BULAW2642 Employment Law
This course develops an understanding of the complex legal environment within which employer and employee relations occur. It is relevant to all students as it considers the rights and obligations of employers, employees and independent contractors with regard to their employment/engagement in and by organisations. It examines the political, economic, legal and social context within which the employment/contractor relationship is regulated and examines the law relating to; the relationship between Federal and State legislation, awards, collective and individual agreements, common law contract principles (rights and obligations), job security and unfair employment practices as well as the regulation of occupational health and safety and discriminatory practices.
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).
2025 contribution amount* $2,124
2025 grandfathered contribution amount* $997
Grandfathered contribution amount - 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 Clinical Psychology & Professional Pathways 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.
