LEGISLATION & GOVERNANCE

INTRODUCTION
UNIT OUTCOMES
FEES
FACE-TO-FACE SCHEDULE
ONLINE SCHEDULE

INTRODUCTION

This unit deals with the roles of legislation and governance in the preparation and implementation of planning policy, planning instruments and development assessment. It provides a perspective on contemporary planning practice in legislation, regulation, plan-making and the administrative and decision-making context within these activities occur.

The starting premise is that planning systems or frameworks consist of a mix of:

regulatory functions prescribed by legislation; and
governance and administrative arrangements.

It is important to understand how these two elements function together, and how decision-making processes interrelate with the system.

This Unit has been structured in four parts:

A background discussion on the broad characteristic of planning and planning systems, the different roles, functions and its value to the community.
Discussion about planning and related legislation and their place within planning systems.
Governance arrangements at the commonwealth, state, regional and local government levels.
An outline of contemporary planning practices and emerging developments to make planning systems more effective, cost efficient, timely and responsive to the needs of users and participants.

UNIT OUTCOMES

At the completion of this unit, participants will have:

Examined current best practice in planning skills, process and governance that affect planning practice.
Explored a range of contemporary tools and methodologies available to the planner, which may enhance planning process and practice.
Broadly identified recent key changes in planning law that may impact on planning practice and administrative procedures.
Augmented their knowledge of working in courts and tribunals, and the role of statutory interpretation and judicial decisions on planning practice.
Reflected on the practical application of the tools and principles presented in this unit in the workplace.

FEES

Delivery	PIA members	Others
Face-to-Face delivery	$750 per head	$899 per head
Online delivery	$650 per head	$749 per head

FACE-TO-FACE SCHEDULE

Date	Location	Booking Deadline
22-23 Apr 2010	Melbourne	01 Apr 2010
18-19 May 2010	Sydney	27 Apr 2010
15-16 Jul 2010	Launceston	24 Jun 2010
22-23 Jul 2010	Brisbane	01 Jul 2010
12-13 Aug 2010	Adelaide	22 Jul 2010
19-20 Aug 2010	Sydney	29 Jul 2010
02-03 Sep 2010	Melbourne	12 Aug 2010
16-17 Sep 2010	Perth	26 Aug 2010
23-24 Sep 2010	Cairns	01 Sep 2010
04-05 Nov 2010	Sydney	14 Oct 2010
18-19 Nov 2010	Darwin	28 Oct 2010
02-03 Dec 2010	Brisbane	11 Nov 2010

ONLINE SCHEDULE

Date	Booking Deadline
17 - 31 May 2010	26 April 2010
2 - 16 Aug 2010	12 Jul 2010
18 Oct - 1 Nov 2010	27 Sep 2010