Postgraduate RMI-OJD280-2020

Environment and Planning Law Practice

Address state, federal and international laws as they relate to the environment and natural resources with a focus on regulation. Examine environmental law, the Victorian Planning Framework, the environment/planning nexus and environmental justice.

Study method

100% online

Available loans

FEE-HELP

Assessments

Subjects may require attendance

Prior study

Not required

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Subject details

What you'll learn

Upon successful completion of this subject you will be able to:

demonstrate an understanding of local and international obligations relating to the environment and natural resources and identify legal issues that arise in relation to this area
apply the law relating to land use and development
apply the law relating to preparation, administration and enforcement of planning instruments
demonstrate an understanding of issues of environmental justice that arise in legal practice in these areas
critically examine law reform options in these two related areas of law
demonstrate an understanding of the role of planning law in designing urban environments.

Topics covered

- 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
Study resources
- Online materials
  - Audio-Video streaming

Entry requirements

You are recommended to have completed the following subjects(s) or have equivalent knowledge before starting this subject:

RMI-OJD110-Introduction to the Australian Legal System and Legal Methods

Special requirements

No special requirements

Description

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.

Assessments

Discussion board & Assignment (20%)
Essay (30%)
Open Book Invigilated Exam (50%)

Textbooks