Defence Contracting Law

Postgraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
LAWS 5062
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Course ID
204071
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
5
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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
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

This course examines relevant law and policy governing contracting with the Department of Defence. Discrete themes covered include the Commonwealth procurement framework as it relates to Defence contracts, consideration of Australian Standard for Defence Contracting (ASDEFCON) suite of tendering and contracting templates and the Commonwealth contracting suite as well as exploration of cardinal clauses included in Defence contracts.. All topics covered in the course consider the nexus between legal doctrine and applicable government policies, foreshadowing a set of 'best-practice' principles.

Course learning outcomes

  • Identify fundamental aspects of law and policy relating to Australian defence procurement

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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