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Start dates
- 27 Feb 2023
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Subject details
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- Introduction to Environmental Law
- Federalism and the Development of Environmental Law
- International Environmental Law and its Impact on Australian Law
- Basis Concepts and Principles of Environmental Law
- The Changing Regulatory Tools of Environmental Law
- Participation in Environmental Law
- Future Directions for Environmental Law
- Introduction to Planning Law
- The Victorian Planning Framework
- Planning Permits and Reviews
- Understanding the Planning/Environment Nexus
You are recommended to have completed the following subjects(s) or have equivalent knowledge before starting this subject:
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
This subject introduces two related areas of legal practice, environment and planning law. The subject addresses state, federal and international law relating to the environment and natural resources with a focus on regulation. The subject next addresses planning issues considering state and local authority regulation in relation to planning. The subject deals with relevant legislation and case law in the developing areas of environment and planning law and considers issues of environmental justice that arise in legal practice in these areas.
- Discussion board & Assignment (20%)
- Essay (30%)
- Open Book Invigilated Exam (50%)
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