Environmental law in Australia and the United States: A comparative overview. Parts 1 - 2 Author Murchison K.M. Journal/Series Environmental and Planning Law Journal | Vol. 11(3,4); 179 - 193; 254 - 273; 15; 20 p. Date 1994 Source IUCN (ID: ANA-051748) Publisher | Place of publication The Law Book Company Ltd. | North Ryde, Australia Language English Field of application International Country/Territory Australia, United States of America Subject Environment gen. Keyword Comprehensive description Comparative analysis Institution Abstract Environmental law is an increasingly important field in Australia as well as the United States. Part 1 of this article compares the regulatory régimes in the two countries by describing the division of power between federal and State governments. Part 2 -Vol. 11(4)- discusses the regulatory techniques used to protect the environment, and the roles of agencies, courts, and the public. The conclusion recognises the importance of national solutions to problems, but it also identifies lessons that each country can learn from the other as well as regulatory trends that transcend specific national solutions