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7328LAW Advanced Urban Planning Law - Griffith University

Question One
Compare and contrast legal measures to promote the conservation of built heritage in Queensland with one other jurisdiction which may or may not be in Australia. What are the strengths and weaknesses of the two systems you are comparing? Which system do you prefer and why?

Question Two
What planning issues do wind and /or solar farms present? Compare and contrast how courts and governments have dealt with wind and /or solar farm applications to dale across at toast two jurisdictions (whether within Australia or from overseas) 01 those jurisdictions, which do you prefer and why? Give reasons for your answer.

Question Three
Compare and contract governments laws, policies and strategies for promoting either -
a) affordable home ownership: OR
h) affordable rental housing for low income groups
across two jurisdiction, Including at least one from outside Australia What are the strengths and weaknesses of the two systems you are comparing? Which system do you prefer and why? Give reasons lot your answer.

Question Four
Compare and contrast governments' lawn, policies and strategies for promoting environmentally sustainable housing across two jurisdictions, including at least one from outside Australia. What are the strengths and weaknesses of the two jurisdictions you are comparing? What, if anything, can Australia learn from your overseas example?

Question Five
Compare and contrast the composition, working procedures and form of the Queensland Planning end Environment Court (PEC) with Iwo or morn planning law courts or tribunals from other jurisdiction(s) which may or may not be within Australia. What are the relative strengths and weaknesses of each court or tribunal you are comparing? Which court or tribunal do you prefer and why? Give reasons for your answer

Question Six
What is public interest litigation? With reference to two or more developing countries, discuss the extent to which public interest litigation has - and may continue to - contribute to the provision of safe and affordable shelter and/ or environmentally unto and healthy living environments in developing countries. Include in your answer an evaluation of the strengths and shortcomings of public interest litigation.

Question Seven
What is the human right to housing? What is the origin of this right and what does It entail? To what extent has the United Nations (UN) Human Settlements Program succeeded in making this right a reality for people in two or more countries? In your answer, consider the role of the UN Human Settlements Program in advancing the human right to housing, including the strengths, weaknesses. advantages and disadvantages of involving an international United Nations body in the provision of shelter in individual nation-states.

Question Eight
Students may write their own essay question (or modify one of the questions above) provided it relates to a relevant topic and they collaborate with and obtain the consent of, their course convenor student wishing to take this option should seek permission front the course convenor as soon as possible Permission 10 wits your on essay question will not be granted after week 6.

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