Planning and Environmental Law Practice

Postgraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
LAWS 5086
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Course ID
207464
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
Adelaide University
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Course level
5
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
No
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University-wide elective course
No
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Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

The aim of the course is to provide an overview of planning and environmental legislation in South Australia, the jurisdiction of the Environment, Resource and Development Court, and the roles of the Environment Protection Authority and planning authorities. The course will enable you as an entry-level lawyer, to advise and generally assist clients on the relevant law and planning process; apply for approvals and consents under relevant planning legislation; object to applications; initiate or defend planning or environmental actions. The course is offered in partnership with South Australian practitioners and agencies.

Course learning outcomes

  • Explain, apply and integrate knowledge of planning and environmental law or other legislation relating to the relevant State or Territory.
  • Prepare planning applications or objections.
  • Initiate or respond to environmental claims
  • Represent the client in resolving a planning matter or environmental claim
  • Implement outcomes

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed LAW6509 Planning and Environmental Law Practice at the University of Adelaide

Assumed knowledge

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Textbook(s)

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Inherent requirements

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Assessment

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