James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2000

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LA3006:03

Administrative Law

Townsville, Cairns

Prerequisites: Level 2 LA subjects

26 lectures, 12 tutorials. First semester.

Available to LLB students.

Introduction to judicial review of administrative action and statutory remedies.

Major topics include: theory of government and administrative review; ultra vires; natural justice; remedies; Administrative Decisions (Judicial Review) Act; Administrative Appeals Tribunal Act; freedom of information; ombudsman; corruption – Whistleblowers Act.

Learning Objectives:

  1. to provide students with a basic knowledge of the subject topics sufficient to enter professional practice.

Assessment by tutorials (10%); research paper (30%); end-of-term examination (60%) (subject to variation).


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