76042 Communications Law

6cp
Requisite(s): 70617 Administrative Law
There are also course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.
Undergraduate
Subject coordinator: B Childs

This subject considers what restrictions are placed on the content of electronic communications that can be seen or heard in Australian offices and homes. What lies behind the screen? What attempts have been made to enact laws and regulatory devices to influence that content? Do they work? If not what can be done to make them work?

This subject analyses and discusses the policies, rules and codes of conduct that influence electronic communications laws. Emphasis is placed on the regulation of the content of telephone calls, radio and television programs, and the World Wide Web. Particular emphasis is placed on the Broadcasting Services Act 1992 and the activities of the Australian Communications and Media Authority.

Fee information

2006 contribution for 2005/06 commencing Commonwealth-supported undergraduate students: $1,021.25
2006 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,310.00
Subject EFTSL: 0.125
Note: The above fees are applicable in 2006 for 2005/06 commencing Commonwealth-supported and domestic fee-paying undergraduate students only. Pre-2005 Commonwealth-supported undergraduate students should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students webpage.
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth supported places, and not all subjects are available to Commonwealth supported students. Other students (such as postgraduate students and international students) should refer to the Fees webpage.

Access conditions

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