Studying online (if an online offering is shown below)
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.
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Unit Overview
- Description
This unit, about the legal and policy essentials of mining regulation in Western Australia, is taught as an intensive short course. The course examines the economics and geology of natural resources in Western Australia; land open for mining and native title; the constitutional framework; public and private ownership of minerals; history, theory and systems of resource disposition; the disposition regime of minerals with respect to exploration and production; review of warden's and ministerial decisions; dealings in resources titles; private royalty interests; state agreements; and mining's interaction with Indigenous interests, community and the environment.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
(see Timetable) Availability Location Mode Non-standard teaching period UWA (Perth) Face to face - Outcomes
Students are able to (1) identify, understand and explain the fundamental principles of mining regulation; (2) critically analyse and apply principles of mining regulation and solve problems by applying these principles; (3) communicate effectively and be able to write a clear, structured and concise answer to a problem in mining regulation; and (4) relate the principles of mining regulation to social and economic policy.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) introductory assessment (short summary); (2) research paper; and (3) take home assessment. 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)
- Sharon Mascher and John Southalan
- Unit rules
- Incompatibility
- LAWS3371 Mining and Energy Law (formerly 200.371 Mining and Energy Law 371), LAWS5144 Mining and Energy Law
Approved quota: 25—first come, first serve, but with a guaranteed place in the unit for any student enrolled in the MMEL.. - Contact hours
- There will be a 1-hour preliminary session on Tuesday, 16 September from 1 pm to 2 pm. Students must then attend three full-day on campus sessions on 3, 9 and 10 October 2025. Please see timetable for more details.
- Texts and
statutes -
Materials and copies of the Mining Act 1978 (WA) and the Mining Regulations of Western Australia are supplied at the commencement of this unit.
Bartlett, R. Mining and Energy Law: Course Reader
- Reference
material -
Australian Energy and Resources Law Journal
Australian Mining and Petroleum Law Association yearbooks
Hunt, M. Mining Law in Western Australia, 4th edn: Federation Press 2009
- 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.