Courses & Units
Parliamentary Law, Practice and Procedure LAW702
This unit is for students enrolled in the Graduate Certificate in Parliamentary Law and Practice.
Introduction
This unit will provide you with an in-depth understanding of the law, procedure and practice of parliaments and other related public law topics, such as the relationship of parliament to the executive and the courts. You will examine common-law Westminster systems and their incorporation into the governments of Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific.
The content addresses five key general themes:
- Westminster – History and Sovereignty
- The Law of Parliament
- Parliamentary Practice and Procedure
- Parliamentary Privilege
- Parliamentary Committees.
Summary
| Unit name | Parliamentary Law, Practice and Procedure |
|---|---|
| Unit code | LAW702 |
| Credit points | 25 |
| College/School | College of Arts, Law and Education Faculty of Law |
| Discipline | Law |
| Coordinator | Associate Professor Richard Herr |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Postgraduate |
Availability
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Learning Outcomes
- Describe the history, constitutional foundations and framework of the Westminster model of responsible government and its development
- Explain the rule of law in a parliamentary context including using key legal sources: historical documents, statutes and common law principles.
- Apply your understanding of the historical development and importance of parliamentary practice and procedure to practical issues and problems arising in contemporary parliamentary practice.
- Assess and analyse the powers, operation, importance, limits and challenges of Parliamentary Committees within the Westminster system of representative and responsible government.
- Contribute to informed debate and deliberation about how (or if) parliamentary law, practice and procedure can be improved in your own and other Pacific jurisdictions.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| not applicable |
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Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | In-residence, 6 hours x 6 days, 2 x 3-day block (4 weeks apart) Discussion workshops, 2 x 1-day session Self-directed learning and research, plus remote support (MyLO/Zoom/email), as required, Weekly |
|---|---|
| Assessment | In-class Quiz (20%)|Literature review (30%)|Major Research Essay (50%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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