LAW4104 Australian banking law
Faculty of Law
LAW4104 Australian banking law is a level 4, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Law, offered in 2026 in Winter at Malaysia. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Winter
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before LAW4104
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After LAW4104
No unit lists LAW4104 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
You must have completed at least 60 credit points of law study
Overview
The banking and finance sectors in Australia play an essential role in society. This industry continues to evolve and adapt to technological disruption, product innovation, and the increasing globalisation of banking and finance. The system is facing increasing scrutiny from policy makers, regulators and consumers following a series of crises and scandals. In this unit you will review and consider key areas of Australian banking and finance law and regulation including areas of ongoing legal policy reform. At its core, you will explore the function of money in society, the role of banks, and how we can effectively regulate finance.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Winter semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- In-class legal memorandum and quizQuiz / Test40%
- Research presentationPresentation50%
- Group taskDemonstration10%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Demonstrate understanding of the operation of the Australian banking and finance system, including their governance, and compare the development and implementation of banking law in peer jurisdictions.
- 2
Critically analyse the legal relationship that exists between customers and their banks, including the duties owed by each to the other.
- 3
Demonstrate understanding of the financial industry complaint system, its role in the mediation of banker-customer disputes and its interaction with the broader legal and regulatory system.
- 4
Explore key functions of the banking and finance system, such as accounts, operation of negotiable instruments, lending, the payment system and financial services.
- 5
Identify, evaluate and convincingly articulate emerging trends in bankers' liability especially the impact of consumer protection laws and laws that seek to empower consumers.
- 6
Synthesise information from a broad range of sources and apply this to the identification and analysis of legal issues respecting the lending practices of banks.
- 7
Collaborate effectively in order to research, analyse, draft and present on topics related to banking law.
Workload and teaching
- Seminars36 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
Learning resources
Required resources
See the Moodle unit page for prescribed and recommended resources. Prescribed texts are usually available for purchase through the University Bookstore and are sometimes available for short-term loan or as eBooks through the library.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Steve Kourabas
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for LAW4104?
LAW4104 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is LAW4104 offered?
In 2026, LAW4104 runs in Winter at Malaysia.
How much work is LAW4104?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does LAW4104 have an exam?
No. LAW4104 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.