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76112 Conflict of Laws

6cp
Requisite(s): 70311 Torts AND 70616 Australian Constitutional Law
There are also course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.
Undergraduate
Subject coordinator: S Palassis

This subject examines the interaction of two or more legal systems, specifically focusing on the international jurisdiction of the Australian courts, the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments and decrees, and the problem of choice of law as it arises with respect to areas such as marriage, matrimonial causes, contract, torts, inter vivos property transactions and succession.

The subject also deals with choice-of-law issues as they arise between the Australian states.

Fee information

2009 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $1,084.62
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.

2009 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,650.00

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

Access conditions

Note: The requisite information presented in this subject description covers only academic requisites. Full details of all enforced rules, covering both academic and admission requisites, are available at Access conditions and My Student Admin.