An anatomy of Australia's legal framework for bushfire

An anatomy of Australia's legal framework for bushfire

Australian landscapes, people and laws have a long history with fire, but climate change is increasing the frequency and severity of !res and the scale of their impact. In this article, we ask the question: what laws make up the constituent parts, or the anatomy, of our legal framework for bushfire?...

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Published in:Melbourne University law review Vol. 46; no. 1; pp. 156 - 217
Main Authors: McCormack, Phillipa C, McDonald, Jan, Burn, Michael E, Little, Stuart J, Bowman, David M.J.S, Harris, Rebecca M.B
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Melbourne Melbourne University Law Review 01-12-2022
Melbourne University Law Review Association Inc
Subjects:
Arson
Class actions (Civil procedure)
Climate change
Drought
Emergency management
Environmental aspects
Environmental law
Forest & brush fires
Forestry law and legislation
Insurance
Interpretation and construction
Law
Law and legislation
Laws, regulations and rules
Legal documents
Natural disasters
Planning
Public health laws
Remedies
Seasons
Summer
Wildfires
AUSTRALIA
Australia
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Summary:Australian landscapes, people and laws have a long history with fire, but climate change is increasing the frequency and severity of !res and the scale of their impact. In this article, we ask the question: what laws make up the constituent parts, or the anatomy, of our legal framework for bushfire? We propose a novel conceptual model for the full spectrum of laws that relate to bushfire - from the crime of arson through to consumer lending laws and the Constitution - and reveal a complex web of (sometimes competing) values, objectives and substantive tools. Understanding this legal context can help us to prepare more effectively for a future that will be defined by our experience of !re.
Bibliography:MELBOURNE UNIVERSITY LAW REVIEW, Vol. 46, No. 1, Nov 2022, 156-217
Informit, Melbourne (Vic)
ISSN:0025-8938
1839-3810