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School of Social Sciences102169 Governance in PolicingAutumn 2021Edition: Autumn 2021Copyright ©2021 University Western Sydney trading as Western Sydney University ABN 53 014 069 881 CRICOS Provider No: 00917K No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means,electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without the prior written permission from the Dean of the School. Copyright for acknowledged materials reproducedherein is retained by the copyright holder. All readings in this publication are copied under licence in accordance with Part VB of the Copyright Act 1968.Unit Details Unit Code:102169Unit Name:Governance in PolicingCredit Points:10Unit Level:3Assumed Knowledge:Students are required to possess a sound knowledge of key issues in, and mechanisms of,policing practices, as well as legislative functions, as established as foundational knowledgein the policing core units over the first two years of study, in order to successfully undertakethis unit. Note: Students with any problems, concerns or doubts should discuss those with the Unit Coordinator as early as they can.Unit CoordinatorName: Kate LinklaterEmail: K.Linklater@westernsydney.edu.auConsultation Arrangement:For consultation contact me by email. Please ensure you have already read all relevant course material including thesubject outline, announcements and vUWS site prior to communication.Social Sciences– Academic student administration enquiries: seo-socialsciences@westernsydney.edu.au– Extension Applications and Student enquiries: socialsciences@westernsydney.edu.auNote: The relevant Learning Guide Companion supplements this documentContents1 About Governance in Policing 21.1 An Introduction to this Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.2 What is Expected of You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.3 Changes to Unit as a Result of Past Student Feedback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Assessment Information 42.1 Unit Learning Outcomes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.2 Approach to Learning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.3 Contribution to Course Learning Outcomes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.4 Assessment Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62.5 Assessment Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72.5.1 Online Quizzes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72.5.2 Case study: Critical Analysis of one from a set list of case studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82.5.3 Essay: Governance in a Federal system of criminal justice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102.6 General Submission Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Teaching and Learning Activities 144 Learning Resources 204.1 Recommended Readings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2011 About Governance in Policing1.1 An Introduction to this UnitIn this unit students examine the nature and function of governance and accountability processes within policing andthe broader private security industry. There is a focus on the commitment by governments to practices at an individual and organisational level that are based on accountability, contestability and continuous improvement. Issues suchas human rights, ethics in policing, conflicts of interest, misconduct, and corruption and criminality within policingand related industries, are explored; and relevant explanatory theories are examined. Different models and levels ofgovernance and accountability in Australia are also explored, as are the roles of professional standards units withinpolice forces, external accountability agencies such as police integrity commissions, the ombudsman, and crime andmisconduct agencies. These are compared with other approaches worldwide. Throughout the unit extensive use willbe made of case studies and problem based learning where students will be invited to propose solutions to real worldproblems.1.2 What is Expected of YouStudy LoadA student is expected to study an hour per credit point a week. For example a 10 credit point Unit would require 10hours of study per week. This time includes the time spent within classes during lectures, tutorials or practicals.AttendanceIt is strongly recommended that students attend all scheduled learning activities to support their learning.Online Learning RequirementsUnit materials will be made available on the Unit’s vUWS (E-Learning) site (https://vuws.westernsydney.edu.au/).You are expected to consult vUWS at least twice a week, as all Unit announcements will be made via vUWS. Teachingand learning materials will be regularly updated and posted online by the teaching team.See Learning Guide for details of requirementsNB: As the lectures and learning activities are to be delivered predominantly online, Sinead Brennan of DFT forSSAP has been contacted on 16 10 19 to discuss the requirements for this unit.Special RequirementsEssential Equipment:Not ApplicableLegislative Pre-Requisites:Not ApplicablePolicies Related to Teaching and LearningThe University has a number of policies that relate to teaching and learning. Important policies affecting studentsinclude:2– Assessment Policy– Bullying Prevention Policy and– Guidelines– Enrolment Policy– Examinations Policy– Review of Grade Policy– Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy– Special Consideration Policy– Student Misconduct Rule– Teaching and Learning – Fundamental Code– Student Code of ConductAcademic Integrity and Student Misconduct RuleIn submitting assessments, it is essential that you are familiar with the policies listed above and that you understandthe principles of academic integrity. You are expected to act honestly and ethically in the production of all academicwork and assessment tasks, submit work that is your own and acknowledge any contribution to your work made byothers.Important information about academic integrity, including advice to students is available at https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/studysmart/home/academic_integrity_and_plagiarism. It is your responsibility to familiarise yourself withthese principles and apply them to all work submitted to the University as your own.When you submit an assignment or product, you will declare that no part has been: copied from any other student’s work or from any other source except where due acknowledgement is made in the assignment; submitted byyou in another (previous or current) assessment, except where appropriately referenced, and with prior permissionfrom the Unit Coordinator; written/produced for you by any other person except where collaboration has been authorised by the Unit Coordinator.The Student Misconduct Rule applies to all students of Western Sydney University and makes it an offence forany student to engage in academic, research or general misconduct as defined in the Rule.The University considers plagiarism, cheating and collusion as instances of academic misconduct. The Universityalso considers submitting falsified documentation in support of applications for special consideration, including sittingof deferred examinations, as instances of general misconduct. You should be aware that changes were made to theStudent Misconduct Rule commencing 1 January 2020 that provide for minimum sanctions that apply to certainconduct, including the provision of falsified documentation to the University.You are strongly advised to read the Student Misconduct Rule and the Inappropriate Behaviour Guidelines at thecommencement of each session to familiarise yourself with this process and the expectations of the University inrelation to work submitted for assessment.1.3 Changes to Unit as a Result of Past Student FeedbackThe University values student feedback in order to improve the quality of its educational programs. The feedbackprovided helps us improve teaching methods and Units of study. The survey results inform Unit content and design,learning guides, teaching methods, assessment processes and teaching materials.You are welcome to provide feedback that is related to the teaching of this Unit. At the end of the semester you willbe given the opportunity to complete a Student Feedback on Unit (SFU) questionnaire to assess the Unit. You mayalso have the opportunity to complete a Student Feedback on Teaching (SFT) questionnaire to provide feedback forindividual teaching staff.As a result of student feedback, the following changes and improvements to this subject have recently been made:– Introduction of content in line with the Australian Federation system of government. There are 6 x 2 hourtutorial sessions and twelve 1 hour lectures. Please do not hesitate to provide feedback with regards to thedelivery and content of this subject.32 Assessment Information2.1 Unit Learning OutcomesAfter successful completion of this Unit, students will be able to: Outcome1Critically evaluate research evidence and literature on ethics, governance and accountability in policing.2Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of governance processes and procedures in real world issues.3Articulate the need for governance and governance approaches to policing in Australia and internationally. 2.2 Approach to LearningThis is an online subject encompassing online lectures and online tutorials.There are twelve online audio lectures that will be delivered every week starting in Week 1. Each lecture is based ona chapter from the text: The Australian Political System in Action. The audio lectures are reinforced with a PowerPoint presentation that outlines supported texts and other references. There will also be a short audio presentationplaced on vUWS to explain Governance in Policing from a practitioner perspective.There will be 6 x 2 hour tutorial sessions, to be delivered in Weeks 1, 3, 5, 7, 10 and 12. These tutorials will expandon the information delivered in the online lectures.There will also be weekly quiz that begins in Week 2 (See Assessments in Learning Guide). The quiz is based onvarious readings and audio visual information that is made available on vUWS.42.3 Contribution to Course Learning OutcomesWestern Sydney University Graduate Attributes Graduate AttributesULO 1ULO 2ULO 31. Command multiple skills and literacies to enable adaptable lifelong learningAssuredAssuredAssured2. Demonstrate knowledge of Indigenous Australia through cultural competency and professional capacityAssuredAssuredAssured3. Demonstrate comprehensive, coherent and connected knowledgeAssuredAssuredAssured4. Apply knowledge through intellectual inquiry in professional or applied contextsAssuredAssuredAssured5. Bring knowledge to life through responsible engagement and appreciation of diversity in an evolving worldAssuredAssuredAssured 52.4 Assessment SummaryThe assessment items in this Unit are designed to enable you to demonstrate that you have achieved the Unitlearning outcomes. Completion and submission of all assessment items which have been designated as mandatory orcompulsory is essential to receive a passing grade.To pass this Unit you must:Attempt all assessments and receive an overall mark of 50%.Social Sciences· Academic student administration enquiries: seo-socialsciences@westernsydney.edu.au· Student enquiries: socialsciences@westernsydney.edu.au ItemWeightDue DateULOs AssessedThresholdOnline Quizzes20%Refer to the unit’s vUWS site for duedates and submission links.2NoCase study: CriticalAnalysis of one from a setlist of case studies40%Week 7: Friday, 16th April 202111.59pm1, 2NoEssay: Governance in aFederal system of criminaljustice.40%Week 12: Friday, 21st May 202111.59pm1, 3No Feedback on AssessmentFeedback is an important part of the learning process that can improve your progress towards achieving the learningoutcomes. Feedback is any written or spoken response made in relation to academic work such as an assessmenttask, a performance or product. It can be given to you by a teacher, an external assessor or student peer, and maybe given individually or to a group of students. As a Western Sydney University student, it is your responsibility toseek out and act on feedback that is provided to you as a resource to further your learning.All students will require broadband internet to ensure access to the vUWS page. All lecture material, readings andassessment submission will be through the vUWS site.Social SciencesAcademic student administration enquiries: seo-socialsciences@westernsydney.edu.auExtension and Student enquiries: socialsciences@westernsydney.edu.au62.5 Assessment Details2.5.1 Online Quizzes Weight:20%Type of Collaboration:IndividualDue:Refer to the unit’s vUWS site for due dates and submission links.Submission:vUWSFormat:Multiple ChoiceLength:10 x 5 question multiple choice quizzes, due weekly.Curriculum Mode:Quiz Weekly quizzes from Week 2 to 13 will count towards 20% of the overall grade for this unit. Results are adjustedautomatically through Grade Centre.Each quiz will consist of five questions based on the reading and online lecture material of that week.Students are permitted a maximum of two (2) attempts at each quiz, which can be accessed via the ’Assessments’tab in the unit’s vUWS site. If a second attempt is made, the higher grade of either attempt will be registered as thefinal grade for that quiz.In order to stay up-to-date with the content, it is strongly recommended that each quiz is attempted within itsallocated week (see schedule in the Learning Guide).Further details are available online through the unit’s vUWS site.Exemplar:Q.1 In which year did World War 2 begin?A. 1935A. 1950A. 1930A. 1939 XResources:Weekly reading and online lecture material as outlined in vUWS.72.5.2 Case study: Critical Analysis of one from a set list of case studies Weight:40%Type of Collaboration:IndividualDue:Week 7: Friday, 16th April 2021 11.59pmSubmission:Submit all assessments online via TurnitinFormat:This assessment requires students to demonstrate critical thinking and evaluation skillsin relation to ethics, governance and accountability in policing, using a real world casestudy. Students should focus on the details of the case study as well as legal analysis,discarding any unproven speculation. Students should assume they are writing a legaldocument that could be obtained through freedom of information or used in a brief ofevidence at court.Analysis should be specifically relevant to the case study. If there are issues that areambiguous or contradictory, these can be mentioned, but remember to critically analyserather than accept what is written at face value, as this should be seen as a legaldocument.Step 1: Choose one of the case studies provided on vUWS under Assessment 2.Step 2: Conduct a 1500 word critical analysis of the chosen case study in terms of goodand bad governance as demonstrated by Lorenzetti. Also take into account Dicey’s ’Ruleof Law’.To complete this assessment, you will need to address the following:1. Discuss the complexities surrounding the content of the case study using your ownresearch. Focus on evidence-based practice and its relationship to the case study.2. Outline and discuss a strategy for an effective solution to the governance issue in thecase study. This strategy should focus on community impact and professionalmisconduct.3. Discuss how this strategy could be implemented and what considerations need to bemade regarding the structural/institutional factors that have impacted on this issue.Length:1,500 wordsCurriculum Mode:Case Study Social SciencesAcademic student administration enquiries: seo-socialsciences@westernsydney.edu.auExtension request and Student enquiries: socialsciences@westernsydney.edu.auResources:See case study list on vUWS and reference list in the subject outline.8Marking Criteria: CriteriaHigh DistinctionDistinctionCreditPassUnsatisfactoryComplexities of thecase study20 marksEvidence ofextensive research,providing a thoughtprovoking,comprehensive andcritical analysis ofthe complexitiessurrounding thecase study.Excellentunderstanding ofevidence basedpractice relating tothe case studydemonstrated.18-20 marksWell researchedcritical analysis ofthe complexitiessurrounding thecase study. Goodunderstanding ofevidence basedpractice relating tothe case studydemonstrated.16-17 marksResearched analysisof the complexitiessurrounding thecase study. Roomfor a higher level ofcritical analysis,including a moredemonstratedunderstanding ofevidence basedpractice.13-15 marksGeneralunderstanding ofthe complexitiessurrounding thecase study,including the linksto evidence basedpractice. Room formore research todemonstrate anoverallunderstanding ofthe nuances in thecase study.10-12 marksAssessmentquestion notanswered orresearchedadequately. Showslimited or nounderstanding ofthe complexities inthe case study,and attempts todescribe them areunclear or incorrect.Perhaps missinginformationregarding evidencebased practice andits relationship tothe case study.0-9 marksStrategy for aneffective solution tothe governanceissue10 marksSuperior andimaginative solutiongrounded in thecomplexities of thegovernance in thecase study outlined,using extensiveresearch. Excellentunderstanding ofthe communityimpacts andprofessionalmisconduct issuesrelating to the casestudydemonstrated.9-10 marksWell-researchedsolution groundedin the complexitiesof governance inthe case studyoutlined. Clearunderstanding ofthe communityimpacts andprofessionalmisconduct issuesrelating to the casestudy.8 marksSolution to the casestudy governanceissues outlined.May require moreresearch todemonstratethoroughunderstanding ofthe communityimpacts andmisconduct issues.7 marksSolution to the casestudy governanceissues outlined.May require moregrounding in thecase studycomplexities. Mayrequire moreinformationregardingcommunity impactsand misconductissues relating tothe case study.5-6 marksNo solution offeredfor the governanceissues in the casestudy, or thesolution offereddoes not relateproperly to the casestudy issues.0-4 marksStrategyimplementation andconsiderations5 marksExcellentunderstandingdemonstrated ofhow the strategyimplementationcould be achievedin the case studyand how structuralfactors wouldimpact on this.5 marksVery goodunderstandingdemonstrated ofhow the strategyimplementationcould be achieved.Perhaps some roomto clarify howstructural factorswould impact onthis.4 marksGoodunderstanding ofstrategyimplementation andstructural factors.May be room tolink this back to thecase study in moredepth.3 marksStrategyimplementation andstructural factorsare discussed. Moreclarity orinformationrequired, or theinformation couldbe linked further tothe case study.2.5 marksStrategyimplementationand/orconsiderationsregarding structuralfactors are notdiscussed orinformation isunclear.0-2 marksStructure andwriting style3 marksOutstandingwritten expressionincluding clear,concise writing andexcellentorganisation ofmaterial.3 marksVery good writtenexpression althoughsome places wheremeaning could havebeen more clearand concise. Verygood organisationof material.2.5 marksGood writtenexpression withmainly correctgrammar andspelling. Goodstructure but roomfor improvement inorganisation ofideas.2 marksAdequate writtenexpression. Mayhave some problemswith Englishincluding grammarand spelling, butintended meaning isreasonably clear.Adequate structureof ideas.1.5 markUnacceptable levelof writtenexpression. Mayinclude frequentspelling andgrammatical errors,unclear meaningand/ordisorganised/incoherentstructure.0-1 markReferencing usingWSU Harvardreferencing style2 marksFaultless ornear-faultlessin-text referencingand reference list.2 marksHigh standard ofreferencing, perhapssome minor errors.1.5 marksGood referencing,perhaps some errorswith in-textreferencing.1 markSatisfactoryreferencing withsome issues.Possibly too manyquotes or othererrors with in-textreferencing or thereference list.0.5 markUnsatisfactorystandard ofreferencing.Possibly quoteswithout citation,missing referencesor poor referencingoverall. Inadequatereference list.0 marks 92.5.3 Essay: Governance in a Federal system of criminal justice. Weight:40%Type of Collaboration:IndividualDue:Week 12: Friday, 21st May 2021 11.59pmSubmission:Submit all assessments via TurnitinFormat: Critically analyse the essay question as stated below. The essay should demonstrate anunderstanding of the rule of law, as well as the concepts of good and bad governance.Your essay should contain at least one contemporary example to demonstrate yourarguments.Essay question:The federal system has numerous layers of power, providing excellent safeguards from apolitical perspective. What are the impacts (both positive and negative) of this federalmodel for policing and emergency services agencies?Length: 1,500 wordsCurriculum Mode:Essay Social SciencesAcademic student administration enquiries: seo-socialsciences@westernsydney.edu.auExtension request and Student enquiries: socialsciences@westernsydney.edu.auExemplar:Resources:See resources list on vUWS and reference list in the subject outline.10Marking Criteria: CriteriaHigh DistinctionDistinctionCreditPassUnsatisfactoryCritical analysis ofthe federal system,linked to the rule oflaw and ideas ofgood and badgovernance20 marksEvidence ofextensive readingand research,detailed criticalanalysis of thefederal systemrelating to layers ofpower andsafeguards. Rule oflaw and ideas ofgood and badgovernance linkedin detail.18-20 marksWell researchedcritical analysis ofthe federal systemrelating to layers ofpower andsafeguards. Rule oflaw and ideas ofgood and badgovernance linkedwell.16-17 marksResearched analysisof the federalsystem linked to therule of law andideas of good andbad governance.Room for a higherlevel of criticalanalysis, including amore demonstratedunderstanding oflayers of power,safeguards, rule oflaw or ideas ofgood and badgovernance.13-15 marksGeneralunderstanding ofthe federal system,as well as rule oflaw and ideas ofgood and badgovernance.Perhaps room tolink information inmore detail.10-12 marksAssessmentquestion notanswered orresearchedadequately. Showslimited or nounderstanding ofthe federal systemand/or otherelements of theassessmentquestion. Attemptsto describe themareunclear or incorrect.Perhaps missinginformationregarding rule oflaw or good andbad governance.0-9 marksAnalysis of theimpacts of thefederal model onpolicing andemergency serviceagencies (positiveand negative)10 marksExcellent criticalanalysis of theoverall positive andnegative impacts ofthe federal modelon policing andemergency servicesagencies.9-10 marksVery good, clearanalysis of thepositive andnegative impacts ofthe federal modelon policing andemergency servicesagencies.8 marksClear analysis of thepositive andnegative impacts ofthe federal modeloutlined. Mayrequire moreresearch todemonstratethoroughunderstanding ofthe links betweenthe federal modeland issues foragencies.7 marksGeneralunderstanding ofthe impacts of thefederal model onpolicing andemergency servicesagencies. One ortwo types ofimpacts (positive ornegative) needsfurther depth.5-6 marksUnderstanding ofthe impacts of thefederal model notdemonstrated orincorrect.0-4 marksUse of example toillustrate points5 marksOutstanding use ofmore than oneexample, embeddedinto critical analysisof the federalmodel.5 marksVery good use ofone or moreexamples, linksprovided to thefederal model.4 marksGood use of atleast one example,perhaps room tolink further to theimpacts of thefederal model.3 marksExample offered,perhaps not quitelinked to the federalmodel.2.5 marksNo example offeredor very limitedinformationprovided on theexample.0-2 marksStructure andwriting style3 marksOutstandingwritten expressionincluding clear,concise writing andexcellentorganisation ofmaterial.3 marksVery good writtenexpression althoughsome places wheremeaning could havebeen more clearand concise. Verygood organisationof material.2.5 marksGood writtenexpression withmainly correctgrammar andspelling. Goodstructure but roomfor improvement inorganisation ofideas.2 marksAdequate writtenexpression. Mayhave some problemswith Englishincluding grammarand spelling, butintended meaning isreasonably clear.Adequate structureof ideas.1.5 markUnacceptable levelof writtenexpression. Mayinclude frequentspelling andgrammatical errors,unclear meaningand/ordisorganised/incoherentstructure.0-1 markReferencing usingWSU Harvardreferencing style2 marksFaultless ornear-faultlessin-text referencingand reference list.2 marksHigh standard ofreferencing, perhapssome minor errors.1.5 marksGood referencing,perhaps some errorswith in-textreferencing.1 markSatisfactoryreferencing withsome issues.Possibly too manyquotes or othererrors with in-textreferencing or thereference list.0.5 markUnsatisfactorystandard ofreferencing.Possibly quoteswithout citation,missing referencesor poor referencingoverall. Inadequatereference list.0 marks 112.6 General Submission RequirementsSubmission– All assignments must be submitted by the specified due date and time.– Complete your assignment and follow the individual assessment item instructions on how to submit. You mustkeep a copy of all assignments submitted for marking.Turnitin– The Turnitin plagiarism prevention system may be used within this Unit. Turnitin is accessed via logging intovUWS for the Unit. If Turnitin is being used with this Unit, this means that your assignments have to besubmitted through the Turnitin system. Turnitin from iParadigms is a web-based text-matching software thatidentifies and reports on similarities between documents. It is also widely utilised as a tool to improve academicwriting skills. Turnitin compares electronically submitted papers against the following:– Current and archived web: Turnitin currently contains over 24 billion web pages including archived pages– Student papers: including Western Sydney University student submissions since 2007– Scholarly literature: Turnitin has partnered with leading content publishers, including library databases,text-book publishers, digital reference collections and subscription-based publications (e.g. Gale, Proquest, Emerald and Sage)– Turnitin is used by over 30 universities in Australia and is increasingly seen as an industry standard. It isan important tool to assist students with their academic writing by promoting awareness of plagiarism.Bysubmitting your assignment to Turnitin you will be certifying that:– I hold a copy of this assignment if the original is lost or damaged– No part of this assignment has been copied from any other student’s work or from any other source exceptwhere due acknowledgement is made in the assignment– No part of the assignment has been written for me by any other person/s– I have complied with the specified word length for this assignment– I am aware that this work may be reproduced and submitted to plagiarism detection software programs forthe purpose of detecting possible plagiarism (which may retain a copy on its database for future plagiarismchecking).Self-Plagiarising– You are to ensure that no part of any submitted assignment for this Unit or product has been submitted byyourself in another (previous or current) assessment from any Unit, except where appropriately referenced, andwith prior permission from the Lecturer/Tutor/Unit Coordinator of this Unit.Late Submission– If you submit a late assessment, without receiving approval for an extension of time, (see next item), you willbe penalised by 10% per day for up to 10 days. In other words, marks equal to 10% of the assignment’s weightwill be deducted from the mark awarded.– For example, if the highest mark possible is 50, 5 marks will be deducted from your awarded mark for each lateday.– Saturday and Sunday are counted as one calendar day each.– Assessments will not be accepted after the marked assessment task has been returned to students.– This is consistent with Western Sydney University’s Assessment Policy12Extension of Due Date for SubmissionExtensions are only granted in exceptional circumstances. To apply for an extension of time, locate an applicationform via the Western Sydney University homepage or copy the following link:https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/currentstudents/current_students/formsApplication forms must be submitted to the Unit Coordinator/Convenor. Requests for extension should be made asearly as possible and submitted within policy deadlines. Appropriate, supporting documentation must be submittedwith the application. An application for an extension does not automatically mean that an extension will be granted.Assessments will not be accepted after the marked assessment task has been returned to students.ResubmissionResubmission of assessment items will not normally be granted if requested.Application for Special ConsiderationIt is strongly recommended that you attend all scheduled learning activities to support your learning. If you havesuffered misadventure, illness, or you have experienced exceptional circumstances that have prevented your attendanceat class or your completion and submission of assessment tasks, you may need to apply for Special Consideration via theWestern Sydney University website. http://www.westernsydney.edu.au/currentstudents/current_students/services_and_facilities/special_consideration2 or the Student Centre/Sydney City Campus Reception. Special Considerationis not automatically granted. It is your responsibility to ensure that any missed content has been covered. Yourlecturer will give you more information on how this must be done.133 Teaching and Learning Activities WeeksLectureTutorialPreparationAssessments DueWeek 101-03-2021Democracy and Liberalism in AustraliaDemocracy and Liberalism in AustraliaThe Australian ConstitutionMiragliotta, N, Errington, W, Barry, N2013, ’Democracy and liberalism inAustralia’, in The Australian politicalsystem in action, Oxford UniversityPress, South Melbourne, Australia, pp.1-19. (Chapter 1)https://www.aph.gov.au/about_parliament/senate/powers_practice_n_procedures/constitutionhttps://www.smh.com.au/politics/nsw/police-watchdog-commissionerremoved-from-job-after-complaintinvestigation-20200123-p53u0x.htmlhttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-02-12/gary-jubelin-hearing-continueswilliam-tyrrell-case/11957228Week 208-03-2021The Australian ConstitutionNo tutorial this weekMiragliotta, N, Errington, W, Barry, N2013, ’The Australianconstitution’,in The Australian politicalsystem in action, Oxford UniversityPress, South Melbourne, Australia, pp.20-44. (Chapter 2)– Online QuizzesWeek 315-03-2021FederalismFederalismThe LegislatureMiragliotta, N, Errington, W & Barry N2013, ’Federalism’, in The Australianpolitical system in action, SouthMelbourne, Australia, pp. 45-65.(Chapter 3)cefa.org.au– Online Quizzes 14 WeeksLectureTutorialPreparationAssessments Duehttps://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/government-accused-of-trying-toshut-down-inquiry-after-policewatchdog-s-departure-20191223-p53mjx.htmlhttps://www.aph.gov.au/About_Parliament/Work_of_the_ParliamentWeek 422-03-2021The LegislatureNo tutorial this weekMiragliotta, N, Errington, W & Barry N2013, ’The legislature’, in TheAustralian political system in action,South Melbourne, Australia, pp. 66-88.(Chapter 4)– Online QuizzesWeek 529-03-2021Running the State: Executive PowerRunning the State: Executive PowerThe Public Service: Making andImplementing PolicyMiragliotta, N, Errington, W & Barry N2013, ’Running the state: executivepower’, in The Australian politicalsystem in action, South Melbourne,Australia, pp. 89-110. (Chapter 5)https://peo.gov.au/understand-ourparliament/how-parliamentworks/system-ofgovernment/separation-of-powers/apsc.gov.auhttps://www.smh.com.au/topic/nswpolice-misconduct-1n9ohttps://psnews.com.au/2020/02/13/integrity-training-for-all-in-the-aps/– Online Quizzes 15 WeeksLectureTutorialPreparationAssessments DueWeek 605-04-2021The Public Service: Making andImplementing PolicyNo tutorial this weekMiragliotta, N, Errington, W & Barry N2013, ’The public service: making andimplementing policy’, in The Australianpolitical system in action, SouthMelbourne, Australia, pp. 111-129.(Chapter 6)– Online QuizzesWeek 712-04-2021The High CourtThe High CourtThe Electoral SystemMiragliotta, N, Errington, W & Barry N2013, ’The high court’, in TheAustralian political system in action,South Melbourne, Australia, pp.130-145. (Chapter 7)https://www.hcourt.gov.au/about/operatwww.smh.com.au/politics/federal/highcourt-rules-indigenous-australianscannot-be-deported-20200211-p53znd.htmlhttp://eresources.hcourt.gov.au/browsehttps://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/the-10-issues-that-will-decidethe-election-20130104-2c93p.html– Online Quizzes– Case study: Critical Analysis of onefrom a set list of case studiesion https://www.aph.gov.au/About_Parliament/Parliamentary_Departments/Parliamentary_Library/16 WeeksLectureTutorialPreparationAssessments Duehttps://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/we-asked-if-and-how-youthought-australia-s-democracy-wasbroken-this-is-what-you-said-20180403-p4z7kz.htmlhttps://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/nsw-police-personal-search-targetsrevealed-20200211-p53zmv.htmlWeek 819-04-2021The Electoral SystemMiragliotta, N, Errington, W & Barry N2013, ’The electoral system’, in TheAustralian political system in action,South Melbourne, Australia, pp.146-170. (Chapter 8)– Online QuizzesWeek 926-04-2021BreakWeek 1003-05-2021Australian Political Parties and theParty SystemAustralian Political Parties and theParty SystemThe Australian Labor PartyMiragliotta, N, Errington, W & Barry N2013, ’Australian political parties andthe party system’, in The Australianpolitical system in action, SouthMelbourne, Australia, pp. 171-194.(Chapter 9)https://www.smh.com.au/national/arush-to-join-but-do-political-partieswant-new-members-20190701-p5232v.htmlhttps://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/we-asked-if-and-how-youthought-australia-s-democracy-wasbroken-this-is-what-you-said-20180403-p4z7kz.html– Online Quizzes 17 WeeksLectureTutorialPreparationAssessments Duehttps://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/feeling-numb-at-crime-scenesformer-top-detective-sues-state-20191128-p53f4o.htmlWeek 1110-05-2021The Australian Labor PartyMiragliotta, N, Errington, W & Barry N2013, ’The Australian Labor Party’, inThe Australian political system inaction, South Melbourne, Australia, pp.195-214. (Chapter 10)– Online QuizzesWeek 1217-05-2021The Liberal PartyThe Liberal PartyMinor Parties in AustraliaMiragliotta, N, Errington, W & Barry N2013, ’The Liberal Party’, in TheAustralian political system in action,South Melbourne, Australia, pp.215-231. (Chapter 11)https://www.smh.com.au/national/anindependent-police-force-is-essential-toour-democracy-20190613-p51xhm.htmlhttps://www.smh.com.au/federalelection-2019/minor-parties-flourishacross-the-spectrum-as-new-votingsystem-faces-first-test-20190513-p51mpu.html– Online Quizzes– Essay: Governance in a Federal systemof criminal justice.Week 1324-05-2021Minor Parties in AustraliaMiragliotta, N, Errington, W & Barry N2013, ’Minor parties in Australia’,in The Australian political system inaction, South Melbourne, Australia, pp.232-254. (Chapter 12)Week 1431-05-2021Week 1507-06-2021 18 WeeksLectureTutorialPreparationAssessments DueWeek 1614-06-2021Week 1721-06-2021 The above timetable should be used as a guide only, as it is subject to change. Students will be advised of any changes as they become known on the Unit’s vUWS site.194 Learning Resources4.1 Recommended ReadingsPrescribed TextbookMiragliotta, N., Errington, W., Barry, N. (2013). The Australian Political System in Action (2nd Ed.). Retrievedfrom: https://www.oup.com.au/books/higher-education/social-sciences-and-humanities/9780195518368-theaustralian-political-system-in-action.ISBN: 9780195518368.Essential ReadingCorcoran, R. & Dickenson, Jacqueline. 2010. A dictionary of Australian politics, Crows Nest, N.S.W.: Allen & Unwin.Fenna, A., Robbins, J., & Summers, J., (ed.) 2013. Government and politics in Australia 10th ed., Sydney:McGraw-HillChapter 11. Police Powers and Accountability In. Bowling, B., Reiner, R., & Sheptycki, J. W. E., 2019. The politicsof the police Oxford: Oxford University PressGalligan, B. & Roberts, Winsome. 2007. The Oxford companion to Australian politics, South Melbourne, Vic.:Oxford University Press.Killey, I., 2019. Police and government in Australia: who’s in charge and who should be in charge?, North Melbourne:Australian Scholarly Publishing Pty, Limited.Miller, D., 2003. Political philosophy: a very short introduction, Oxford: Oxford University Press.Robertson, D. & ProQuest, 2004. The Routledge dictionary of politics 3rd ed., London., [England]: Routledge.Woodward, D., Parkin, Andrew & Summers, John B.A, 2010. Government, politics, power and policy in Australia9th ed., Frenchs Forest, N.S.W.: Pearson Australia.Additional ReadingBeckley, A 2013, ’Royal commissions into policing-Australia’, Salus Journal, vol. 1, no. 31, pp. 33-52.Boag, N, King, J & Williams, M 2017, ’Police accountability in Australia: complaint mechanisms and civil litigation’,Precedent, Sydney, NSW, vol. 173, pp. 14-19.20Den Heyer, G & Beckley, A 2013, ’Police independent oversight in Australia and New Zealand’, Police Practice andResearch, vol. 14, no. 2, pp. 130-143.Drum, M 2012, Politics in Australia, Palgrave Macmillan, South Yarra, Victoria.Goodman-Delahunty, J, Beckley, A & Martin, M 2014, ’Resolving or escalating disputes? Experiences of the NSWPolice Force complaints process’, Australasian dispute resolution journal, vol. 25, no. 2, pp. 79-90.Porter, L 2012, Police integrity management in Australia: global lessons for combating police misconduct, CRCPress, Boca Raton, Florida.Roach, K, 2018, ’Balancing police independence and political responsibility for the police: some recent developments in Australia, Canada, and the UK’, Policing: A Journal of Policy and Practice,https://academic.oup.com/policing/advance-article/doi/10.1093/police/pay055/5071716Singleton, G 2013, Australian political institutions, Pearson Australia, Frenchs Forest, New South Wales.Smith, R. & Vromen, A & Cook, I 2012 (eds), Contemporary politics in Australia: theories, practices and issues,Cambridge University Press, Port Melbourne, Victoria.21
