MLL227 - Superannuation Law
Unit details
| Year | 2025 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Not offered in 2025. |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Previously coded as: | MLL317 |
| Cohort rule: | For Bachelor of Laws (including combined Law awards) students only |
| Prerequisite: | Students enrolled before 2020: MLL110 |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | MLL317 |
| 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 online lecture (recordings provided) and 1 x 1 hour online seminar (recordings provided) each week |
| 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. |
Content
Due to its mandatory nature and the ageing of the population the superannuation sector is an increasingly important part of the economy. This unit aims to give students a broad and practical understanding of the important aspects of superannuation law. This includes giving students an understanding of the different type of superannuation funds, as well as many of the important rules regarding setting up and running complying superannuation funds. Some of the important issues that specifically affect the growing Self Managed Superannuation Fund (SMSF) sector will also be covered.
Learning Outcomes
| ULO | These are the Unit Learning Outcomes (ULOs) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Alignment to Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLOs) |
|---|---|---|
| ULO1 | Explain and evaluate the growing importance of superannuation in the modern Australian economy. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO2 | Identify, explain and analyse the different type of superannuation funds that exist in Australia, including the needs of their beneficiaries. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO3 | Interpret and apply key laws that cover the operation of superannuation funds, including those applicable to self-managed superannuation funds | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO4 | Analyse and apply laws for the taxation of superannuation. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO5 | Explain and apply principles of dispute resolution in superannuation | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
These Unit Learning Outcomes are applicable for all teaching periods throughout the year.
Assessment
| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1: Multiple Choice Test (Online) | 10 questions | 20% | Week 8 |
| Assessment 2 (Individual): Report (Research) | 1500 words | 20% | Week 9 |
| End-of-unit assessment task: Written | 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 MLL227 can be found via the University Library.
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.
Unit Fee Information
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