Environmental law in Australia
By: Gerry Bates.
Edition: 6th ed.
Publisher: LexisNexis Butterworths
Published: 2006
Place of publication: Chatswood, N.S.W
Language: eng
Number of pages: 542
Subjects: Environmental law -- Australia
Description: This respected and authoritative text focuses on the fundamental principles that underpin all environmental initiatives, equipping the reader with the ability to approach any environmental law with a clear understanding of how it is intended to work and how it will be interpreted. The sixth edition has been updated to include new developments in policy, case law and legislation, and also reflects the ongoing international influence upon the development of Australian environmental law and policy. This book is aimed at both undergraduate and postgraduate students of law, environmental science, environmental management and environmental economic disciplines, and is a valuable resource for non-government organisations, public servants, corporate officers and other practitioners.
Notes: Previous ed. : 2002.

Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Part 1; title: Fundamental concepts in environmental law -- -- Chapter 1; title: Growth of environmental law -- -- Chapter 2; title: Development of environmental law and policy -- -- Chapter 3; title: Federal government and environment protection  -- -- Chapter 4; title: Environmental legislation: purpose, structure and content -- -- Chapter 5; title: Ecologically sustainable development -- -- Part II; title: Resolving environmental disputes -- -- Chapter 6; title: Standing --; title: Chapter 7; title: Civil remedies --; title: Chapter 8; title: Challenging environmental decision-making -- -- Chapter 9; title: Criminal enforcement -- -- Part III; title: Environmental planning and assessment -- -- Chapter 10; title: Strategic environmental planning -- -- Chapter 11; title: Environmental assessment of projects and activities -- -- Chapter 12; title: Environmental impact assessment -- -- Part IV; title: Pollution control -- -- Chapter 13; title: Managing pollution and waste -- -- Part V; title: Protection of biodiversity -- -- Chapter 14; title: Managing biodiversity : habitats and species.