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Australian property law relates not just to tangible property, such as land, but intangibles such as intellectual property. This subject addresses significant topics, such as how to characterise types of property that can be dealt with where the rights and obligations of taxpayers are concerned.
This subject develops a sound understanding of commercial law in relation to property - including intellectual property - finance, insurance, competition and consumer law.
It will help you advise clients on the type of property that can be dealt with in commercial transactions, including tangible property, personal property and intellectual property. Including aspects of state-based laws.
It also looks at issues such as the impact of competition and consumer law, the law regulating financing transactions, and laws relating to electronic commerce.
Intensive study
The intensive study format is typically held over a reduced 6-week period through Distance study. Candidates receive all the regular resources and access to pre-recorded webinar/teleconference tutorials.
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- Entry requirements and learning outcomes
- Modules, study modes and assessment
- Recognition
- Your tax professional instructor
- Timetable
- Fees
Credit points: 6
CPD: 30 hours
Cost: $1,690
Delivery: blended learning
Study Per Week: 10 hours
Study Length: 12 weeks
Level: Introductory
Study Periods: 3 per year
Elective subject in the Graduate Diploma of Applied Tax Law
Complete the TPB approved Course in Commercial Law
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Entry requirements and learning outcomes
ATL006 CommLaw3 Property Law is designed to develop your understanding of the fundamental law underlying property transactions and delve into the characterisation of a property transaction as well as the differences in state and territory stamp duty laws, to investigate the true character of a property transaction.
Who is this for?
- associate lawyer
- certified financial planner
- corporate tax accountant
- lecturer or tutor
- registered tax agents who wish to meet licence requirements
- tax and financial advisers
- tax manager.
Entry requirements
- 1. hold current membership of The Tax Institute1
- 2. meet English language requirements if the language of instruction for your 6 years of high school qualifications was not English.
1. [A discounted membership is available at the time of enrolment for all new members. Membership fees attract GST. Membership will expire on 30 June. Find out more about membership benefits and resources]
Learning outcomes
On completion of ATL006 CommLaw3 Property Law you will be able to, but not limited to, advice on the law regulating financing of Australian commercial transactions and develop and present skilled understanding of the impact of competition and consumer law.
Modules, study modes and assessment
Modules
- introduction to the fundamental law of real and personal property transactions
- intellectual property
- competition and consumer law
- finance law
- law relating to electronic commerce
- insurance law
Modes of study
Blended learning
A flexible learning approach using an online learning platform supported by live Q&A sessions with a subject matter expert.
Assessment-only study
Assessment-only study allows candidates to accelerate their studies by progressing directly to the assessments for the subject based on prior study, qualifications and experience.
Candidates will only receive access to past exam papers and online checkpoint tests prior to the exam.
Enrolment inclusions
Resources made available to a candidates (excluding assessment-only structures) are:
- access to an online learning portal
- study materials (soft copy)
- access to Legal Research and Reasoning Course
- access to CCH recommended readings
- recorded webinars
- online checkpoint tests
- past exam papers (where applicable)
- access to a subject convenor for technical questions
- access to a Tax Research session to build research skills
- access to effective business writing skills module
- assessment preparation resources
- research skills webinar
- support from trained subject coordinators.
Assessment structure
| Assessment task | Pass mark | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Online module quizzes | 50% | 40% |
| Exam | 50% | 60% |
Please note that all assessment tasks must be passed in order to complete the subject.
Recognition of prior learning and advanced standing
Recognition of prior learning (RPL)
RPL is a process for providing candidates credit for learning or qualifications completed before your enrolment with The Tax Institute.
To apply for RPL (fee $165), please complete the RPL form. Evidence of your qualifications will need to be provided with this application.
Advanced standing
Advanced standing is a process of transferring credits from subjects you have previously completed with The Tax Institute. To apply for advanced standing (no fee applies), please complete the advanced standing form.
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Fees
1. [To enrol in an education subject it is a requirement to become a member of The Tax Institute. Studying with The Tax Institute is available to members. Non-members will be required to join at time of enrolment. Membership fee covers the period through June the following year and is valued at $489. If required to be a voting member, you can upgrade for free (valued at $195). Member fees attract GST and price quoted is inclusive of GST.]
2. [Subject fees do not attract GST. CTA3 attracts GST. CTA3 fees are inclusive of GST. Subject fee is in relation to face-to-face, blended learning and intensive study modes.]
3. [Applies per subject if enrolling before the early bird close date (except for assessment only study mode and CTA1 Foundations Intensive SP1 and SP2). Please note: Key dates and fees are subject to change without notice.]
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