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Principles of Natural Resources Law (LAWS90043)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
April
Lecturer
Professor Michael Crommelin AO, Coordinator
Email: law-masters@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: +61 3 8344 6190
Website: law.unimelb.edu.au
Overview
| Availability(Quotas apply) | April |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
Natural resources such as minerals, petroleum and geothermal energy have shaped Australia’s history, economy, society and environment for more than 150 years and continue to do so. The exploitation of these resources involves governments as proprietors and regulators, together with private enterprise,as explorers and developers. The complex relationship between governments and private enterprise provides the central theme of the subject. Australia’s federal system of government adds to the complexity of that relationship. The subject begins by identifying fundamental legal principles applicable to exploration for and production of natural resources. It then examines the application of these principles in statutory title regimes in selected Australian jurisdictions, as well as state agreements. The Australian approach to these matters is examined in the international context of legal arrangements in various foreign countries.
Principal topics include:
- Foundations of natural resources law
- Property in mineral, petroleum and geothermal energy resources
- Jurisdiction over mineral, petroleum and geothermal energy resources
- Statutory titles
- Government royalties
- Unit development
- Production controls
- Dealings and registration
- Private royalties
- Access to land
- Environmental controls
- State agreements
- Greenhouse gas storage
- Uranium
- Case study 1: Mineral Resources (Sustainable Development) Act 1990 (Vic)
- Case study 2: Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2006 (Cth).
Intended learning outcomes
A student who has successfully completed this subject will:
- Understand the law relating to exploration for and production of mineral, petroleum and geothermal energy resources in Australia
- Be familiar with the statutory regimes governing exploration for and production of mineral, petroleum and geothermal energy resources in selected Australian jurisdictions
- Be able to apply the relevant law to problems arising in relation to these activities in Australia.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Melbourne Law Masters Students: None
JD Students: Successful completion of all the below subjects:
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAWS50027 | Dispute Resolution | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| LAWS50024 | Principles of Public Law | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| LAWS50026 | Obligations | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| LAWS50028 | Constitutional Law | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| LAWS50029 | Contracts | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| LAWS50025 | Torts |
November (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| LAWS50032 | Administrative Law | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| LAWS50030 | Property | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| LAWS50033 | Trusts | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| LAWS50036 | Remedies |
November (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| LAWS50034 | Criminal Law and Procedure | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| LAWS50035 | Corporations Law | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Students who have completed any of the below subjects are not permitted to take LAWS90043 Principles of Natural Resources Law:
LAWS70268 LAWS70041
Recommended background knowledge
Applicants without legal qualifications should note that subjects are offered in the discipline of law at an advanced graduate level. While every effort will be made to meet the needs of students trained in other fields, concessions will not be made in the general level of instruction or assessment. Most subjects assume the knowledge usually acquired in a degree in law (LLB, JD or equivalent). Applicants should note that admission to some subjects in the Melbourne Law Masters will be dependent upon the individual applicant’s educational background and professional experience.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- Take-home examination (4,000 words) (40%) (2 - 5 June)
- 5,000 word research paper (60%) (12 July) on a topic approved by the subject coordinator
A minimum of 75% attendance is a hurdle requirement.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Quotas apply to this subject
Dates & times
- April
Principal coordinator Michael Crommelin Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24-26 hours Total time commitment 150 hours Pre teaching start date 29 March 2017 Teaching period 26 April 2017 to 2 May 2017 Last self-enrol date 31 March 2017 Census date 26 April 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 2 June 2017 Assessment period ends 12 July 2017 April contact information
Lecturer
Professor Michael Crommelin AO, Coordinator
Email: law-masters@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: +61 3 8344 6190
Website: law.unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
136-150 hours The pre-teaching period commences four weeks before the subject commencement date. From this time, students are expected to access and review the Reading Guide that will be available from the LMS subject page and the subject materials provided by the subject coordinator, which will be available from Melbourne Law School. Refer to the Reading Guide for confirmation of which resources need to be read and what other preparation is required before the teaching period commences.
Additional delivery details
This subject has a quota of 30 students. Please refer to the Melbourne Law Masters website for further information about the management of subject quotas and waitlists.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Specialist printed materials will be made available free of charge from the Melbourne Law School prior to the pre-teaching period.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
- Links to additional information
law.unimelb.edu.au
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
If required, please contact law-admissions@unimelb.edu.au for subject coordinator approval.
Last updated: 3 November 2022