79794 Legal Issues for Community Managers

6cp
Postgraduate
Subject coordinator: D Meltz

Topics covered in this subject include introduction to the legal system, constitutional aspects, the nature of legal rules, the legislative framework for actions against public or community managers (e.g. tort, contract), aspects of the law concerning legal forms available for community organisations, privacy considerations and corporations law.

Assessment: Written assignment (40 per cent), research project of 3,500–4,500 words (60 per cent).

Fee information

2008 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $1,062.38
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2008 should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth Supported places.

2008 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,544.00

Note: Fees for Postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the Annual Fees Schedule.

Subject EFTSL: 0.125

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