Environment and Planning Law Practice
PostgraduateRMI-OJD2802023
Course information for 2023 intake
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.
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- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- Subject may require attendance
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 12 weeks
- Loan available
- FEE-HELP available
Environment and Planning Law Practice
About this subject
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.
- 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
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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Entry requirements
Part of a degree
To enrol in this subject you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:
Elective
- RMI-LAW-MAS-2023 - Juris Doctor
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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Related degrees
Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses
PostgraduateRMI-LAW-MAS