LAW5486 Principles of queer Law
Faculty of Law
LAW5486 Principles of queer Law is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Law. It isn't offered in 2025. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2025
- Not offered
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
This is the 2025 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before LAW5486
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After LAW5486
No unit lists LAW5486 as a prerequisite in the 2025 handbook.
Enrolment rules
For Legal Studies students (L4004, L5004, L6013) you must have completed LAW5000 or LAW5081
and
For Juris Doctor (L6005) students, you must have completed 72 credit points of study.
Overview
This unit will provide you with in-depth knowledge of the laws regulating sexuality, gender identity and expression and sex characteristics. You will learn not only what the law is, but also what it should be. Using international human rights law as a lens, you will critically evaluate Australia’s state, territory and federal laws which impact on LGBTIQA+ people and consider how they can be improved.
You will also have an opportunity to engage in comparative analysis of laws in other jurisdictions, in order to identify better/alternative approaches to respecting and protecting the rights of LGBTIQA+ people.
Offerings in 2025
The 2025 handbook lists no offerings for LAW5486.
Assessment
- Research PlanWritten20%
- PodcastArtefact20%
- Research EssayWritten60%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Demonstrated application of deep knowledge and understanding of the laws regulating sexuality, gender identity and expression and sex characteristics.
- 2
Investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories in
relation to the human rights issues (domestic and international) pertaining to queer people so
that you can apply the research to a contemporary human rights issue faced by this community. - 3
Use cognitive, technical and creative skills to generate and evaluate law reforms to better protect the rights of LGBTIQA+ people.
- 4
Develop a persuasive and compelling podcast around queer law.
- 5
Effectively plan, research and write a persuasive paper around reforming the law to better
protect queer people at the local, national, regional or international level.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
24 contact hours per teaching period (either intensive, semi-intensive or semester long, depending on the Faculty resources, timetabling and requirements). You will be expected to do reading set for class, and to undertake additional research and reading applicable to a 6 credit point unit.
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
LAW5486 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2025 handbook.
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for LAW5486?
LAW5486 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is LAW5486 offered?
LAW5486 has no offerings listed in the 2025 handbook.
Does LAW5486 have an exam?
No. LAW5486 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include LAW5486?
LAW5486 is part of Global society and human rights; and Health law and community.