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Governance for Planning
Postgraduate | CUR-URP505 | 2020
Course information for 2020 intake
View information for 2021 course intakeTake a closer look at how local, state and federal governments are structured and organised in Australia.Explore the principles and concepts that form the basis for current legislation. Find out how such legislation can impact development processes.
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 13 weeks
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Governance for Planning
About this subject
At the completion of this subject student will be able to:
- describe the structure, character, organisation and operation of different levels of government in Australia
- describe the principles behind and the content of current planning and development legislation vis a vis Locally, Nationally and Internationally
- explain and critically reflect on legislation affecting the development process Locally, Nationally and Internationally
- explain the nature of development policies and assess their impact on development practice in different jurisdictions.
- Federal System of Government
- Structure and Operation of Australian Federal and State Parliaments
- Australian Political Parties and Pressure Groups
- Social Media Influence; and the Public Service/Sector in Australia
- Local Government History
- Local Government Finance
- Community Power
- Developer Power
- International Governance Perspectives/Comparisons
- Planning and Governance
- Planning Decision Making
- Planning Practice and Professional Ethics
Governance in Australia, Federal, State and Local Government. The location of development industry activity within the spheres of government. Introduction to the development industry and related law and its interpretation in planning and development practice.
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- Tutorial Presentation (30%)
- Reflection (40%)
- Essay (30%)
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Entry requirements
To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted into a degree.
Additional requirements
- Other requirements -
Access to hardware: webcam, speakers and microphone.
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
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