LAW 6509 - Planning and Environmental Law Practice

Course Details

Course Code	LAW 6509
Course	Planning and Environmental Law Practice
Coordinating Unit	Adelaide Law School
Term	Semester 2
Level	Postgraduate Coursework
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	Intensive
Prerequisites	LAW 6501
Assessment	Assessment in this course will include a combination of two or more of the following: planning application tasks, letters of advice, drafting, online quizzes, multiple choice questions, discussion boards.

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Maree Cutler-Naroba

In the first instance, students are to contact the GDLP Program Director, Maree Cutler-Naroba at maree.cutler-naroba@lawsocietysa.asn.au.

The GDLP Program Director will then contact the appropriate Course Supervisor if further clarification of the student query is needed.

Course Supervisor: Alison Brookman
Course Coordinator (UA Law School): Paul Leadbeter

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

LECTURES
For Planning and Environmental Law there are 10 hours of lectures: the lectures are pre-recorded and available online.
There are NO face to face lectures.

SEMINARS
For Planning and Environmental Law there are 8 hours of Seminars (5 hours of in-class seminars and a 3 hour field trip) divided into the following blocks of time.
All Seminars are compulsory
Students enrol in ONE seminar group ONLY

Topic 1: Planning Process - How it works 1 hour
Topic 2: Site Contamination 1 hour
Topic 3: Native Vegetation 1 hour
Topic 4: Environmental Protection 1 hour
Topic 5: Water Resource Allocation 1 hour

Field Trip: Applicatoin of Planning and Environmental Matters 3 hours (Off-Site)
Details issued at time of course.

In addition there are 6 hours of online activitie that are complimentary to the lectures and seminars.

Course Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course you will be able to:

1. Advise, and generaly assist, clients on the relevant law and planning process.

2. Apply for approvals and consents under relevant planning legislation.

2. Object to applications.

4. Initiate or defend planning or environmental actions.

University Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

University Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised.	1-4
The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner.	1-4
An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems.	1-4
Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication.	1-4
A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies.	1-4
A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life.	1-4
A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community.	1-4
An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities.	1-4

Required Resources

Seminar resources are available on MyUni ONLY. Please NOTE there will be no hard copy of seminar resources printed. Students must bring along an electronic device to seminars so that they can access seminar materials. Reading resources are also available on MyUni, along with supplementary non-assessed online quizzes and activities to enhance your learning.

PLANNING

Consolidated – 25 February 2010, Extracts
Development Act 1993

Contents
Sections 1-7 – including definitions
Sections 32-33
Sections 35-38
Sections 83-88 – enforcement, appeals

Development Regulations 2008

Contents
Part 2: Regulations 6-8A – including exclusions to "development"
Part 4: Regulations 15-17 development applications
Part 6: Regulations 32-37 – public notification
Schedules 3, 4 & 9

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Environment Protection Regulations 1993

s5B – Site Contamination
Part 10A: Sections 103A-103S – Site Contamination
ss104 & 104A – Civil Remedies
Schedule 1: Part A & Part B – Prescribed Activities

Environment Protection Regulations 2009

Contents
Schedule 3: Part 1 – Site Contamination

NATIVE VEGETATION

Native Vegetation Act 1991

Contents
Part 1: Sections 1 & 3 – Definitions
Part 5: Sections 26, 27 & 34-40 – Evidentiary Provisions

Native Vegetation Regulations 2003

Contents
Regulations 1-5 (extracts): 5(1)(a);5(1)(t)

CIVIL ENFORCEMENT

Environment Protection Act 1993

Contents
Part 1 – including Definitions
Part 6: Sections 36-39 - Environmental Authorisations;
Sections 93 & 99 – Environmental Protection Orders

Recommended Resources

Note: all of the resources below are provided to students ONLINE.
Due to the emphasis on the currency of legal practice, other materials may be added after the course outline has been posted.
Details of supplementary readings and resources will be posted online under the Content section of Planning and Environmental Law.

Online Learning

MyUni will provide resources, assessment information and instructions. Students are expected to regularly check MyUni to keep up to date with learning resources and course announcements.

Learning & Teaching Modes

The course will be taught through online lectures supported by face to face interactive problem-solving seminars and practical exercises developing primary material.

Students must come prepared for seminars with prior reading of material and draft responses to the seminar questions. Students must arrive on time for the seminars. If students have not prepared seminar responses and/or have arrived more than 10 minutes late they will be asked to leave the seminar group and enrol in another seminar group.

A reminder that students MUST bring along an electronic device to the seminars so that they can access the seminar material electronically.

Attendance is necessary to ensure that students are part of an interactive and reflective learning environment (which enhances learning outcomes of the substantial material covered) and develop their skills of oral presentation, teamwork and persuasion (valuable communication skills in professional environments).

Preparation for seminars is an essential element of this course. The necessary interactive learning environment in a seminar cannot be achieved without informed participation from all students. Further, by working in small groups within seminars to answer some questions, students develop skills of teamwork. Moreover, active participation in seminar discussions requires students to develop their skills of oral presentation, and their abilities to persuade others through the use of reasoned argument.

Students who, due to disability, compelling medical or compassionate reasons, or in exceptional circumstances, are unable to attend the required number of seminars, may complete alternative work in lieu of attendance. The precise nature of this make-up work will depend on the seminar missed and will be negotiated with the GDLP Program Director. Students should inform the GDLP Program Director at the earliest opportunity if they will require this permission.

For these reasons seminar attendance is compulsory and active participation is required.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

There will be 10 hours of online lectures and 8 hours of face to face seminars during the course plus 6 hours of online activities.

Planning and Environmental Law is a 2 week ELECTIVE intensive course.

In addition to the lectures and seminars, we recommend that you spend 8 hours per week in private study which includes reading the material, preparing for lectures and seminars and undertaking the assessment tasks.

Learning Activities Summary

Topic 1: Planning Processes

Lecture 1: 2 hours
Jurisdiction and Practice of the Environment, Resource and Development Court and Appeals

Lecture 2: 2 hours
The Planning Process and how it works

Seminar 1: 1 hour

Assessment: Short Answer Quiz The Planning Process 10%

Topic 2: Site Contamination

Lecture 3: 2 hours

Seminar 2: 1 hour

Assessment: Site Contamination Meeting Notes 25%

Topic 3: Native Vegetation

Lecture 4: 2 hours

Seminar 3: 1 hour

Topic 4: Environmental Protection

Lecture 4: 2 hours

Seminar 4: 1 hour

Assessment: Environment Protection Order 20%

Topic 5: Water Resource Allocation

Lecture 5: 2 hours

Seminar 1: 1 hour

Assesment: Statement of Representation and Letter of Advice 30%

Field Trip 3 hours: Application of Planning and Environmental Law Matters

Assessment: Field Trip Workbook 15%

Plus 6 hours of online activities to complement the lectures and seminars.

Specific Course Requirements

The course is based on the rules of the Legal Practitioners Education and Admission Council (LPEAC) 2004 which specifies the expected competency standards for entry level lawyers at the point of admission. In order to pass this course you are required to demonstrate competence in these standards. Consequently, compulsory attendance and active participation in seminars is required.

The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
Assessment must maintain academic standards.

Assessment Summary

Topic 1: Planning Processes

Assessment:

Short Answer Quiz The Planning Process 10%

Available: 13/10/14, 9am
Deadline: 20/10/14, 5pm

Learning Objectives 1 and 2

Topic 2: Site Contamination

Assessment:

Site Contamination Meeting Notes 25%

Available: 15/10/14, 9am
Deadline: 22/10/14, 5pm

Learning Objectives 1 and 2

Topic 3: Native Vegetation

Topic 4: Environmental Protection

Assessment:

Environment Protection Order 20%

Available: 17/10/14, 9am
Deadline: 24/10/14, 5pm

Learning Objectives 3 and 4

Topic 5: Water Resource Allocation

Assesment:

Statement of Representation and Letter of Advice 30%

Available: 20/10/14, 9am
Deadline: 27/10/14, 5pm

Learning Objectives 3 and 4

Field Trip : Application of Planning and Environmental Law Matters

Assessment:

Field Trip Workbook 15%

Available: 3/10/14, 9am
Deadline: At close of Field Trip - to hand in on day

Day group: Friday 10 October
Weekend group: Saturday 11 October
Evening group: Wednesday 15 October

Learning Objectives: 1 to 4.

All assessments are individual and are redeemable.

Assessment Related Requirements

Attendance and satisfactory participation in seminars is compulsory.

Assessment Detail

Unless otherwise stated, there is no prescribed word limit for assessments.

This is because the purpose of the GDLP is to transition you from academic study into professional employment. In a workplace it is highly unlikely you are going to be told a certain number of words or pages for the tasks you are asked to complete.

However, in the majority of assessments guidelines will be provided.

The quality of English expression is considered to be an integral part of the assessment process.

Marks may be deducted from assessment because of poor expression, incorrect grammar, typographical errors etc.

Presentation is to be single spaced and 2.5cm left margin.

Assessments will be returned to students within 3 weeks of the due date, unless otherwise notified by the GDLP Program Director through a Course Announcement.

The marked and scanned copy of assessments will be returned via email.

Submission

SUBMISSION
Students must retain a copy of all assignments submitted.

All failed assignments, per University policy, are double-marked before the result is released back to the student. The first and second markers then discuss what the final result will be.

If a student still fails after the double marking process, they have to revise and resubmit the assignment to a pass standard. The maximum mark a student can receive is 50%.

Late submission penalty
Any assignment submitted after the due date without an approved extension will receive a penalty of 5% for every 24 hours of lateness.

Approved extensions are through the GDLP Program Director.

Extensions on medical or compassionate grounds will be in accordance with University Policy.

Late assessments are to be submitted to gldpassessment@lawsocietysa.asn.au

If a student receives a mark between 50 to 55%, but subsequently fails due to late penalties then 50% is the maximum mark they will receive. BUT, in addition, the student will be asked to revise and resubmit a task from the assessment, at the discretion of the GDLP Program Director.

If a student receives a mark of 56% or above, but subsequently fails due to late penalties, then 50% is the maximum mark they can receive. There is not an opportunity to resubmit this assignment.

For example if a student gets 64% and has a late penalty of 20%, giving a result of 44%. This student would get 50% for the assessment and will not be able to resubmit this assignment.

RESUBMISSION
All the assessments for this course are redeemable. This means, if you fail the assessment due to the quality of the work (not because of late penalties) then you are able to revise and resubmit the assessment. You have 7 days from the time you are informed by email from the LSSA GDLP Office to resubmit your assessment.

The parts of the assessment you are to resubmit are the parts that you received less than 50% on. You only have ONE opportunity to revise and resubmit your assessment. An alternative task will be set for the non-redeemable assessment.

When your assessment is resubmitted it is marked according to the marking rubric. Your result, for example maybe 64% BUT the most you can receive for a revised and resubmitted assessment is 50%.

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

Final results for this course will be made available through .

The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.

SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.

This section contains links to relevant assessment-related policies and guidelines - all university policies.

Students are reminded that in order to maintain the academic integrity of all programs and courses, the university has a zero-tolerance approach to students offering money or significant value goods or services to any staff member who is involved in their teaching or assessment. Students offering lecturers or tutors or professional staff anything more than a small token of appreciation is totally unacceptable, in any circumstances. Staff members are obliged to report all such incidents to their supervisor/manager, who will refer them for action under the university's student鈥檚 disciplinary procedures.

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