This unit provides an introduction to the law relating to minerals and petroleum in Western Australia. The emphasis is on the law relating to minerals. The unit includes a consideration of geology; economics; mineral ownership; theories of Crown disposition; land open for mining; reserves; national parks; native title; exploration and production tenements; marking out; priorities; surrender; forfeiture; judicial review; appeals; registration and dealings in mining tenements. It also examines state–developer agreements and ratifying legislation. -- Course Website
Instructor: Winthrop Professor Richard Bartlett and Professor John Chandler
Prerequisites: LAWS2204 Property I and LAWS2205 Property II
