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Australian Visa System (LAW403) |
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Points: |
4 |
Enrolment Options: |
Murdoch: AU6-internal, SP1-internal |
Description: |
This unit analyses Australia's visa system; including visa classes, conditions, criteria and application processes. It will cover visa monitoring and compliance issues, grounds for refusal or cancellation of visas, and consequences of unlawful status. The unit will also deal with detention, removal and deportation, and offences under the Migration Act. Types of reviewable decisions, and exclusions from review will be discussed using relevant case law. The unit will impart skills in producing supporting submissions for applications and judicial review. |
Contact time: |
Due to the nature of the offering of this unit, students are recommended to seek confirmation of the exact attendance dates and requirements from the Unit Coordinator closer to the commencement date of the teaching period. |
Prerequisites: |
Enrolment in the Graduate Certificate in Australian Migration Law and Practice; LAW402 Australian Migration Law. |
Used in these Courses: |
Graduate Certificate in Australian Migration Law and Practice |
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