Subject Code: LAWF101
Rationale
This subject gives a broad introduction to the Australian legal and political framework. The subject covers major topic areas and exposes students to political issues. Knowledge and understanding is extended through the research assignment. Students will display a detailed awareness of the Law in Australia and a comprehensive understanding of the law’s application to society and business.
Learning Outcomes
Subject learning outcome Assessment task(s) in which this learning outcome is assessed
a) Describe the Australian political and legal environment
b) Understand issues that affect Australian politics and law
c) Identify the important institutions in the Australian political system
d) Describe the current political and legal issues in Australia
e) Understand the fundamental basis of the Australian legal system
Assessment
Learning outcomes for this subject are assessed using a range of assessment tasks as described in the table below.
| No | Assessment Task | Assessment Due (week/s) | Learning Outcomes |
| 1 | Quiz (10%) | Week 6 | a & c |
| 2 | Group Assessment (30%) | Week 10 | b & d |
| 3 | Final Exam (50%) | Exam Week/s | c & e |
Submitting your assessment late
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Late submission, requests for an extension or deferred assessment
There are penalties for late submission of assessment tasks.
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Broad topics to be covered
Topic:
- Introduction
- The Australian Constitution
- The High Court and Parliament in Australia
- Law in Society
- The Australian Legal System
- Criminal Law
- Case Law vs Statute Law
- Legal Processes and the Courts
- Trusts
- Contracts
- Torts
- Corporations Law
Please note that these topics are often refined and subject to change so for up to date weekly topics and suggested reading resources, please refer to the Moodle subject page.
Learning Resources
Prescribed textbook, journal or other reading: