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Legal Institutions and Processes

LA1101 - Legal Institutions and Processes

This subject explores the Australian legal system including the processes by which Australian law is made and its implication in the colonization of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians. It sets out the institutions and principles of public law that support government in Australia, including the relationship between the three arms of government, the operation of the federation, and the limits on government power. Students will cover principles of statutory interpretation involving a range of public law issues.

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LA5001 - Legal Institutions and Processes 

Legal Institutions and Processes 

Demonstrate an advanced understanding of the operation of Australian and international legal institutions and governance frameworks 

Critique and apply established public law and governance theories in relation to a range of constitutional law concepts within Australia and the international context 

Interpret, communicate and present legal knowledge and its application to governance issues to legal and non-legal audiences. Apply knowledge and skills to construct responsible, adaptable responses to a range of legal and ethical questions and scenarios arising within Australian legal institutions and governance processes 

Critically analyse, reflect on and synthesise complex information regarding how the law and its institutions derive legitimacy through Australian governance frameworks 