Course overview
The course will cover aspects of Australian anti-discrimination and equality law at both Federal and State levels. Analysis of the law will be placed in a broader context: justifications for anti-discrimination law and the principle of non-discrimination will be examined. The scope of existing Federal and State prohibitions on discrimination, and exceptions to prohibitions, will be considered, as will mechanisms for enforcing the legislation and remedies. The course will make clear the assumptions that underlie traditional thinking concerning anti-discrimination legislation, and expose these to critical scrutiny. In previous years the assessment in this courses included a portfolio of a number of pieces of written interim work submitted by a group of students (25%), a peer and self assessed group work mark (10%) and a final take home examination (65%), however the precise nature of the assessment tasks and weighting may be subject to change.
Course learning outcomes
- Analyse, evaluate and synthesise a range of primary legal sources to inform the provision of coherent and appropriate advice regarding the operation and effect of anti-discrimination laws
- Apply anti-discrimination law to legal problems, provide advice regarding the operation of the laws in a range of practical scenarios, and critique the operation of anti-discrimination and equality laws from a policy perspective
- Develop a persuasive written argument appropriate for both lay and legal audiences
- Work and communicate effectively as an individual and as a member of a team in an extended group work activity involving the completion of multiple tasks
- Demonstrate professionalism in interaction with colleagues during the completion of cooperative activities
- Exercise sound professional judgment in advising a client in an academic context
- Engage with peers, clients and others in an appropriate and ethical manner
- Engage in rigorous self evaluation of contribution to group work, and utilise feedback to improve assessed material
- Reflect on the importance of individual background in the experience of discrimination