LAW5484 Regulation and regulators
Faculty of Law
LAW5484 Regulation and regulators is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Law. It isn't offered in 2026. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Not offered
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before LAW5484
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After LAW5484
No unit lists LAW5484 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
For Legal Studies students (L4004, L5004, L6013) you must have completed LAW5000 or LAW5081
and
For Juris Doctor students (L6005), you must have completed 72 points of study.
Overview
This unit examines regulatory theory and practice. It covers how we regulate ( that is, what instruments and techniques are used to regulate economic and social activity in Australia), as well as the conduct and activities of regulators.
Offerings in 2026
The 2026 handbook lists no offerings for LAW5484.
Assessment
- Online testQuiz / Test10%
- Literature reviewWritten30%
- Research essayWritten60%
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
Critically examine, interpret and assess the regulation of economic and social activity in Australia and the effectiveness of different regulatory instruments and techniques;
- 2
Critically examine, interpret and assess the role of regulators, how they fulfil this role and methods of holding regulators to account;
- 3
Research and apply knowledge of current key regulatory issues and challenges;
- 4
Use cognitive, technical, and creative skills to generate and evaluate at an abstract level complex ideas and concepts relevant to regulation.
- 5
Demonstrate understanding of key regulatory issues and challenges through well-informed, proactive and persuasive written and/or oral communication.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit typically comprises of a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study applicable to a 6 credit point unit. Learning 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.
Where it fits
LAW5484 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2026 handbook.
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for LAW5484?
LAW5484 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is LAW5484 offered?
LAW5484 has no offerings listed in the 2026 handbook.
Does LAW5484 have an exam?
No. LAW5484 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include LAW5484?
LAW5484 is part of Commercial and corporate law; and Public sector governance and regulation.