Federal Criminal and Defence Discipline Law

Postgraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
LAWS 5067
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Course ID
204076
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 will explore issues regarding federal criminal law generally, as well as examining defence discipline law as a particular case study in federal criminal law. The course will draw on practical and theoretical perspectives, and students will be required to apply federal criminal and defence discipline law to resolve practical problems as well as to critique it from a range of perspectives. It will include examination of a selection of key domestic, civilian offences which may include terrorism, espionage, people smuggling, slavery and child sexual offences.

Prerequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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