LAW530 Environmental Law and Management (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Management (MANAG)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This subject has a dual focus. The aim is firstly to examine 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 question the effectiveness of the law and to suggest alternative methods of managing the legal issues that confront the conservation and protection of the environment.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
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| Distance | Bathurst |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: LAW530
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
* Be able to describe how the law attempts to regulate environmental planning and development.
* Be able to demonstrate understanding of the legal constraints on environmental management.
* Be able to critically analyse the effectiveness of the law in regulating environmental values in a chosen area.
* Be able to discuss the ability of the law to foster the sustainability of the environment.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
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. Planning policy and the use of land. Environmental planning instruments. Planning policy and the use of land. Development controls and consent. Conservation of biological diversity Pollution control.
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.