University of New South Wales - UNSW

AVIA 2401, a 6 UoC course, examines the relevant areas of the law which impinge upon the aviation industry and how it relates to the regulatory structure of civil aviation in Australia and the legal system within which this structure subsists.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course students should be able to comprehend the legal environment within which aviation operates in Australia. In particular, students should be able to:

Understand the structure and development of the Australian legal system.
Understand the constitutional limits of the Commonwealth in respect of the regulatory control of civil aviation industry in Australia.
Provide an overview of the separation of powers and explain how this doctrine applies in Australia.
Understand the essential elements of a contract and demonstrate their application to civil aviation.
Identify and understand tort law as it impinges upon civil aviation operations.
Identify and understand employment law in the context of aviation industrial matters.
Identify and understand, in general terms, how the Australian legal system impinges upon the civil aviation industry.
Identify and understand the various principles of administrative, criminal and corporate law that are relevant to the aviation industry.
Extract, analyse and apply relevant legal principles applicable to practical workplace aviation situations from on-line legal databases.
Write a research report of a selected aviation related (judicial) case.
Demonstrate an awareness of strategies to mitigate exposure to legal liability.

Lecturer

Mr. Edward Gomes

Assessment

To be advised.

Required Text

Bartsch, R. (2004). Aviation Law in Australia (2nd Edition). Sydney: Thomson Lawbook Co.

Learning Resources

The University of New South Wales provides a range of resources to help students develop their skills and to realise their full potential. The Learning Centre, located at the entrance to the Library provides guidance material, which is also available on-line.

In particular, students may wish to access the following:

Note-Taking Skills
The Basics of Essay Writing
Answering Assignment Questions
Report Writing FAQs
The Basics of Studying for Exams
Surviving Exams
Exam Skills
Plagiarism
The Harvard Referencing System