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2010 Government Law Subjects

Administrative Law in an Age of Rights

Bills of Rights: An International Perspective

Climate Change Law

Constitution Making

Current Issues in Administrative Law

Energy Regulation and the Law

Environmental Law

Food and Drug Law

Human Rights and Terrorism

Human Rights Litigation and Advocacy

Infrastructure Delivery B: Public Private Partnerships

International Law and Children’s Rights

Labour Standards under the Fair Work Act (formerly Regulating Working Conditions)

Privacy Law

Public Health Law (formerly Public Health Law in Australia and the Pacific)

Sustainability Law and Governance


Government Law

The graduate program in government law offers specialist knowledge and skills in this dynamic branch of law. The program is relevant to those currently working for or dealing with government, and of wider appeal to those with an interest in public affairs, in Australia or internationally. Subjects examine all aspects of the operations of government and the relationship between people and the institutions of the state. The program offers an unparalleled opportunity to compare different approaches to governance in countries around the world, adding to the international and comparative character of the experience.

Professor Cheryl Saunders

Director of Studies

Professor Cheryl Saunders AO

Programs available


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