LAW10157 - Australian Legal SystemInformation for students studying in 2013

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Unit Description

Introduces students to the concept of law and to the Australian legal system. Discusses basic concepts such as federalism, parliamentary sovereignty, separation of powers, rule of law, statutory interpretation, the doctrine of precedent and procedural fairness. Explores issues related to Indigenous Australian peoples and to effective equality before the law for all Australians.

Availability

Distance Education Session 1
Session 2
Distance Education (Online) Unavailable
Lismore Session 1
Coffs Harbour Unavailable
Gold Coast
Southern Cross Drive, Bilinga
Session 1
Tweed Heads - SCU Lakeside
Caloola Drive, Tweed Heads
Tweed Heads - SCU Riverside
Brett Street, Tweed Heads
Unavailable
Note: the availability of this unit (displayed above) is provided as a guide only and may not represent the most current information available. Please refer to the official Schedule of Units and/or contact the relevant School before acting on this information.
Unit Type Undergraduate
School School of Law and Justice

Fee Information: Commencing 2013 - UNDERGRADUATE Commonwealth Supported only.

Student Contribution Band

Band 1

Credit Points per unit

12

Part of Course

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