Administrative Law

Course aim

This course focuses on the administrative review of government decisions by courts and tribunals at both the federal and state level. Particular emphasis will be placed on the judicial review of statutory powers pursuant to judicial review legislation and in accordance with common law principles.

Course content

The course content will include:

• Principles and theories of administrative law, highlighting accountability, transparency, legality, the rule of law, separation of powers, and constitutionalism.
• Public power and administration – statutory, prerogative and common law powers.
• The role of policy and discretion in administrative decision-making.
• Mechanisms for the review of administrative decision-making, with an emphasis on merits review and judicial review.
• Grounds of judicial review and remedies.

The importance of constitutional review under s 75(v) in the development of administrative law principles.

Textbook(s)

Creyke et al. 2022, Control of Government Action Text, Cases and Commentary, 6th ed, LexisNexis Butterworths, Chatswood, NSW.

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
LAWS 2008	Constitutional Law

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Lecture	2 hours x 10 weeks
Seminar	2 hours x 10 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Advocacy exercise, Examination

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 4C)
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