Advanced Military Administrative Law

Postgraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
LAWS 5077
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Course ID
207455
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
9
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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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No
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University-wide elective course
No
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

Enrolment in this course is restricted to persons nominated by the Commonwealth. This course examines advanced aspects of military administrative law, including: processes for the making and review of military administrative decisions; the manner in which administrative law principles apply in the military environment; principles underpinning the constitution of, terms of reference of, and conduct of administrative inquiries; policy and management issues concerning the design, practice and impact of administrative law processes within the ADF; the manner in which broader regulatory regimes (which may include privacy, work health and safety, human rights etc) apply to the ADF.

Course learning outcomes

  • Analyse, interpret and apply applicable legislation and policy in administrative law.
  • Provide advice on complex military administrative matters without supervision.
  • Formulate new policy based upon sound legal principles.
  • Analyse critically the law applicable to Defence in order to identify and resolve complex issues affecting ADF operations and to make recommendations for change to the law where appropriate.
  • Analyse military administrative law, practice and policy in the context of societal changes that impact on the ADF administrative system.
  • Undertake self-directed research into military administrative law matters.

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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