Subject description
The goal of this subject is to enable students to develop a critical understanding of environmental law. Students will gain an understanding of key concepts in environmental law in Australia, including ecologically sustainable development. There is an emphasis on mechanisms to ensure environmental protection and biodiversity conservation in both Commonwealth … For more content click the Read More button below.
Enrolment rules
Pre-Requisite
Equivalence
LLB3334 - Environmental Law
LLB 380 - Special Studies in Law H
LAW 381 - Law for Environmental Managers
LLB 334 - Environmental Law
Tutorial enrolment
Students can enrol online via the Tutorial Enrolment link in SOLS
Delivery
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Teaching staff
Subject coordinators
Lecturers
Tutors
Engagement hours
Contact hours:2 hr Seminar per week
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1.
The division of environmental responsibilities between the various spheres of government in Australia, including the implications of the Australian Constitution;
2.
Key concepts in environmental law, including the meaning and legal context of ecologically sustainable development (ESD), especially in relation to environmental protection and biodiversity conservation;
3.
Key legislation and legal instruments in relation to environmental protection and biodiversity conservation; and
4.
Policy considerations and conflicts underlying environmental protection and biodiversity conservation through law.