October 2025. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• Evaluate contemporary Indigenous Justice Issues
• Analyse and compare Indigenous experience of Australian law and justice systems through critical review
• Discuss and appraise socio-cultural, socio-legal, socio-political, and socio-historical contexts in which Indigenous Justice Issues are created and situated
• Communicate your ideas clearly in written and verbal form

Fee Information

Field of Education	Commencing Student Contribution 1,3	Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3	Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3	Domestic Full Fee 4
090311	$2,174.00	$1,020.00	not applicable	$2,249.00

• Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
• HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility³
• FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility⁴

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Requisites

Prerequisites

25 credit points at Introductory level or higher

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	On Campus: Weekly (online) lectures or equivalent (1.5 hours) and weekly (on-campus) tutorials (1.5 hours) Online: Weekly (online) lectures or equivalent (1.5 hours) and weekly Zoom tutorial (1.5 hours) OR participation in discussion boards (1.5 hours)
Assessment	Participation (20%)|Review Essay (20%)|Essay (30%)|Examination (30%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Required readings for this unit will be provided by Library via the Libary's 'Reading Lists' page.
Recommended	These may be mentioned during lectures, tutorials or in Weekly announcements. All required readings will be listed via the Library Reading List for HAB308.

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