5752 (v.6) Law (Advanced Industrial) 573

Area:

School of Business Law

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Individual Study:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

5470 (v.7) Law (Industrial) 572 or any previous version

Syllabus:

Advanced Industrial - selected topics relating to State and Federal employee relations laws, including compensation and equal opportunity laws, strike law, occupational health and safety.

Unit Outcomes:

The objective of the course is to provide an intensive and detailed examination of industrial relations in Australia. The examination of these laws will allow for an understanding of the rights and duties of the stakeholders in system: the employers, employees trade unions and industrial tribunals. You will be expected to have had a background in industrial laws. The emphasis on this course is on self-directed research, with supervision by the course controller.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

Brown, K. (2000), Law (Industrial) 302/572 Reader. 2nd ed. Perth, Curtin University of Technology. Guthrie, R. (1999), Law Relating to Safety, Compensation and Equality of Employment Study Guide. Perth, Curtin University of Technology. Guthrie, R. (1999), Law Relating to Safety, Compensation and Equality of Employment Reader. Perth, Curtin University of Technology. Bennett, L. (1994), Making Labour Law in Australia. Sydney, Law Book Co. Brown K.G. and Brown M.V. (1991), Cawthorne and Shillabeer's Handbook for Industrial Advocates. WA Edition. Perth, Kevin Brown. Brookes, B. (1992), Contract of Employment. 4th ed. Sydney, CCH Aust Ltd. CCH, Australian Labour Law Reporter, Continuous subscription service. Colvin, H. C. and Watson, G. (1998), The Workplace Relations Handbook. Sydney, Butterworths. Creighton, W.G. Ford, W.J. and Mitchell, R.J. (1993), Labour Law: Text and Materials. 2nd ed. Sydney, Law Book Co. Graycar, R. and Morgan, J. (2002), The Hidden Gender of Law. 2nd ed. Sydney, Federation Press. Macken, J. McCarry, G.J. and Sappideen, C. (2002), The Law of Employment. 5th ed. Sydney, Law Book Co. McCallum, R.C., Pittard, M.T. and Smith, G.F. (1995), Labour Law Cases & Materials in Australia. 3rd ed. Sydney, Butterworths.

Unit Texts:

Robertson, G.C. (1998), Butterworths Student Companion Industrial Law. 2nd ed. Sydney, Butterworths.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Self directed research assignment No 1. (Three stages) 50%. Self directed research assignment No 2. (Three stages) 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y		Y
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y		Y