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Last updated: 4 June 2021
Not available for Bachelor of Laws (including combined Law awards) students
(MLC101, MLC301) or (MLL111, MLL406)
Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit.
1 x 2 hour class and 1 x 1 hour seminar per week
1 x 2 hour class (recordings provided) and 1 x 1 hour online seminar per week
This unit provides detailed coverage of the tax law pertaining to: capital gains tax, superannuation, partnerships, trusts, companies and tax avoidance. The topics undertaken may vary depending on developments in the income tax system.
Demonstrate an in depth working knowledge of taxation law issues vital to the operation of a business.
GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
ULO2
Communicate effectively in the context of business tax law to given audiences demonstrating an understanding of the appropriate protocols.
ULO3
Strategically search, evaluate and adapt appropriate information from a range of sources to articulate the relevant legislation and case law to give well-argued opinions on the likely taxation consequences of medium to complex practical fact situations.
ULO4
Critically analyse information in order to demonstrate an appreciation of the tax planning implications of various business transactions.
ULO5
Create solutions to real world problems by interpreting and applying relevant judicial decisions.
These Unit Learning Outcomes are applicable for all teaching periods throughout the year
The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
The texts and reading list for the unit can be found on the University Library via the link below: MLC305 Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.
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