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Environment and Planning Law Practice

Postgraduate | RMI-OJD280 | 2020

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
Assessments
Subject may require attendance
Entry requirements
Part of a degree
Duration
-

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Environment and Planning Law Practice

About this subject

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

    1. 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
    2. apply the law relating to land use and development
    3. apply the law relating to preparation, administration and enforcement of planning instruments
    4. demonstrate an understanding of issues of environmental justice that arise in legal practice in these areas
    5. critically examine law reform options in these two related areas of law
    6. demonstrate an understanding of the role of planning law in designing urban environments.

Entry requirements

To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted into a degree.

Prior study

To help set you up for success before you start this subject, we suggest completing or having equivalent knowledge in:

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

Study load

0.125 EFTSL
This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.

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