Courses & Units

Environmental Law LAW242

Hobart

Introduction

Addressing some of the most important issues for humanity and the future of our planet, this unit is suitable for both law and non-law students. This foundational unit, as a basis for more advanced study in the field, introduces the major environmental problems that the law is expected to address, focusing on environmental law and policy at the Commonwealth level and some reference to Tasmania as an example of State-level responses to environmental issues. The unit’s core themes are: 1) why does environmental law exist (what problems does it respond to and what ideas and philosophies shape that response); 2) who are the key actors in environmental law (e.g. states, corporations and the general public); 3) where does environmental law come from (e.g. common law, public legislation and international law); 4) how is environmental law implemented (e.g., regulation, economic instruments). The unit concludes with case studies (eg climate change and nature conservation) offering more in-depth analysis of the main themes of the syllabus.

Summary

Unit name	Environmental Law
Unit code	LAW242
Credit points	12.5
College/School	College of Arts, Law and Education Faculty of Law
Discipline	Law
Coordinator	Professor Benjamin Richardson
Available as an elective?
Delivered By	Delivered wholly by the provider

Availability

This unit is currently unavailable.

Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 2	12/7/2021	10/8/2021	30/8/2021	17/10/2021

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2021 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2021 will be available from the 1st October 2020. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

Describe and explain the architecture of Australian environmental law, including the key sources, goals, actors and tools and the guiding policies, philosophies and principles of environmental law in Australia.
Critique the principles in light of the difficulties faced by decision-makers in implementing these principles.
Apply this knowledge of environmental law to different scenarios including climate change and biodiversity conservation.

Fee Information

Field of Education	Commencing Student Contribution ^1,3	Grandfathered Student Contribution ^1,3	Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution ^2,3	Domestic Full Fee ⁴
090999	$1,812.00	$1,419.00	not applicable	$1,812.50

Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility³
FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility⁴

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Requisites

Prerequisites

50 credit points of Introductory units - to do this unit it is recommended that you have completed LAW107

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

LAW641

Teaching

Assessment	Essay (30%)\|Examination - invigilated (externally - Exams Office) (50%)\|Tutorial Participation/Other Participation (20%)
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Textbooks

Required	Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.
Links	Booktopia textbook finder

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