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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning : Architecture

705-399 Environmental Law

Credit Points:

12.5

Coordinator:

Mario Gutjahr

Timetable:

Semester 1

Contact:

A series of two 90 minute sessions of lectures and tutorials a week

Subject Description:

Law of torts, including negligence, occupier's liability, nuisance, professional negligence and the duty of care. Commonwealth, State and Local Government powers and legislation relating to environmental matters. Commonwealth Environmental Legislation, the Victorian Environmental Effects Act and the Victorian Environmental Protection Act.

Assessment:

There will be two written assignments totalling not more than 4000 words (40%) and one 3-hour examination at the end of the semester (50%).

Prescribed Texts:

  • Australian Government, Environment (Impact of Proposals) Act, 1974.
  • Victorian Government, Environment Effects Act, 1978.
  • Victorian Government, Environment Protection Act, 1970.
  • Victorian Government, Interpretation of Legislation Act, 1984.
  • Victorian Government, Subordinate Legislation Act, 1962.
  • Victorian Government, Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act, 1990.
  • Bates G M, Environmental Law in Australia, 4th ed. Butterworths 1995.
  • Fisher D, Natural Resources Law in Australia, Law Book Co 1987.
  • Pearce D C, Statutory Interpretations in Australia, Butterworths.
  • Maher F Waller L & Derham D, Legal Process, Law Book Co Chapter 2.
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