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Unit Overview

Description

This unit critically examines in detail the Australian Government's clean energy legislation, issues for the various state governments, emissions trading schemes and carbon taxes more generally, and the international context in which they operate. Policy issues are also addressed.

Credit
6 points
Offering
(see Timetable)
AvailabilityLocationMode
Non-standard teaching periodUWA (Perth)Face to face
Outcomes

Students are able to (1) critically analyse instruments available to address the climate change problem, both in Australia and internationally; (2) understand the interaction between climate change law and policy both in unitary and federal systems; (3) demonstrated an understanding of the ethical underpinnings of climate change law and policy both at national and international levels; (4) develop key analytical skills through comparison of climate change law at local, state and federal levels; and (5) draft outline agreements which address particular climate change-related problems.

Assessment

Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) research proposal; (2) research paper; and (3) issue paper. Further information is available in the unit outline.



Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.

Unit Coordinator(s)
Ahmed Adham
Unit rules
Prerequisites
For Master of Public Policy and Graduate Certificate of Public Policy, the unit LAWS4227 Foundations of Law and Legal Institutions is recommended as a pre-requisite for students who do not have a legal background.
Contact hours
Students must attend every day of the intensive period 17-19 July 2024. Refer to the timetable website for further information.
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