LAWS2010 - DISTINCTION - Administrative Law FINAL EXAM Scaffold - Full Course Notes

Description

These scaffolds were made during Semester 1, 2025 containing all relevant authorities and their application to a problem question on any of the assessable topics. These scaffolds were used to achieve an overall distinction in the Administrative Law course in Semester 1 2025. They are clear, detailed, and easy to understand, in a logical format that allows you to deal with all issues comprehensively in tackling any problem question. The topics below are structured in a format that will address all issues in any problem question that may be asked in a final exam covering all topics. EACH TOPIC HAS 1. A scaffolded sample response that allows you to apply the facts from any problem question. 2. Supporting case authorities and legislation as well as relevant facts to take into account in terms of analysis. 3. A sample analysis that can be applied to any problem question Structure of Scaffold 1. Which court has jurisdiction? Can the court adjudicate the decision 2. Where there is a privative clause, what is its effect? 3. Does the aggrieved person have standing? 4. Has the decision-maker exceeded the scope of a statutory rule-making power? is the administrative action authorised by the Act? 5. Procedural fairness? 6. Consideration grounds, improper purposes, policy, representations and estoppel 7. Unreasonableness 8. Errors of law and fact 9. Jurisdictional error and invalidity 10. Judicial review remedies and breach of statutory duty to give reasons.