Minutes
College Education Committee
MEETING NO.
CEC 4/2022
DATE / TIME
20 July 2022, 2.00pm
VENUE
Building 7, Law School, Room 7.3.9, Boardroom
ATTENDING
Wayne Morgan
Associate Dean (Education)
Anne Macduff
Director, Teaching & Learning
Ron Levy
Director, LLB(Hons) and JD programs
Ntina Tzouvala
Director, Postgraduate Programs
Jennifer Estellore
College Student and Education Support
Representative (Alternate for Nicole King)
Sharon Elliott
Education Development
Lajawn Moon
PARSA Representative
Tristan Yip
PARSA Representative
Russell Atkinson
Secretariat
OBSERVERS
Josephine Kennedy
College Student and Education Support
Representative
Benjamin Kooyman
Learning Adviser, ANU Academic Skills (Observer)
APOLOGIES
Henry Palmerlee
LSS Student Representative
Niamh Brazil
LSS Student Representative
Anthony Connolly
Head of Law School
Nicole King
Manager, Student and Education Support
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Part 1 Procedural Items & Chair Report
1.
Apologies & Announcements
1.1
Apologies
• Henry Palmerlee LSS Student Representative
• Niamh Brazil
LSS Student Representative
• Anthony Connolly Head of Law School
• Nicole King
Manager, College Student and Education Support
1.2
Announcements
Nil.
2.
Minutes and Matters arising
2.1
Minutes
The minutes of CEC 3/2022 were accepted
2.2
Action Items from CEC 3/2022
Reference
Action Item
Staff
Resolution
Responsible
Item 4 CEC
Wayne will coordinate a
Wayne Morgan
Ongoing
5/2020
separate small working group
to discuss what constitutes
course content.
Item 5 CEC
Proceed with the creation of
Russell Atkinson
Complete
2/2022
new internship courses and
amendments to the existing
internship courses.
Item 8.1 CEC
The College Student Education
Services team will work on the
CSES team
Ongoing
2/2022
whole of college model for
student course representatives
for implementation in Semester
One 2023.
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3.
Report from the Chair
Second Semester 2022 Teaching Modes.
The LLB program is now being largely delivered back on campus. Most classes in the
compulsory and elective courses of the program are on campus. The exception remains
for a small number of classes where the convenor or tutors are not able to be in
Canberra.
There has been some email traffic from LLB students not wanting to return to campus.
Generally, students are being advised that it is expected that they return to campus.
Where those LLB students are international students and are affected by border
closures, we are providing alternative arrangements. Students in this position have been
encouraged to contact the College Education Services team to explore options. This
could include accommodation in a JD compulsory tutorial (still online) as an example.
There are a handful of LLB domestic students with exceptional circumstances that we
have accommodated with enrolment access into the applicable online JD tutorial.
The AD(E) requested that the LSS reinforce the message for the student body, to the
extent possible, to return to Canberra to continue their studies.
The JD Program will continue to have online teaching options for Semester Two 2022.
However, note that all remote learning options for compulsory courses will conclude for
this program entirely at the end of 2022 excepting the three remaining compulsory
courses in the JD(O) teach out schedule.
Our postgraduate programs will continue to have remote learning options in place for
2023. There will be both on campus and online options available; however, note that
some courses will only be available on campus, and some will only be offered online.
COVID arrangements, including mask wearing, remain in place.
Course Convenors have been emailed documents that outline the requirements for
Semester Two 2022. The AD(E) has requested again this semester that Course
Convenors record at least one tutorial per week to assist students who are unable to
attend class due to quarantining.
Program Reviews
The JD Program Review has been approved by AQAC; pending final approval by
Academic Board, the JD will be accredited until 2027.
The Graduate Certificate in New Technologies Law is due to be reviewed next year.
University Projects
There are several important university education projects currently underway:
TEQSA Reaccreditation
The ANU is being reaccredited by TEQSA this year.
TEQSA is the regulatory body at the federal level for all tertiary institutions and
the university is currently working through this process to ensure compliance.
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TEQSA may elect to individually review some programs and courses; potentially
this many include ANU College of Law programs or courses.
Student First Project
This project focus is on reviewing and improving the university's digital
infrastructure. Student and staff feedback is welcome and we expect further
working groups will be formed once the project is formalised.
Curriculum Reform Project
The major impact that this project will have on the LLB degree is the potential
requirements for transdisciplinary courses.
This is at the undergraduate rather than the graduate level, and it is expected
that most undergraduate students will fulfil those requirements in the other side
of their double degree. As most law students are in a double degree, we do not
expect this project to have a significant impact on the LLB program. The final
recommendations are yet to be finalised.
Teaching and Learning Strategy.
This project is also in the preliminary planning stage and currently, it is too early
in the process for any recommendations.
The AD(E) will continue to brief the committee as this strategy takes shape.
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Part 2 Programs and Courses Accreditation
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Programs and Courses Accreditation
4.1
Program Amendments
Juris Doctor
The Juris Doctor Program Review has been approved by AQAC and pending
endorsement by Academic Board. The review recommends the adoption of the following
Program Learning Outcomes.
• Update to Program Learning Outcomes; nothing that this will be actioned once
approval from Academic Board has been provided.
1. Review and reflect on knowledge and contemporary developments in law and
legal professional practice to design and justify solutions to complex legal and
justice problems.
2. Critically evaluate the nature of law and its current and predicted social and
ethical impact on society, and propose legal, policy and practical initiatives and
reforms in response.
3. Undertake technical legal research to access a range of legal materials,
literature databases, and other online sources to justify professional decisions.
4. Interpret and communicate theoretical propositions, legal methodologies,
conclusions, and professional decisions to a variety of legal and non-legal
audiences in a range of oral and written formats.
5. Develop insight into Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ diverse
perspectives on law and society and evaluate their relationship and importance
to contemporary Australian law and society.
6. Work both with a high level of autonomy and collaboratively as required, and
evaluate and reflect on feedback to develop personal, professional, and ethical
capability across a range of legal disciplines.
7. Plan and execute a substantial research-based legal or transdisciplinary
project, capstone experience or professionally focussed project.
The committee has endorsed the Program Learning Outcomes. These will be updated
and effective from 2023 onwards.
As a component of the review, the list of JD capstone courses was reviewed with the
following courses listed:
• LAWS6010 Jessup Moot
• LAWS6230 Law Internship (Capstone)
• LAWS6267 Youth Law Clinic
• LAWS6268 Community Law Clinic
• LAWS6278 Indigenous Community Legal Clinic
• LAWS6281 Environmental Law Clinic
• LAWS6284 Public Interest Law Clinic
• LAWS6301 Law and Development Clinic
• LAWS6302 International Law Clinic
• LAWS6304 Prison Legal Literacy Clinic
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• LAWS6307 Legal Education for True Justice: Indigenous Perspectives and Deep
Listening on Country
• LAWS6700 Law Capstone Project
• LAWS6313 Kimberley Aboriginal Justice Clinic
• LAWS8301 Graduate Research Unit
• LAWS8458 International Organisations (Geneva)
Graduate Certificate of New Technologies Law
The Graduate Certificate of New Technologies Law is an online degree program. The
committee has endorsed the following courses to be included in the program. This
review process has removed disestablished courses and added courses created over the
last year. This list will be active for the 2023 program orders.
• LAWS8013 - Nuclear Weapons Law
• LAWS8035 - Cyber Warfare Law
• LAWS8077 - Cyber Law
• LAWS8101 - Blockchain & Legal Innovation I
• LAWS8102 - Blockchain & Legal Innovation II
• LAWS8131 - Commercial Drafting
• LAWS8237 - Health Law and Bioethics
• LAWS8340 - Space Law & Governance
• LAWS8341 - Work and the Gig Economy
• LAWS8401 - The Law of Weaponry and Targeting
• LAWS8405 - Artificial Intelligence, Law & Society
• LAWS8407 - Digital Economy and the Law
• LAWS8409 - Strategic Issues in the Law of Armed Conflict
• LAWS8445 - Information Technology Law
• LAWS8596 - Financial Crime Law
• LAWS8597 - Corporations, Law, and Technology
Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
The committee has reviewed the research capstone courses offered in the Bachelor of
Laws (Hons) resulting in the following list of courses. This list will be active for the 2023
program orders.
• LAWS4010 Jessup Moot
• LAWS4213 Contemporary Issues in Constitutional Law
• LAWS4218 Feminist and Critical Legal Theory
• LAWS4220 Human Rights Law in Australia
• LAWS4230 Law Internship (Capstone)
• LAWS4233 Advanced Issues in Torts
• LAWS4256 Law, Gender Identities and Sexualities
• LAWS4258 International Organisations (Geneva)
• LAWS4262 Advanced Administrative Law
• LAWS4300 Supervised Research Paper
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• LAWS4302 International Law Clinic
• LAWS4315 Law and Development in the Contemporary South Pacific
• LAWS4700 Law Research Capstone Project
4.2
Course Amendments
The following course amendments have been approved and endorsed by the Committee:
• LAWS8229 International Trade Law
Update of name from International Law of World Trade to International Trade
Law. This will align the naming to the undergraduate version of the course.
• LAWS8125 Law of Corporate Governance
Update to learning outcome one; from “Investigate and critically evaluate the
theory, policy and principles of the law of corporate governance in Australia and
in the OECD countries” to “Investigate and critically evaluate the theory, policy
and principles of the law of corporate governance in Australia and in other major
jurisdictions.”
• LAWS8280 Land Water & Biodiversity Law
Update of name to include Law to better identify course names in the field of
law.
• LAWS8189 Environmental and Sustainability Law
Update of name (removing “Fundamentals of”) to broaden the appeal of the
course to a wider audience.
• LAWS8335 Equity and Contemporary Issues
Name change of the course to broaden the appeal of the course to a wider
audience.
4.3
Course Disestablishment
The committee has endorsed the disestablishment of the following course.
• LAWS4319 Rhetoric: The Art of Persuasion in the Ancient and Modern Worlds
The committee would like it noted that this course was excellent; however the
CASS Convenor of this course has left the university so unfortunately, there is
no one available to deliver this course.
4.4
Specialisation Amendments
The committee has noted the updates of specialisations for 2023. Minor additions
recommended and approved by the committee have been included.
• INTL-SPEC INTERNATIONAL LAW (PG Specialisation)
LAWS8009
Transnational Anti-Corruption Laws
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LAWS8013
Nuclear Weapons Law
LAWS8023
International Law and United Nations Peace Operations
LAWS8035
Cyber Warfare Law
LAWS8077
Cyber Law
LAWS8136
International Intellectual Property Law
LAWS8144
Conflict of Laws
LAWS8177
International Internship
LAWS8178
International Law and Use of Force
LAWS8179
International Security Law
LAWS8182
Principles of International Law
LAWS8183
Advanced Principles of International Law
LAWS8229
International Trade Law
LAWS8234
International and Comparative Human Rights Law
LAWS8237
Health Law and Bioethics
LAWS8252
International Refugee Law
LAWS8253
Law of The Sea
LAWS8264
International Law of The Environment
LAWS8268
International Humanitarian Law
LAWS8297
International Law and Australian Government
LAWS8314
Post Conflict Situations and International Law
LAWS8315
Maritime Security Law
LAWS8316
Nuclear Security Law
LAWS8336
International Investment Treaty Law and Arbitration
LAWS8340
Space Law & Governance
LAWS8401
The Law of Weaponry and Targeting
LAWS8409
Strategic Issues in The Law of Armed Conflict
LAWS8458
International Organisations (Geneva)
LAWS8464
Advanced International Law
LAWS8474
Climate Law
LAWS8566
International Criminal Law
LAWS8567
International Dispute Resolution
LAWS8582
Global Health Law
LAWS8585
International Aviation Law
LAWS8595
Critical Approaches to International Law
• PRCO-SPEC - PRIVATE COMMERCIAL LAW (PG Specialisation)
LAWS8009
Transnational Anti-Corruption Laws
LAWS8072
Statutory Interpretation
LAWS8104
Legislation and Legislative Drafting
LAWS8125
Law of Corporate Governance
LAWS8131
Commercial Drafting
LAWS8140
Commercial Law
LAWS8142
Tort Liability and Public Authorities
LAWS8144
Conflict of Laws
LAWS8154
Competition Law
LAWS8218
Advanced Contracts
LAWS8220
Government Contracts
LAWS8229
International Trade Law
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LAWS8254
Business, Human Rights and Corporate Responsibility
LAWS8335
Equity and Contemporary Issues
LAWS8341
Work and The Gig Economy
LAWS8402
Media Law
LAWS8405
Artificial Intelligence, Law & Society
LAWS8407
Digital Economics and The Law
LAWS8418
International Commercial Arbitration
LAWS8421
Income Tax
LAWS8422
Intellectual Property
LAWS8428
Labour Law
LAWS8436
Succession
LAWS8437
Financial Markets and Takeovers
LAWS8445
Information Technology Law
LAWS8454
Restitution
LAWS8459
Consumer Protection and Product Liability Law
LAWS8584
Corporate Insolvency
LAWS8597
Corporations, Law, and Technology
• HUST-SPEC - HUMAN SECURITY LAW (PG Specialisation)
• LAWS8001
Introduction to Law, Governance and Development
• LAWS8006
Law and Development in the Contemporary South
Pacific
• LAWS8009
Transnational Anti-Corruption Laws
• LAWS8013
Nuclear Weapons Law
• LAWS8023
International Law and United Nations Peace Operations
• LAWS8035
Cyber Warfare Law
• LAWS8037
Sustainable Energy Law
• LAWS8077
Cyber Law
• LAWS8125
The Law of Corporate Governance
• LAWS8146
Planning and Environmental Impact Assessment
• LAWS8171
Kyoto Seminar: Japanese Law and Society
• LAWS8175
Citizenship Law in Context
• LAWS8178
International Law and Use of Force
• LAWS8179
International Security Law
• LAWS8182
Principles of International Law
• LAWS8189
Environmental and Sustainability Law
• LAWS8229
International Trade Law
• LAWS8234
International and Comparative Human Rights Law
• LAWS8237
Health Law and Bioethics
• LAWS8243
Freedom of Information and Privacy
• LAWS8252
International Refugee Law
• LAWS8253
Law of The Sea
• LAWS8254
Business, Human Rights and Corporate Responsibility
• LAWS8264
International Law of The Environment
• LAWS8268
International Humanitarian Law
• LAWS8280
Land, Water and Biodiversity Law
• LAWS8314
Post Conflict Situations and International Law
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• LAWS8315
Maritime Security Law
• LAWS8316
Nuclear Security Law
• LAWS8328
Aust Responses to Nat Security & Counter Terrorism
• LAWS8329
Gender, Law, and Development
• LAWS8336
International Investment Treaty Law and Arbitration
• LAWS8401
The Law of Weaponry and Targeting
• LAWS8402
Media Law
• LAWS8405
Artificial Intelligence, Law & Society
• LAWS8409
Strategic Issues in the Law of Armed Conflict
• LAWS8415
Environmental Law
• LAWS8420
Human Rights Law in Australia
• LAWS8428
Labour Law
• LAWS8437
Financial Markets and Takeovers
• LAWS8438
Indigenous Peoples and the Law
• LAWS8458
International Organisations (Geneva)
• LAWS8459
Consumer Protection and Product Liability Law
• LAWS8471
Refugee Law
• LAWS8474
Climate Law
• LAWS8485
Australian National Security Law
• LAWS8566
International Criminal Law
• LAWS8567
International Dispute Resolution
• LAWS8582
Global Health Law
• LAWS8585
International Aviation Law
• LAWS8594
Law and Society in South East Asia
• LAWS8595
Critical Approaches to International Law
• TECH-SPEC - NEW TECHNOLOGIES LAW (PG Specialisation)
LAWS8013
Nuclear Weapons Law
LAWS8035
Cyber Warfare Law
LAWS8077
Cyber Law
LAWS8101
Blockchain & Legal Innovation I
LAWS8102
Blockchain & Legal Innovation II
LAWS8131
Commercial Drafting
LAWS8237
Health Law and Bioethics
LAWS8340
Space Law & Governance
LAWS8341
Work and The Gig Economy
LAWS8401
The Law of Weaponry and Targeting
LAWS8402
Media Law
LAWS8405
Artificial Intelligence, Law & Society
LAWS8407
Digital Economics and The Law
LAWS8409
Strategic Issues in The Law of Armed Conflict
LAWS8445
Information Technology Law
LAWS8596
Financial Crime Law
LAWS8597
Corporations, Law, and Technology
• PUBL-SPEC - PUBLIC LAW (PG Specialisation)
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LAWS8016
Comparative Constitutional Law
LAWS8072
Statutory Interpretation
LAWS8104
Legislation and Legislative Drafting
LAWS8128
Contemporary Issues in Constitutional Law
LAWS8141
Judicial Review of Government Action
LAWS8142
Tort Liability and Public Authorities
LAWS8175
Citizenship Law in Context
LAWS8241
Executive Power
LAWS8243
Freedom of Information and Privacy
LAWS8271
Contemporary Issues in Administrative Law
LAWS8420
Human Rights Law in Australia
LAWS8462
Advanced Administrative Law
LAWS8485
Australian National Security Law
LAWS8522
Public Sector Employment Law
• PULA-SPEC - PUBLIC LAW (UG Specialisation)
LAWS4212
Conflict of Laws
LAWS4213
Contemporary Issues in Constitutional Law
LAWS4215
Environmental Law
LAWS4219
Health Law, Bioethics and Human Rights
LAWS4220
Human Rights Law in Australia
LAWS4233
Advanced Issues in Torts
LAWS4238
Indigenous Peoples and the Law
LAWS4262
Advanced Administrative Law
LAWS4274
Climate Law
LAWS4275
Federal Judicial System
LAWS4283
Open Government
LAWS4285
Australian National Security Law
LAWS4312
The Law of Money
LAWS4314
Sentencing
LAWS4340
Space Law & Governance
LAWS4341
Law, Markets and Justice
LAWS4351
Judicial Reasoning
• INTC-SPEC - INTL AND COMPARATIVE LAW (UG Specialisation)
LAWS4010
Jessup Moot
LAWS4171
Kyoto Seminar: Japanese Law and Society
LAWS4223
International Dispute Resolution
LAWS4224
International Law of the Sea
LAWS4225
International Law of Human Rights
LAWS4226
International Trade Law
LAWS4227
Japanese Law and Society
LAWS4229
Law and Society in South East Asia
LAWS4239
Law and Armed Conflict
LAWS4247
Survey of United States Law
LAWS4248
Selected Topics in Aust-US Comparative Law (Alabama)
LAWS4257
Selected Topics in Aust-US Comparative Law (ANU)
LAWS4258
International Organisations (Geneva)
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LAWS4264
Advanced International Law
LAWS4266
Intnl Arbitration and Neg Moot Competition in Japan
LAWS4271
Refugee Law
LAWS4276
Chinese Law and Society
LAWS4279
Law and Politics of European Integration
LAWS4301
Law and Development Clinic
LAWS4302
International Law Clinic
LAWS4306
International Investment Treaty Law and Arbitration
LAWS4315
Law and Development in the Contemporary South
Pacific
LAWS4340
Space Law & Governance
LAWS4341
Law, Markets and Justice
• LRES-SPEC - LAW REFORM, ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL JUSTICE (UG
Specialisation)
LAWS4215
Environmental Law
LAWS4218
Feminist and Critical Legal Theory
LAWS4219
Health Law, Bioethics and Human Rights
LAWS4220
Human Rights Law in Australia
LAWS4222
Intellectual Property
LAWS4225
International Law of Human Rights
LAWS4238
Indigenous Peoples and the Law
LAWS4245
Information Technology Law
LAWS4251
AI and Law
LAWS4256
Law, Gender Identities and Sexualities
LAWS4267
Youth Law Clinic
LAWS4268
Community Law Clinic
LAWS4271
Refugee Law
LAWS4274
Climate Law
LAWS4278
Indigenous Community Legal Clinic
LAWS4281
Environmental Law Clinic
LAWS4283
Open Government
LAWS4284
Public Interest Law Clinic
LAWS4286
Literature, Law & Human Rights
LAWS4301
Law and Development Clinic
LAWS4302
International Law Clinic
LAWS4304
Prison Legal Literacy Clinic
LAWS4307
Legal Education for True Justice
LAWS4309
Colonialism and the rule of law
LAWS4313
Kimberley Aboriginal Justice Clinic
LAWS4314
Sentencing
LAWS4315
Law and Development in the Contemporary South
Pacific
LAWS4350
Law, Work and Technology
LAWS4351
Judicial Reasoning
• COCOM-SPEC - CORPORATE AND COMMERCIAL LAW (UG Specialisation)
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LAWS4202
Media Law
LAWS4210
Commercial Law
LAWS4221
Income Tax
LAWS4222
Intellectual Property
LAWS4226
International Trade Law
LAWS4228
Labour Law
LAWS4233
Advanced Issues in Torts
LAWS4237
Financial Markets and Takeovers
LAWS4254
Restitution
LAWS4255
Competition Law
LAWS4259
Consumer Protection and Product Liability Law
LAWS4282
Corporate Insolvency
LAWS4306
International Investment Treaty Law and Arbitration
LAWS4312
The Law of Money
LAWS4341
Law, Markets and Justice
LAWS4350
Law, Work and Technology
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Part 3 Items for Discussion/Noting
5
Course Reviews
Each year the college is required to review 20% of the courses offered. These courses
are identified so that a proportion of both compulsory and elective courses are reviewed
every year. A course may be triggered for review based on a five-year cycle, SELT
results and student feedback, or other strategic reasons such as aligning work
integrated learning (WiL) with the college educational strategy.
The Committee approved the following courses for review in 2022:
• LAWS4274 Climate Law
• LAWS8474 Climate Law
• LAWS2202 Commonwealth Constitutional Law
• LAWS6202 Commonwealth Constitutional Law
• LAWS4268 Community Law Clinic
• LAWS6268 Community Law Clinic
• LAWS4255 Competition Law
• LAWS8154 Competition Law
• LAWS4281 Environmental law Clinic
• LAWS6281 Environmental law Clinic
• LAWS2207 Evidence
• LAWS6207 Evidence
• LAWS4218 Feminist and Critical Legal Theory
• LAWS4278 Indigenous Community Legal Clinic
• LAWS6278 Indigenous Community Legal Clinic
• LAWS4302 International Law Clinic
• LAWS6302 International Law Clinic
• LAWS8264 International Law of the Environment
• LAWS8001 Introduction to Laws, Governance and Development
• LAWS4313 Kimberley Aboriginal Justice Clinic
• LAWS6313 Kimberley Aboriginal Justice Clinic
• LAWS4202 Media Law
• LAWS8402 Media Law
• LAWS4304 Prison Legal Literacy Clinic
• LAWS6304 Prison Legal Literacy Clinic
• LAWS2204 Property
• LAWS6204 Property
• LAWS4284 Public Interest Law Clinic
• LAWS6284 Public Interest Law Clinic
• LAWS8522 Public Sector Employment Law
• LAWS4267 Youth Law Clinic
• LAWS6267 Youth Law Clinic
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Part 4 Reports
6.
Reports and Issues raised by Student Representatives
6.1
The committee to receive reports from Student Representatives
Postgraduate and Research Students’ Association (PARSA)
• PARSA has created and shared the Class Representative Guide
The Committee noted the Guide.
7.
Reports from College Directors and Heads of School
7.1
Committee to receive a report from College Directors and Heads of School
Director - LLB/JD
• No reports or issues raised.
Director – LLM
• No reports or issues raised.
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Part 5 Any Other Business / Forward agenda items
Next Meeting
CEC 5/2022 – 31 August 2022
Action Items
Reference
Action Item
Staff
Responsible
Item 4 CEC
Coordinate a separate small working group to
Wayne Morgan
5/2020
discuss what constitutes course content
Item 8.1 CEC
The College Student and Education Services
CSES team
2/2022
team will implement a whole of college model
for student course representatives for
implementation in Semester One, 2023.
Item 4.4 CEC
Review courses for addition to specialisations.
Russell Atkinson
4/2022
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