MLM727 - Superannuation Law and Policy
Unit details
| Year: | 2024 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Not offered in 2024. |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Prerequisite: | For students enrolled in M729 Juris Doctor: Must have passed MLJ701 For all other students: Must have passed MLC707 |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | MLL227 |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. This will include educator guided online learning activities within the unit site. |
| Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - on-campus unit enrolment: | 1 x 2 hour on-campus lecture (recordings provided and 1 x 1 hour on-campus seminar (recordings provided) each week |
| Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - online unit enrolment: | 1 x 2 hour livestreamed lecture (recordings provided and 1 x 1 hour livestreamed seminar (recordings provided) each week |
Content
This unit provides a broad overview of conceptual perspectives, critical issues and policy matters relevant to superannuation law. Critical analysis and evaluation of policy issues will include topics such as, the purpose and history of the Australian superannuation regime, main types of superannuation funds, superannuation contributions, qualification as a complying superannuation fund, taxation of superannuation, duties in setting up and running a fund, self-managed superannuation funds, and changes to superannuation law.
| ULO | These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| ULO1 | Critically analyse and evaluate the growing importance of superannuation in the modern Australian economy. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO2 | Outline and critically analyse the different types of superannuation funds that exist in Australia, with a focus on key policy issues and the needs of beneficiaries. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO3 | Outline and critically evaluate key laws that cover the operation of superannuation funds, including laws those relevant to self-managed superannuation funds. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO4 | Critically analyse and apply laws in solving superannuation tax problems. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO5 | Explain and critically analyse dispute resolution principles and practices in superannuation. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
Assessment
| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1: (Individual) Report (Research) | 2000 words | 30% | Week 5 |
| Assessment 2: (Individual) Problem based written assignment | 1000 words | 20% | Week 8 |
| End-of-unit assessment task: Written | 2000 words | 50% | End-of-unit assessment period |
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.
Learning Resource
The texts and reading list for the unit can be found on the University Library via the link below: MLM727 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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