Course overview
This course examines law and policy relating to the ownership and development of onshore and offshore mineral, petroleum and renewable energy resources in Australia. It covers the constitutional powers of the state and Commonwealth governments in relation to mining and energy law and regulation; the development of legislation with reference to the exploration and production of minerals, petroleum and renewable energy; and the enforcement of law. The course will emphasise various policy concerns underlying the legislative regimes. Topical community and social issues will be discussed, typically including the issue of access to private land (such as agricultural land) for mining; mining and First Nations; environmental controls over mining; rehabilitation of land; mining in protected areas, such as wilderness areas and national parks; and mining in the Woomera Prohibited Area. The course will also address mining beyond national jurisdictions including deep seabed mining and space mining.
Course learning outcomes
- Articulate the complex issues addressed by mining and energy law.
- Analyse the foundational legal principles and mechanisms of mining and energy law.
- Critique the law from a practical and policy perspective, either individually or as part of a team.
- Conduct, analyse and present legal research, independently and collaboratively.
- Structure and sustain concise and cohesive written and oral arguments for a legal audience.
- Analyse the impact of mining and energy laws from policy perspectives, and in the context of social and cultural diversity.
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Group 1
Class number 32310
Section LE01
Size 150
Available 141
Class number 32311
Section SE03
Size 50
Available 48
Class number 32312
Section SE02
Size 50
Available 44
Class number 32313
Section SE01
Size 50
Available 49
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