Overview

This unit examines the historical and contemporary legislative measures by which Indigenous people have been controlled, 'protected' and disempowered. It looks at laws and policies concerning identity, dispossession, protection, assimilation and 'intervention' or 'emergency response'. It will examine over-representation of Indigenous people within the criminal justice system, deaths in custody, … For more content click the Read More button below.

Offerings

S1-01-MEL-LAWCHM-ON-BLK

Requisites

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Dr Stephen Gray

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.

Apply knowledge and understanding of the common law, constitutional and statutory framework that has applied to Indigenous people of Australia, and compare with selected common law countries particularly Canada and New Zealand;

2.

Critically assess and evaluate relevant principles, laws and precedents and apply them to resolve legal issues relating to Indigenous people;

3.

Investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information from the judgments and secondary materials on Indigenous issues, applying theoretical and practical perspectives relating to the interaction between Indigenous people and the introduced legal system;

4.

Use cognitive, technical and creative skills to identify human rights issues affecting Indigenous people in factual scenarios and to develop complex arguments for appropriate legal responses to address these issues;

5.

Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, on complex issues affecting Indigenous people in Australia and comparison with overseas jurisdictions; and

6.

Reflect on and assess their own capabilities and performance, and make use of feedback on performance to support personal and professional development.

Teaching approach

Active learning

Assessment

1 - Research assignment
2 - Take home exam

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Workshops

Workload requirements

Workload

Learning resources

Required resources