| Credit |
6 points |
| Availability |
Semester 2 |
| Outcomes |
Students are able to determine the planning responsibilities of the different tiers of government in Australia; understand the planning system in WA and Australia; gain an appreciation of the political nuances and machinations that underpin planning practice and policy processes; demonstrate a knowledge of key planning legislation in WA; and understand the role of non-government organisations and interest groups in the planning process. |
| Content |
This unit provides students with an understanding of structure of the planning systems in Australia with particular references to WA; the legal framework that underpins planning; and the role of different tiers of government, local government, and interest groups and non-government organisations. Particular attention is given to the way in which broader political, social and legal processes influence the activities of planners. The unit is taught through a series of seminars and workshops, and includes contributions from practising planners. |
| Assessment |
This comprises two essay/discussion papers (25 per cent each) and an examination (50 per cent).
Supplementary assessment is not available in this unit except in the case of a bachelor's pass degree student who has obtained a mark of 45 to 49 and is currently enrolled in this unit, and it is the only remaining unit that the student must pass in order to complete their course. |
| Unit Co-ordinator(s) |
Dr Paul Maginn |
| Location |
UWA (Crawley) |
| Mode |
on-campus |
| Unit Rules |
Contact hours—intensive block teaching: 6–7 full days of teaching
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