Usyd Administrative Law Comprehensive Final Exam Scaffolded Notes

Description

These notes are a complete set of Administrative Law exam scaffolds that helped me achieve a High Distinction in the final exam. They cover all lectures and weeks of content, fully summarised into a clear, structured format that is easy to follow in both study and exam conditions. The notes include step-by-step scaffolds for problem questions and case law summaries, making them an essential resource for revision and exam prep. Topics Covered: 1) JURISDICTION What court has jurisdiction? A. State Jurisdiction B. Federal Jurisdiction Who is making a decision? A. Private Actor Making a Decision B. Non-Compellable power: is it a -statutory power ? Clauses Restricting Jurisdiction? A. Ouster/Privative clause B. Exclusion of Specific Remedies C. Time Limit clause D. Secrecy/information clause Executive Rule making 1. Delegated Legislation Procedural Grounds Is procedural fairness owed? Fair hearing rule – content Bias rule Failure to Give Reasons Substantive grounds Incorrect understanding of statute Unauthorised delegation Consideration grounds Improper Purpose Acting under dictation Decisional grounds Jurisdictional Fact No Evidence Unreasonableness 4) JURISDICTIONAL ERROR Effect: Invalidity 5) REMEDIES