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LAW530 Environmental Law and Management (8)

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.

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Session 2
DistanceBathurst Campus
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Subject information

Duration Grading System School:
One sessionHD/FLSchool of Accounting and Finance

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to analyse how the law 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;
  • be able to critically evaluate the effectiveness of the law in regulating environmental values and laws in a chosen area;
  • be able to determine 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;
  • development controls and consent;
  • planning policy and the use of land;
  • conservation of biological diversity; and
  • pollution control.

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The information contained in the 2015 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 01 October 2015. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.