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ANU Law School · ANU College of Law, Governance and Policy
Administrative Law examines the legal framework for controlling decision-making by Commonwealth, State and local government decision-makers in Australia. It focuses on the legal restraints upon government, and the role those restraints play in maintaining government accountability. The role played by courts, tribunals and Ombudsman and the opportunities available to the public to question government activity is examined. The course covers the core administrative law material required for admission purposes and for work in the area of law and government. The following topics will be covered: - what accountability means in the context of the administrative state'; - changing patterns of 'governance' in contemporary Australia; - the historical and constitutional context of Australian administrative law; - the administrative law framework for review of government decision-making; - concepts and principles of merits and judicial review; - jurisdiction and remedies available from courts and tribunals, and the principles of standing; - other administrative law avenues including information access rights and ombudsmen; and - the impact of human rights legislation on Australian administrative law. This course meets the requirements of the Law Admissions Consultative Committee Prescribed Academic Areas of Knowledge for Administrative Law. To develop their knowledge and skills, students will complete readings and engage in seminars involving active learning activities and dialogue.
The proposed means of assessment for this course will provide students with at least two pieces of assessment, including one piece during the teaching period. More information about the means of assessment, including the relationship between the assessment and the learning outcomes of the course, will be available in the class summary and on the course Canvas page.
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
- Classes offered in non-standard sessions will be taught on an intensive base with compulsory contact hours (approximately 36 hours of face to face teaching). The course will also require advanced preparation through assigned readings. In total, it is anticipated that the hours required for completion of this course (class preparation, teaching and completion of assessment) will not exceed 120 hours. - Classes offered during semester periods are expected to have three contact hours per week. Students are generally expected to devote at least 10 hours overall per week to this course. In total, it is anticipated that the hours required for completion of this course (class preparation, teaching and completion of assessment) will not exceed 120 hours. Click here for the JD Program course list
Students must rely on the approved Class Summary which will be posted to the Programs and Courses site approximately two weeks prior to the commencement of the course. Alternatively, this information will be published in the Program course listwhen finalised. Preliminary Reading Students must rely on the approved Class Summary which will be posted to the Programs and Courses site approximately two weeks prior to the commencement of the course.