Stephen Chen, CTA, Subject Convenor
Subject
CommLaw1 Australian Legal Systems
An introduction to the commercial context of tax
Working in tax, you’re certain to engage with Australia’s commercial law environment. Laws help to give clients the certainty and stability they need to operate, trade and invest.
This subject introduces, explains and explores the way laws are made, how to find the law in a given area, and how the law will be interpreted and applied. It addresses common questions such as how a binding agreement is made, the law of contracts as it relates to advisory services, and how to advise clients on the legal impacts of their activities.
CommLaw1 Australian Legal Systems is offered via distance learning using an online learning platform supported by pre–recorded webinars and email support from the Convenor, a subject matter expert.
Download the Information Pack to view the learning outcomes for each of the 4 modules within this subject.
- Subjects1
- Credit Points6
- LevelIntroductory
- Cost$1,995
- CPD120 hours
- DeliveryDistance learning
- Study Length12 weeks
- Study Periods3 per year
- Study Per Week10 hours
- Subject CodeATL002
- Subject PrerequisitesNil
ATL002 CommLaw1 Australian Legal Systems is designed to help you develop your understanding of the Australian legal system, not only about how laws are enacted and their underlying policy aims, but how they apply in the ever changing statutory, commercial law and equitable principles in our very complex tax system.
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
To enrol in CommLaw1, you’ll need to meet English language requirements if your 6 years of high school learning were not conducted in English
Learning outcomes
On completion of ATL002 CommLaw1 Australian Legal Systems you will be able to, but not limited to, relate the client’s commercial transaction to the relevant Australian legal systems and processes while establishing the knowledge on law of contracts and torts.
Modules
Australian legal systems and processes
- law of torts
- contracts in Australian commercial law
- remedies in contract.
Assessment structure
- Online module quizzes - pass mark 50% Weighting 40%
- Exam - pass mark 50% Weighting 60%
Please note that all assessment tasks must be passed in order to complete the subject.
Distance learning - a flexible learning approach using an online learning platform supported by pre-recorded webinars and email support with a subject matter expert.
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 recieve access to past exam papers and online checkpoint tests prior to the exam.
Resources made available to a candidate (excluding assessment-only study) 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
- assessment preparation resources
- research skills webinar
- support from trained subject coordinators.
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 Higher Education.
To apply for RPL (fee $200), please complete the RPL form. Evidence of your qualifications will need to be provided with this application.
Please view our current timetable.
ATL002 CommLaw1 Australian Legal Systems
Standard ATL subject enrolment fee $1,995.
Standard ATL subject enrolment fee is GST exempt.
Standard prices are valid until 11 August 2025.
All Tax Institute Higher Education candidates are eligible to receive Education Membership of The Tax Institute for $220 (saving $365) upon enrolment until 30 June in the subsequent calendar year. Member fees attract GST and price quoted is inclusive of GST.
Please refer to the Candidate Care Guide where you'll find information on our policies.
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