Course overview
This course examines the Australian and international law applicable to counter-terrorism (CT) operations conducted by the Australian Defence Force (ADF), across the full spectrum of those operations from deployments overseas to activities at home. It analyses Australian intelligence and security legislation alongside the relevant international law, assessing in particular the use of force paradigms that govern ADF operations both offshore and domestically. It also addresses, in outline, the oversight mechanisms that apply to these operations. Students submit an assessment critically analysing one developing legal issue relating to ADF CT operations.
Course learning outcomes
- Articulate the international law relevant to Australia’s national security.
- Describe the nature of domestic legislation relevant to Australia’s military involvement in counter terrorism operations.
- Critically evaluate the effectiveness of past, present and proposed domestic and international law relevant to Australia’s national security.
- Explain how international law influences the development and adaptation of Australian domestic law relevant to counter terrorism operations, with a focus on intelligence law.
- Critically examine the operation and application of domestic legislation to counter terrorism operations
- Construct effective legal argument, both orally and in writing, and undertake independent and self directed analysis on issues of international and national security law.
Degree list
The following degrees include this course