Introduction
The unit introduces students to the study of public law within the sub-disciplines of constitutional and administrative law. Public law is also the foundation of a range of other disciplines of law including: criminal, human rights, environmental, international, immigration, taxation, corporations and industrial relations law. The main theme of this unit is public law in contemporary practice; in particular how public law defines, constrains and empowers governmental action. Students will develop both a theoretical and practical understanding of the subject matter and participate in learning and assessment based on contemporary public law issues. This unit will provide students with part of the necessary theory to complete a law degree in accordance with Law Admission requirements and is a prerequisite for the core constitutional law units.
Summary
| Unit name | Foundations of Public Law |
| Unit code | LAW253 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Arts and Society Faculty of Law |
| Discipline | Law |
| Coordinator | Ms Anja Hilkemeijer |
| Available as an elective? | No |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Intermediate |
Sustainable Development Goals
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Availability
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
Learning Outcomes
- Identify, analyse and explain the functions, powers and limits on the powers of public institutions, demonstrating sound knowledge of the content and theory underpinning public law in Australia.
- Critically analyse contemporary public law problems using the case method and present arguments in relation to the legal issues raised by those problems.
- Present persuasive legal arguments through writing to a professional standard response to questions about contemporary issues concerning Australian public law.
- Contribute regularly, respectfully and meaningfully to class discussions with a demonstrated understanding of assigned primary and secondary sources.
Fee Information
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Requisites
Prerequisites
LAW107 and an additional 25 credit points of Law units.Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 1.5 hour lecture per week (on campus). 1.5 hour workshop per week (on campus). |
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| Assessment | Workshop participation AT1 (20%)|Exam AT3 (40%)|Written tasks AT2 (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Appleby et al, Australian Public Law (OUP, 4th edition, 2023)
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