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LAW5014Principles of administrative law
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Administrative law is the branch of public law that regulates the exercise of power by the executive arm of government. This unit introduces students to the structure of government administration, the sources of administrative discretion...
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LAW5011Principles of company law
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The unit introduces the basic principles of Australian corporations law. The unit examines the corporation as a separate legal entity and those situations where the law ignores the separateness of the corporation; classification of...
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LAW5007Principles of constitutional law
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The unit examines the Victorian and Australian Constitutions, the Statute of Westminster and the Australia Acts; the separation of judicial powers at State and Commonwealth levels; Australian federalism and inter-governmental relations,...
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LAW5020Principles of contract law
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Contract law addresses the concepts, principles and rules used to determine the existence, content and defeasibility of legally-binding promises, and the theoretical basis of this law. In this unit you will examine the formation of...
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LAW5002Principles of contract law A
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Contract law addresses the concepts, principles and rules used to determine the existence and content of binding promises and their enforcement or defeasibility in a market economy. It also involves a consideration of the underlying policy...
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LAW5005Principles of contract law B
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Contract law addresses the concepts, principles and rules used to determine the existence and content of binding promises and their enforcement or defeasibility in a market economy. It also addresses the underlying policy considerations....
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LAW5001Principles of criminal law and procedure
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The unit examines the principles and aims of the criminal law and criminal procedure. You will study the definition and elements of crimes in the context of fatal and non-fatal offences against the person, the major sexual offences,...
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LAW5008Principles of equity
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The unit introduces students to the nature and function of equity in the modern Australian legal system. Students learn about the relationship between equity and the common law, and study the key doctrines of equity. These include:...
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LAW5022Principles of equity and trusts
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This unit will introduce you to the nature and function of equity and trusts in the modern Australian legal system. You will learn about the relationship between equity and the common law, and study the key doctrines of equity. These...
LAW5012Principles of evidence
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This unit involves a critical examination of the principles and the rules of evidence and the use of evidence law as a method of ensuring fair trials. It draws upon theoretical perspectives including reliability, libertarian and...
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LAW5409Principles of family law
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This unit provides students with an understanding of the fundamental principles and concepts in family law and the policies underlying them. It commences with an examination of what is meant by 'family' and the challenges facing family law...
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LAW5013Principles of litigation and dispute resolution
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This unit gives students a thorough understanding of civil dispute resolution practice and litigation as exemplified in the rules of court and associated legislation and case law. Drawing upon the Rules of the Supreme Court of Victoria and...
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LAW5019Principles of private law and legal reasoning
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In this unit you will explore how private law shapes the world around us. Moving beyond abstract theory, you will navigate ten critical themes that bridge the gap between legal doctrine and everyday reality. From the mechanics of buying,...
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LAW5006Principles of property law
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The unit examines the concept and categories of real and personal property; the interface between contractual and property rights; the nature of types of property right including freehold and leasehold estates, modes of creating and...
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LAW5021Principles of property law
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In this unit you will examine theories of private property, the concept and categories of real and personal property; the interface between contractual and property rights; the nature of types of property right including freehold and...
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LAW5004Principles of public law and statutory interpretation
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The unit will introduce the basic principles of public law, government and statutory interpretation in Australian law. The unit will investigate the range of legal devices whereby Australia is governed, and will introduce key ideas...
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LAW5450Principles of succession law
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The unit in succession law will consider distribution of the estate of deceased persons, including will making, family provision claims, intestacy, probate, estate management, funeral disputes and professional responsibilities.
LAW5350Principles of taxation
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This unit examines key aspects of the Commonwealth tax system as both a framework for commercial activity and a tool of public policy. It introduces taxation theory and policy, the constitutional and administrative framework of federal...
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LAW5003Principles of torts
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This unit introduces students to the law of civil wrongs (torts), including the role and purposes of tort law, the interests which it protects, and its relationship to statutory schemes which provide compensation for injury or loss....
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LAW5010Principles of trusts
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The unit introduces students to the nature and function of trusts in the modern Australian legal system. Students learn how trusts are used and learn the rules governing their existence. In particular, the rules governing the creation and...
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