LAWS11065 Constitutional law examines the organization, source and limits of Commonwealth and State powers, and the relations between the three branches of government at Commonwealth and State levels. In this unit you will examine State and Commonwealth constitutions and constitutional systems; the constitution and operation of the legislature, executive and judiciary; the relationship between the different institutions of government and the separation of powers; and the relationship between the different levels of government. This unit meets the LPAB requirements for federal and state constitutional law.

Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.

Feedback from SUTE teacher evaluations

Tutorials facilitate student interaction and provide practical application and explanations of key concepts.

Tutorials should continue to be designed in a way that engages and encourages students to interact with each other, and enable practical application and explanation of key concepts.

Feedback from SUTE teacher evaluations

The special tutorial on how to use generative AI effectively was an exceptional tool for learning and understanding how to comply with academic integrity rules.

Students should continue to be given an opportunity to learn more about generative AI and how it can assist in improving learning outcomes and ensuring compliance with academic integrity rules.

Feedback from SUTE teacher evaluations

Students should be informed about the coverage of the final take home exam a few weeks before the exam date itself.

The feedback makes good sense and students should be informed about the coverage of the final take home exam a few weeks before the exam date itself.