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BULAW2613 Equity and Trusts

Building upon the introduction to fiduciary obligations in BULAW2611 Organisation Law, the course examines the fundamental principles of the law of equity and trusts. The course first considers the historical development and nature of equity. It then examines the specific equitable doctrines such as: fiduciary duties; the protection of confidential information; equitable estoppel, and injunctive relief. The second segment of the course considers the law of trusts, commencing with the historical development and nature of the trust. It then examines: the creation of a trust;requirements for a valid trust; trust classifications; trustee duties; beneficiary rights; the position of third parties; remedies for breach of trust including tracing.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)

A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).

2026 contribution amount* $2,175
2026 grandfathered contribution amount^ $1,703

^ If you are a continuing student who commenced your course before 1 January 2021, you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented, for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.

* For Psychology and Social Work bands the unit fee amount is determined by accredited courses. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should refer to the information below.

Domestic full fee–paying places

A domestic full fee–paying place is one that isn’t subsidised by the Australian Government. These places are offered to postgraduate students or those who are ineligible for a CSP. Domestic postgraduate tuition fees are course-based annual fees, which means individual unit fees vary according to the degree. To find out more about domestic tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

International full fee–paying places

International tuition fees are course-based annual fees and the unit fee you pay will vary according to the degree you are studying. To find out more about international tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

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