Overview

Natural resources law (NRL) is concerned with the government’s authority to make decisions relating to the planning and management of the use of natural resources. The legal system should support effective natural resources management; however, this raises distinct policy problems and requires a diverse range of implementation approaches. The policy … For more content click the Read More button below. The course will explore a number of cross-cutting themes such as ecologically sustainable development and integrated planning and management that influence current debate in relation to NRL and will cover the following topics: Main Topics Introduction to issues and concepts in natural resources lawNatural resources law at the national levelState land use planning law and intersections with natural resources lawEnvironmental impact assessmentWater lawManaging soils and land use conflictNative vegetation law and forestry management

Conditions for Enrolment

Prerequisite: Academic Program must be 9200, 9201, 9240, 9211, 5281, 8623, 5499, 7339, or 9225; or enrolment in MNGTUS8625 Law

Delivery

In-person - Intensive
In-person - Standard (usually weekly or fortnightly)

Fees

Pre-2019 Handbook Editions

Access past handbook editions (2018 and prior)