Environmental Law

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Abstract

This subject examines the way the law regulates and imposes legal constraints on environmental management and land use planning. This regulation is then critically analysed and examined by undertaking a study of the regulation that affects a chosen industry. Students are encouraged to evaluate the effectiveness of the law in … For more content click the Read More button below.

This subject examines the way the law regulates and imposes legal constraints on environmental management and land use planning. This regulation is then critically analysed and examined by undertaking a study of the regulation that affects a chosen industry. Students are encouraged to evaluate the effectiveness of the law in regulating environmental values and consider alternative methods of managing the legal issues that confront the conservation and protection of the environment.

Syllabus

an introduction to environmental law, philosophical and ethical issues, the meaning of environment and ecologically sustainable development;the common law basis of environmental law and rights issues;environmental regulation in Australia;constitutional perspectives and statutory regulation;the international influence on environmental law;Australian implementation of international decisions and obligations;environmental planning instruments;development controls and consent;planning policy … For more content click the Read More button below.

an introduction to environmental law, philosophical and ethical issues, the meaning of environment and ecologically sustainable development;
the common law basis of environmental law and rights issues;
environmental regulation in Australia;
constitutional perspectives and statutory regulation;
the international influence on environmental law;
Australian implementation of international decisions and obligations;
environmental planning instruments;
development controls and consent;
planning policy and the use of land;
conservation of biological diversity; and
pollution control.

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

be able to analyse legal attempts to regulate environmental planning and development by applying the relevant laws to a planning situation;

be able to assess and evaluate the legal constraints on environmental management; and

be able to critically evaluate the effectiveness of the law in regulating environmental values and laws in a chosen area.

Enrolment restrictions

Not available to students who have completed LAW530.