MLM727 - Superannuation Law and Policy
Unit details
| Year: | 2023 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Not offered in 2023. |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Prerequisite: | For students enrolled in M729 Juris Doctor: MLJ701 For all other students: Nil |
| 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. |
| Scheduled learning activities - campus: | 2 hour class + 1 hour seminar per week |
| Scheduled learning activities - online: | 2 hour class (recordings provided) + 1 hour online seminar per 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, evaluate and communicate the growing importance of superannuation in the modern Australian economy with a focus on key policy issues. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO2 | Critically analyse, evaluate and communicate the different types of Superannuation funds that exist in Australia, with a focus on key policy issues. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO3 | Explain, apply and critically evaluate the more important laws that cover the operation of superannuation funds. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO4 | Explain and critically evaluate that self-managed superannuation funds often have different laws and client needs. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO5 | Critically analyse and apply laws in solving superannuation tax problems. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO6 | 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) Research essay | 2500 words | 25% | Information not yet available |
| Assessment 2: (Individual) Law problem solving exercise | 1500 words | 15% | Information not yet available |
| End-of-unit assessment task | 2000 words | 60% | 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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