Planning and Environmental Law Practice

 

What is this subject about?

Planning and environmental law practice involves:

  • advising clients about matters arising from planning and environmental law matters
  • advising clients on the relevant law and procedures, and
  • resolving disputes about planning and environmental law matters through the court system or in alternative dispute resolution processes

The aim of this subject is to assist you to become competent in conducting planning and environmental law matters.

What will I learn and what skills will I have the opportunity to practise?

This subject covers the fundamental processes in planning and environmental law practice, which will enable you to act competently for clients in matters, and includes:

  • identifying the appropriate jurisdiction
  • acting in applications arising from planning and environment matters
  • conducting dispute resolution procedures in the relevant forum or employing alternative dispute resolution processes
  • documenting settlements

At the end of this subject you will be able to demonstrate competence in:

Elements

Units

Element 1: Conducting Planning and Environmental Law Matters

Unit 1: Advising in Planning and Environmental Law Matters

Unit 2: Acting in the Land and Environment Court (NSW courses)

Unit 2: Acting in the Planning and Environment Court (QLD courses)

Unit 2: Acting in the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VIC courses)

Unit 2: Acting in the State Administrative Tribunal (WA courses)

Unit 3: Acting in Environmental Protection and Control Matters

 

How will I be assessed?

Assessment in this subject will be based on:

  • assessment of letter of advice (60%)
  • assessment of selected item of coursework (40%)

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