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UNE unit code: LAW358
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- Not offered in 2027
- Yes
- No
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- 6
Unit information
As the world’s largest exporter of certain minerals and a major oil producer, Australia is undoubtedly rich in natural resources. Moreover, activities relating to the use, planning and conservation of natural resources are subject to legal rules of national and international law.
The significance of these legal issues extends beyond the limit of legal technicalities to areas such as politics, Indigenous peoples’ rights, the environment and even human rights.
This unit introduces you to the principles of natural resources law, discussing Australian law from the perspective of both national and state jurisdiction, and the relevant international law relating to different legal aspects of natural resources.
You will gain a thorough introduction to a range of topics including the international law of natural resources, water resources, fisheries, minerals, soil resources and forests. Throughout, you will build transferable critical thinking, legal reasoning and analytical skills to future fit your career.
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- demonstrate a broad and coherent understanding of the nature and scope of the law and the role of the courts and tribunals in dealing with matters that relate to natural resources matters;
- use cognitive and creative skills to exercise reflective and critical thinking, and professional judgement in demonstrating an understanding of how the relevant statutes and case law statements relate to contemporary natural resources issues;
- use initiative and judgement, applying the principles of natural resources management and the law to critically analyse, synthesise, and consolidate responses that demonstrate persuasive legal arguments and solutions to fact based problems; and
- use communication skills to demonstrate the skills of legal research techniques, reasoning and argument to develop independent views on legal issues relevant to natural resources matters, and make assessments of where natural resources law can be expected to develop in the future.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
| Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Final Invigilated Examination - Assurance Task | Yes | 50% | All offerings | There is a supervised exam at the end of the teaching period in which you are enrolled. The exam will be offered online with supervision via webcam and screen sharing technology. Coordinated by UNE Exams Unit. To pass this unit, you must achieve at least 50% in this task, and meet all other passing requirements in the unit. |
| Oral Presentation | Yes | 50% | All offerings | There is an oral examination at the end of the teaching period in which you are enrolled. The exam will be offered online with supervision via webcam and screen sharing technology. Students will be required to prepare and deliver a 15 minute presentation and the examiner will ask questions on the subject matter of the presentation for a further 15 minutes. |
Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
Natural Resources Law
ISBN: 9780455236667
Moore, C., Thomson Reuters 1st ed. 2015
Text refers to: All offerings
Understanding Sustainability Law
ISBN: 9780409345476
Martin, R., LexisNexis 2017
Text refers to: All offerings
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