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GEPL435 Environmental Planning and Administration

Credit Points 6
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study
Armidale Semester 2 Off Campus
Armidale Semester 2 On Campus
Online level Level D - Comp/internet essential
Intensive School(s) None
Supervised Exam There is a UNE Supervised Examination held at the end of the teaching period in which you are enrolled.
Pre-requisites candidature in a postgraduate award or permission of head of school
Co-requisites None
Restrictions GEPL 335; LS 325/425
Notes None
Combined Units GEPL335 - Environmental Planning and Administration
Coordinator(s) Robyn Bartel (rbartel@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

This unit introduces non-law students to the legal framework of environmental planning issues and administration and covers matters relevant to local government, public and statutory bodies and authorities. Topics include environmental planning and assessment, pollution control, the court system and mediation, the Constitution, statutory interpretation, administrative law, regulatory theory and aspects of criminal and civil liability. The interaction between the law and other institutions is also investigated. Online access is essential. Assessment for 400 level entails more advanced work.

Prescribed Material
Mandatory

Text(s):

Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material

Environmental Law in Australia
ISBN: 9780409322385
Bates, G.M., LexisNexis Butterworths 6th ed. 2006
Recommended Material
Optional

Text(s):

Note: Reference material is held in the University Library - purchase is optional

Australian Environmental Law
ISBN: 9780455218472
Fisher, D.E., LawBook Co. 2003
Note: Reference book (available from the Law Library, UNE)
Disclaimer Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
   

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