James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2003

LA3006:03

Administrative Law

Townsville, Cairns HECS Band 3

26 hours lectures, 12 hours tutorials. Semester 1.

Available to level 3 LLB students or combined degree 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).