Welfare Law

What it covers

This course considers the evolution of the welfare state and the major legislative and significant case developments that have contributed to this area of law. Social Security law and the role of Legal Aid are considered. There is a focus upon a rights-based discourse, and gender, class, race, ethnicity and disability issues are canvassed in detail. The course also considers the evolving consumer legislation and case law, including a consideration of activist activity regarding consumer rights. There is a detailed discussion of alternative dispute resolution schemes in industry. Jurisdictional issues are discussed and the relevance of both Commonwealth and state based legislation.

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