Is sustainability classified as law in Australia?

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Martin, Rhett. 2021. "Is sustainability classified as law in Australia?" Precedent.
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Is sustainability classified as law in Australia?

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AuthorMartin, Rhett
Journal TitlePrecedent
Number of Pages6
Year2021
PublisherAustralian Lawyers Alliance
Place of PublicationAustralia
ISSN1449-7719
Web Address (URL)https://www.lawyersalliance.com.au/
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Australians embrace sustainability as a concept that sounds worthwhile and may induce actions that help the environment, but what exactly does this term mean, and how does it apply in Australia?

KeywordsSustainability law; regulation
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ANZSRC Field of Research 2020480299. Environmental and resources law not elsewhere classified
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