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Subject learning objectives (SLOs)
Upon successful completion of this subject students should be able to:
1. Explain the philosophies and principles that shape Australian Constitutional law, the content of the
Commonwealth Constitution, the fundamentals of state constitutions and the role of the High Court in interpreting
the Commonwealth Constitution.
2. Locate, evaluate and organise information from recognised sources, using their research to generate a written
legal argument that synthesises legal and contextual principles and issues, in order to critically evaluate and
address Constitutional issues.
3. Prepare logical, succinct and persuasive responses to constitutional problems that are supported by relevant
evidence and appropriate for a professional legal context.
4. Examine a set of facts, identify relevant Constitutional issues raised and consider Constitutional principles and
cases, to determine the likely success of arguments for or against constitutionality. Document Preview:

SUBJECT OUTLINE70616 Australian Constitutional LawCourse area UTS: LawDelivery Spring 2019; standard mode; CityCredit points 8cpRequisite(s) 70211c Contracts These requisites may not apply to students in certain courses. There are also course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.Result type Grade and marksSubject coordinatorDr Eugene Schofield-GeorgesonPosition: LecturerRoom: CB05B.05.039Email: eugene.schofield-georgeson@uts.edu.auPhone: (02) 9514 3742Consultations by appointment onlyNB: It is is highly recommended that you use the subject email as the first point of contact. Subject email foradministrative queries: 70616@uts.edu.auAlso regularly check Subject Annoucements on UTS Online. Teaching staffDr Eugene Schofield-GeorgesonRoom: CB05B.05.039Email: eugene.schofield-georgeson@uts.edu.auPhone: (02) 9514 3742Associate Professor Karen O’ConnellRoom: CB05B.02.20eEmail: Karen.Oconnell@uts.edu.auPhone: (02) 9514 8079Cecile Bester: cecile.bester@uts.edu.auDr Maree Murray: maree.murray@uts.edu.auSophie Maltabarow: sophie.maltabarow@uts.edu.auRobert Size: robert.size@uts.edu.auAlexandra Fowler: alexandra.fowler@uts.edu.auMatthew Baker: matthew.baker@uts.edu.auSubject descriptionThis subject develops an understanding of the fundamentals of Australian constitutional law by examining the role andscope of the Commonwealth Constitution and the division of powers between the Commonwealth and the States16/07/2019 (Spring 2019) © University of Technology Sydney Page 1 of 18under the system of responsible and representative government. Federalism and the fundamentals of Stateconstitutional law are also addressed. Specific topics considered in this subject include: the philosophies and principleswhich shape Australian constitutional law; the content of the Commonwealth and State constitutions and theories usedby the High Court when interpreting the Commonwealth Constitution; Commonwealth legislative powers. The role…

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