78169 Regulatory Strategies and Compliance Principles

This subject focuses on the diversity and complexities inherent in developing and enforcing business regulations and compliance systems with respect to environmental law. Regulatory strategies themselves often comprise a mixture of 'command and control' techniques as well as more responsive forms of regulation that include the adoption of voluntary agreements and codes of conduct. Regulatory theory indicates that responsive forms of regulation may be more effective in achieving stated aims than prescriptive 'command and control' methods. In particular, responsive regulation may encourage compliance that extends beyond the letter of the law. The subject provides an understanding of these different regulatory techniques, together with an overview of the theoretical frameworks of key Australian legislative regimes and their effectiveness. Compliance obligations in the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) and selected environmental legislation are discussed. Issues related to formulating and adopting compliance protocols and systems within an organisational context are also explored.

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Autumn semester, City campus
Spring semester, City campus