BTF3100

Environmental law for business

(BUS)

Mr Wayne Gumley

6 points + 3 hours per week + First semester + Caulfield + OCDL

Synopsis: An introduction to environmental law in Australia with special emphasis on its application to business and development projects. Covering (1) sources of environmental law including property rights, common law liability, government responsibilities, international obligations; (2) specific regulatory schemes for management of land, water, air pollution, industrial waste, product standards and taxation concessions; (3) non-coercive strategies and other recent developments, green taxes, emission trading and voluntary agreements.

Assessment: Class participation: 30% + Examination (3 hours, open book): 70%