90 HD Mark - Midterm Notes (Merits Review) - Term 3 2021 + Note: Marker Comment

Description

These notes provide an in-depth analysis of all the topics leading up to merits review - the topic of the mid-term research paper. These notes present a comprehensive overview of all the key themes you need to understand before you begin conducting your own individual research. They serve as a perfect touchstone for you to begin thinking critically. I used these notes to achieve a High Distinction in my mid-term. Note marker comment: "...paper was outstanding and a great pleasure to ". The following topics are covered, - What is Administrative Law - Administrative Law's connection to Constitutional Law - The three branches of Government - Who are the Executive - Historical Developments - The Reform Package of the 1970s - Kerr Committee - the AAT - Ombudsman; Freedom of Information - What is Merits Review - What is Merits Review's Constitutional status - The AAT - Membership, Appointment, Jurisdiction, Standing, Further AAT Provisions - What is the role of the AAT in merits review; what evidence is considered in merits review? - Judicial review vs merits review - Independence of the AAT/tribunals - What methods are employed to ensure the independence of tribunals - What is the role of government policy in tribunal decision-making - How is it applied? When should it not be applied? - De novo merits review vs re-hearing