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What’s so special about class A reserves? February 2003

Class A reserves are the most protected type of Crown (public) land in Western Australia. Class A reserves can be created in both land and marine areas. This article by Lee McIntosh outlines what makes Class A Reserves special.

 

Recording unlawful activity in WA December 2002

Taking photographs of individuals allegedly engaging in illegal conduct may be unlawful in Western Australia. This article by Sandy Boulter explores the issue and what precautions need to be taken before photographing individuals.

 

Hospital waste disposal and sewerage infrastructure: legislative framework and licensing November 2002

Conference paper by Sandy Boulter outlining the legislative framework which applies to the disposal of hospital waste in Western Australia.

 

The likely effects of administrative law reforms on environmental decision-making October 2002

New administrative appeals processes are in place in Western Australia. This paper by Supreme Court Justice Michael Barker explores the likely effects of these reforms on environmental decision-making in this State.


Environmental impact assessment - a tool for promoting indigenous interests? October 2002

This paper by Lee McIntosh explores ways in which the environmental impact assessment process in WA may be used to promote indigenous interests.

 
Watching over the Watch-Dogs October 2002

Conference paper by Dr Hannes Schoombee & Lee McIntosh explaining regulatory theory and practice, with particular reference to environmental regulation.

 
Burning issues: fire and the law May 2002

Conference paper by Sandy Boulter on the laws applying to burning vegetation in Western Australia.

 

Coastal planning and development control: proposals for reform May 2002

A report by Mr Michael Barker QC in March 2002 on Coastal Planning in Western Australian including case studies of planning and development at Margaret River, Leighton, Port Catherine, Ningaloo, Moore River and Broome.

 

Environmental regulation October 2001

Paper presented by Dr Hannes Schoombee to Industry Licensing Session of the Department of Environment Forum on Environmental Regulation in October 2001 looking at the environmental licensing and auditing system in WA.

 

In search of sustainability: forestry law and policy in WA 2000

Paper by Mr Michael Barker, QC & Michael Bennett which provides an overview of the history of forestry law and policy in Western Australia and considers, from a legal perspective, future directions that might be taken to achieve ecologically sustainable forest management.

 
A general overview of environmental law in Western Australia with an emphasis on coastal waters April 2000

Paper by Sandy Boulter which outlines the State, Commonwealth and International environmental laws which apply to coasts in Western Australia.

 

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