Abstracts – Browse Results
Click on the titles below to expand the information about each abstract.
Viewing 5 results ...
Besaiso, H, Fenn, P and Emsley, M (2016) Alternative dispute resolution in Palestine: the myth and dilemma of construction mediation. International Journal of Law in the Built Environment, 8(03), 269-86.
Brown, L A (2016) The contaminated land regime and austerity. International Journal of Law in the Built Environment, 8(03), 210-25.
Leshinsky, R (2016) Touching on transparency in city local law making: Experiences from waking up each day in City of Melbourne, Australia. International Journal of Law in the Built Environment, 8(03), 194-209.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: law; community; engagement; enforcement; local; making
- ISBN/ISSN:
- URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/IJLBE-01-2016-0001
- Abstract:
Purpose The purpose for this paper is to share jurisdictional knowledge on local law-making theory and praxis, an area of law not well represented in the literature despite its involvement in day-to-day life. Design/methodology/approach The paper not only shares knowledge about the local law-making process in Melbourne, Australia, but also explores attitudes to local law-making gathered through semi-structured interviews from a sample of relevant stakeholders. Findings The paper reports on findings from a study undertaken in Melbourne, Australia. Stakeholder perceptions and attitudes were canvassed regarding local law-making in the areas of land use planning and waste management. Overall, stakeholders were satisfied that Melbourne is a robust jurisdiction offering a fair and transparent local law-making system, but they see scope for more public participation. Research limitations/implications The findings suggest that even though the state of Victoria offers a fair and transparent system of local law-making, there is still significant scope for more meaningful involvement from the community, as well as space for more effective enforcement of local laws. The stage is set for greater cross-jurisdictional reciprocal learning about local law-making between cities. Originality/value This paper offers meaningful and utilitarian insight for policy and law makers, academics and built environment professionals from relevant stakeholders on the operation and transparency of local law-making.
Mamutse, B (2016) Environmental liabilities in insolvency – an area ripe for reform?. International Journal of Law in the Built Environment, 8(03), 243-68.
Williams, P J and Williams, A M (2016) Sustainability and planning law in Australia: achievements and challenges. International Journal of Law in the Built Environment, 8(03), 226-42.