Taxation Law and Policy

Postgraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
BUSI 6055
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Course ID
205649
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus West
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Accounting and Fin
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Robert Whait
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Course level
2
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

This course aims to provide learners with an advanced introduction to and overview of the fundamental concepts of taxation law and satisfy the educational requirements of professional bodies and meet legislative requirements to provide Tax (Financial) Advice. Students will acquire the knowledge and skills required for professional practice, incorporating: the Tax Agent Services Act (2009); the income tax, capital gains tax, fringe benefits tax, and goods and services tax regimes; the taxation treatment of partnerships, trusts, minors, companies, and superannuation entities; international taxation; anti-avoidance provisions; tax planning; and tax administration.

  • Module 1: Income Tax Equation Part 1
  • Module 2: Income Tax Equation Part 2
  • Module 3: Select Issues in Tax Law

Course learning outcomes

  • Analyse and apply the operation of the income tax, fringe benefits tax and goods and services tax systems and associated legislation, particularly with respect to topics covered in the syllabus
  • Explain and demonstrate application of case law to interpret the legislation
  • Construct cogent positions to justify application of the legislation and case law to factual scenarios
  • Critically review basic tax planning
  • Explicate the administrative aspects of taxation, including assessments, amendments, objections, and appeals
  • Critically evaluate policy issues underpinning the income tax system

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus West

Class number
Class number 20330
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 14 Apr Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus West AHMS, 8052A-B
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus West AHMS, 8052A-B
Class number
Class number 20329
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 17 Apr Friday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus West AHMS, 6052A-B
8 May - 5 Jun Friday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus West AHMS, 6052A-B
Class number
Class number 20328
Section
Section TU03
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 15 Apr Wednesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus West AHMS, 8052A-B
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus West AHMS, 8052A-B
Class number
Class number 20327
Section
Section TU04
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 14 Apr Tuesday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus West Jeffrey Smart, JS4-12A
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus West Jeffrey Smart, JS4-12A
Class number
Class number 20326
Section
Section TU05
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 15 Apr Wednesday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK4-18
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK4-18

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Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 21/08/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 18/09/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus West

Class number
Class number 50331
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Aug - 21 Sep Monday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK2-10
12 Oct - 9 Nov Monday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK2-10
Class number
Class number 50330
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Aug - 21 Sep Monday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH3-11
12 Oct - 9 Nov Monday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH3-11
Class number
Class number 58660
Section
Section TU03
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Aug - 23 Sep Wednesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK2-16
14 Oct - 11 Nov Wednesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK2-16
Class number
Class number 50329
Section
Section TU04
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
7 Aug - 25 Sep Friday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH3-12
16 Oct - 13 Nov Friday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH3-12
Class number
Class number 50328
Section
Section TU05
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Aug - 24 Sep Thursday 1:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH3-11
15 Oct - 12 Nov Thursday 1:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH3-11

Prerequisite(s)

  • must have completed BUSI5097 Commercial and Business Law

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

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