Studying online
There are now 2 possible online modes for units:
Units with modes Online timetabled and Online flexible are available for any student to self-enrol and study online.
Click on an offering mode for more details.
Unit Overview
- Description
This unit entails an examination and analysis of Mining Law and Oil and Gas Law in Western Australia. It includes consideration of: mineral ownership, land open for mining, native title, theories of crown disposition, administration of mining dispositions, applications including marking out priorities, exploration tenements, production tenements, surrender and forfeiture, exemptions, questions of law, judicial review and appeals, commercial arrangements, oil and gas, state agreements, registration and dealings.
The key aims of the unit include the consideration and analysis of differing regimes of disposition of publicly owned resources; an understanding of the advantages and disadvantages, and benefits and costs of differing regimes of disposition; an understanding of the relationship of differing regimes of disposition to social and economic considerations, and fundamental principles of commercial and property law; and an understanding of the essential incidental elements of a regime of disposition of resources, including security in title and transactions.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
(see Timetable) Availability Location Mode Semester 1 UWA (Perth) Face to face - Outcomes
Students are able to (1) demonstrate an understanding of the (a) relevant economic and historic reasoning and principles underlying mining and oil and gas legislation and regulations; (b) relationship between the common law and legislation in the context of ownership, land access, disposition, transfers, and security; (c) constitutional framework; (d) international, historical, political, social and economic dimensions of native title in relation to resource development; (e) difference between the disposition regime of mining law and oil and gas law; (2) identify, understand and explain the fundamental principles of mining and oil and gas law; critically analyse principles of mining and oil and gas law, identify issues and solve problems by applying appropriate principles, and relate the principles of mining and oil and gas law to social and economic policy; and (3) locate, synthesise and analyse relevant material from primary and secondary sources to critically consider and resolve mining and oil and gas problems.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) examination; (2) assignments; and (3) tutorial participation. 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)
- Jacinta Dharmananda
- Unit rules
- Prerequisites
- Enrolment in ) ) all other postgraduate students from a non-law background must seek permission from the unit coordinator
- Incompatibility
- LAWS3371 Mining and Energy Law, LAWS5517 Mining Law
- Contact hours
- Lectures: 12 x 2 hour lectures
Tutorials: 5 x 2 hour tutorials - Texts
Refer to unit outline on LMS
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
- Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
- Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.