Duration
14 weeks
Study method
100% online
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Assessments
Subjects may require attendance
Prior study
Not required
Study terms
- 15 Jul 2019
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Subject details
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- Fundamental Concepts, Institutions and Instruments
- Characterisation
- Corporations Power
- Financial Powers
- External Affairs Power
- Separation of Powers: Commonwealth
- Separation of Powers: State
- State Legislative Power
- Intergovernmental Immunities
- Implied Freedoms
- Section 92
- Inconsistency
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Study resources
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Online materials
- Audio-Video streaming
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You are recommended to have completed the following subjects(s) or have equivalent knowledge before starting this subject:
Special requirements
No special requirements
In this subject, you will study areas of constitutional law that are essential for an understanding of the fundamental concepts and the unique complexion of the Australian constitutional system. You will explore constitutional conventions, federalism (both the division of powers and implied inter-governmental immunities), the separation of powers, implied rights and, at State level, restrictive legislative procedures.
- Open Book Invigilated Exam (50%)
- Problem Based Task (20%)
- Individual Essay (30%)
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