In October 2010, EDO Queensland and EDO-NQ published the third edition of the Community Litigants Handbook: Using the Planning Law to Protect the Environment as a much needed community resource.

The Community Litigants Handbook is a comprehensive step-by-step guide to challenging development applications and approvals in Queensland’s Planning and Environment Court.  By purchasing and reading a copy of the Handbook you can learn about a range of matters associated with Planning and Environment Court appeals, including: 

• when and how to start a Planning and Environment Court appeal
• the costs and risks of litigation
• how to prepare and file court documents
• how to prepare your case and increase your chances of success
• how to present evidence and appear in Court

The Handbook is packed with easy tips, easy to follow checklists and example court documents; you will find it an invaluable tool to running your own planning appeal and getting your voice heard!

The Third Edition of the Handbook is only $35 (including GST) plus $10 for postage if required.  All proceeds go towards public interest environmental law supporting the work of our community in protecting the environment.

• To order your copy, please complete the  Handbook Order Form or  Handbook Order Form and return by fax, email or post to EDO-NQ together with your payment  OR

• phone EDO-NQ on (07) 4031 4766.

Click below to read extracts from the Community Litigants Handbook:

• How to Use the Handbook
• Checklist - Before You Appeal
• Checklist - Litigation