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EDO NSW BULLETIN 1 July 2009: Number 615The EDO Bulletin is a free weekly bulletin that provides a listing of news, events, public notices and opportunities for public comment. EDO News and Events1. EDO position vacancy: Education Officer Law and Policy Watch6. Successful Native Title claim: Kuuku Ya'u People v State of Queensland EDO in the Media18. Sydney Morning Herald: Labor knew about toxic water threat (19 June 2009) Environmental Law Notices New South Wales26. Major Project Proposals Invitation to Comment Environmental Law Notices Commonwealth29. EPBC Referrals Invitation to Comment Community News30. Young NELA launch EDO News and Event's1. EDO position vacancy: Education OfficerThe EDO is seeking to employ an Education Officer (part-time) to assist in the delivery of the EDO 's Community Legal Education Program and Rural and Regional Program for three days per week. The Education Officer also assists in the delivery of additional strategic projects, as identified from time to time. The Community Legal Education and Rural and Regional Programs:
SELECTION CRITERIA The position is open to dynamic, self-motivated candidates who satisfy the following selection criteria: Essential
Desirable
Salary Range: $50,000-$63,000 pro rata (plus super), depending on experience Working Hours: 22.5 hours per week, with flexible working hours See http://www.edo.org.au/edonsw/site/jobs.php for a full position description. Enquiries: Jemilah Hallinan 02 9262 6989 Applications close Monday 20 July 2009 2. EDO seeking second hand computersThe Environmental Defender's Office NSW is seeking second hand computers for the use of its volunteers. The EDO 's volunteer program is crucial to the work of the office and continues to expand. To meet this demand and to enable the office to function more effectively, we would like to update the existing volunteer computers. Computers offered should be no more than three years old and have the basic Microsoft Office programs installed. If you or your organisation are able to assist please contact John Scanlan on (02) 9262 6989, or email edonsw@edo.org.au 3. EDO NSW position vacancy: Scientific OfficerThe EDO is seeking to employ an in-house Scientific Officer to join our Sydney office. The Scientific Officer will provide objective scientific and technical advice to the community on public interest environmental issues and administer the EDO 's Scientific Advisory Service. The Officer will also contribute actively to policy and community legal education work within the EDO . The job involves facilitating and enhancing community involvement in environmental decision making. We are therefore seeking someone who sees value in public participation, and has an interest in Environmental Impact Assessment. The role does not involve campaigning or lobbying. Essential criteria
Desirable criteria
Salary $50,000-$63,000 (plus super), depending on experience. See http://www.edo.org.au/edonsw/site/jobs.php for a full position description. Send applications (a cover letter addressing the selection criteria and CV) to: Tom Holden, Scientific Director, Environmental Defender's Office Enquiries: Tom Holden 02 9262 6989 Applications close Monday 29th June 2009 4. Invitation for Private Conservation landholdersThe EDO is seeking to consult with landholders who have been involved in private conservation. The EDO is also interested in speaking with people who are in the process of investigating or carrying out private conservation or people who have looked at private conservation options and decided against implementing a private conservation program. If you fit into any of these categories please contact us. Your feedback and experiences will be used as part of the research into a new free publication on private conservation which is due out later in the year. Please contact Project Officer Rosemary Bullmore on (02) 9262 6989. 5. FREE copies of the new edition of the Rural Landholder's Guide to Environmental Law in NSWThe new edition of the Rural Landholder's Guide to Environmental Law in NSW, a publication last produced by the EDO in 2006, is now available for free, including postage and handling. The guide is a valuable tool in understanding the law in NSW regarding land management and explains legislation dealing with issues such as vegetation management, protected species, fire management, water management, construction and development, pollution, agricultural chemicals, crops and stock, mining and quarrying, heritage protection, conservation on private land and trading and offsetting agreements. To obtain your FREE copy of the guide please call (02) 9262 6989. Boxes of 160 are also available on request for groups or organisations. Law and Policy Watch6. Successful Native Title claim: Kuuku Ya'u People v State of QueenslandJustice Andrew Greenwood of the Federal Court ended a 14-year battle over ancient land and sea rights in far north Queensland when he recognised the Kuuku Ya'u people's claim over a remote beach and ocean waters at Portland Roads 850km north of Cairns last Thursday. The determination grants the Kuuku Ya'u exclusive native title rights to enjoy over 10 square kilometres of the claimed land area and non-exclusive rights over 1,970 square kilometres of the sea. Three indigenous land use agreements, with the State government, the Great barrier Reef Marine Park Authority and Cook Shire Council grew out of the claim. A Kuuku Ya'u elder said the ruling recognises her people's deep and ancient bond with the area. The full Federal Court judgement can be found at http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/cth/federal_ct/2009/679.html 7. Federal Court access to justice reformsThe Federal Government has recently introduced legislation into Parliament that aims to reduce the cost of litigation and minimise unnecessary court delays in the Federal Court. The Access to Justice (Civil Litigation Reforms) Amendment Bill 2009 introduces targeted reforms to ensure people are able to resolve their disputes quickly, effectively and fairly. The Bill's key reforms include:
For more information on the Bill and the proposed reforms, click here. 8. NSW Solar feed-in tariffThe NSW Government has introduced a solar feed-in tariff scheme. This means that households with solar panels will now be paid for any excess electricity they generate and which is pumped back into the grid. Under the 20-year plan residents, plus some schools, small businesses and community groups will be paid 60 cents per kilowatt hour that they feed into the grid four times the average cost of electricity. The scheme will begin 1 January 2010 and apply to solar systems up to 10 kilowatts in size. For more information on the scheme, visit the Department of Water and Energy, at http://www.dwe.nsw.gov.au/energy/sustain_renew_fit.shtml 9. Cultural fishing in NSWThe NSW Department of Primary Industries has released a discussion paper, titled Cultural Fishing in NSW'. The Government seeks feedback from Aboriginal people and communities on the provisions of the Fisheries Management Act 1994 that allow Aboriginal people to take fish outside the rules of commercial and recreational fishing to satisfy cultural needs. Consultation meetings have also been proposed. Advice from submissions and the consultations will be used to formulate the revised guidelines for cultural fishing in NSW. For more information and to access the discussion paper, visit http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fisheries/habitat/protecting-habitats/cultural-fishing . Submissions close 30 June 2009. 10. Water Market Rules and Water Charge (Termination Fees) Rules commenceThe Water Market Rules 2009 and Water Charge (Termination Fees) Rules 2009 have now come into effect, being registered under Water Act 2007. In NSW and South Australia irrigation infrastructure operators typically hold water on behalf of irrigators and may prevent them from selling their water rights. However, the water market rules allow irrigators to transform' their irrigation rights into a statutory water access entitlement directly held by the irrigator, and as a result the irrigation infrastructure operator can no longer prevent them from selling their water. To assist irrigators and infrastructure operators understand the new arrangements, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has issued two guides:
To access the guides, visit www.accc.gov.au/guides or call 1300 302 502. For more information on the rules, click here. 11. Draft Western Councils Sub Regional Land Use Strategy exhibitionThe draft Western Councils Sub Regional Land Use Strategy is a planning instrument from a collaboration between the NSW Department of Planning and the Councils of Narromine, Warren, Bogan, Gilgandra and Coonamble. It is the third major document in a series leading towards the preparation of a new Local Environmental Plan for each of the Local Government Areas. The strategy explains what each Council wishes to achieve in relation to key planning issues and how this might be achieved. The draft Strategy will be on public exhibition from Monday 1 June to Friday 3 July 2009, at the Council's chambers and available on each Council's website. Comments are invited until 3 July 2009. A media release from Gilgandra Council on the draft strategy can be found here. 12. New conservation reserve for Western SydneyThe 181 hectare former Air Services Australia site at Cranebrook has recently been declared a part of the public reserve system to form a new conservation reserve in Sydney 's west. The decision by the NSW and Commonwealth governments will protect some of Sydney 's most endangered species, provide a critical wildlife corridor and secure additional green space for the residents of Sydney 's west. For more information on the new reserve, visit http://www.environment.gov.au/minister/garrett/2009/mr20090613.html 13. Private Member's Bills of interest in NSW ParliamentGame and Feral Animal Control Amendment Bill 2009 NSW Parliament has rejected the Game and Feral Animal Control Amendment Bill in its entirety. The Shooters Party sought to have the Bill passed, allowing recreational hunting to take place in National Parks, including the hunting of 26 native species and the release of exotic birds for hunting purposes. The Bill had raised significant concerns amongst environmental conservation groups but for the moment will not be passed. For more information on the Bill, click here. Mining Amendment (Safeguarding Agricultural Land and Water) Bill 2009 The Greens introduced the Mining Amendment ( Safeguarding Agricultural Land and Water) Bill 2009 to protect prime agricultural land (and water sources that feed prime agricultural land) from mining operations. The Bill has now been rejected. For more information on the Bill, click here. 14. Independent Review of the National Environmental Protection LawOn 29 June 2009, the Australian Government was presented with an interim report as part of the independent review of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999, Australia 's central piece of federal environmental law. The report pulls together the key issues raised through public submissions and consultations to date and aims to stimulate discussion and identify gaps in the law. The interim report can be found at www.environment.gov.au/epbc/review/publications/interim-report.html 15. International: US passes Energy and Climate BillThe US House of Representatives recently passed the American Clean Energy and Security Act, the first time a US Chamber of Congress has passed a Bill that sets mandatory limits on greenhouse emissions. The majority of environmental groups in the US have hailed the legislation as an important step forward in addressing climate change and shifting the country to a clean energy economy. Despite many weaknesses in the Bill, the legislation sets forth a set of goals America must achieve and puts the country on a path to reduce carbon emissions by up to 80 percent by 2050. For more information on the legislation, visit http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-world/us-house-passes-historic-climate-change-bill-20090627-d08r.html 16. Policy SubmissionsReview of the National Biodiversity Strategy The EDO has now completed a submission to the Review of the National Biodiversity Strategy. The submission can be found on our website at http://www.edo.org.au/edonsw/site/pdf/subs09/090529natbiodivstrat.pdf National Human Rights Consultation ANEDO has now finalised a submission to the National Human Rights Consultation, highlighting the need for greater protection of human rights, focusing on those relating to the environment. The submission is now available on the EDO website, at http://www.edo.org.au/edonsw/site/policy.php#5 Consultation on the National Parks and Wildlife Amendment Bill The NSW Department of Environment and Climate Change is consulting on a range of proposed amendments to the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974 and Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995. Submissions are due 7 July 2009. For more information on the consultation visit www.decc.nsw.gov.au/legislation/NPWamendmentBill2009.htm 17. Legislative ReviewsLegislation in NSW is usually reviewed after five years. A review is carried out to determine whether the policy objectives of an Act remain valid and whether the means of addressing these objectives are appropriate. The following Acts are shortly due for review:
In anticipation of these reviews, the EDO is gathering information on key issues of concern, problems with implementation and suggestions for improvement. Please contact Robert Ghanem (02) 9262 6989 if you would like to contribute. EDO in the Media18. Sydney Morning Herald: Labor knew about toxic water threat (19 June 2009)This article claims that the NSW State Government was aware of toxic pollution levels in the Coxs River near Lithgow, allegedly contaminated by outfall from the Wallerawang power station. Water tests taken from the river reveal high levels of heavy metals including copper, boron, aluminium and arsenic. The EDO is representing the Blue Mountains Conservation Society in proceedings against the power station operator, Delta Electricity. A full text of the article can be found at http://www.smh.com.au/environment/water-issues/labor-knew-about-toxic-water-threat-20090618-cm02.html 19. Sydney Morning Herald: Bush bashing: rally laws override locals (25 June 2009)This article reports on the new laws passed through NSW Parliament to enable France 's International Automobile Federation (FIA) to stage five rounds of its rally championships anywhere in NSW. The first scheduled event is to be held on the North Coast in the Tweed and Kyogle Shire areas and residents are concerned about the environmental impacts the event is likely to cause. The EDO Northern Rivers have been providing advice and assistance to the two resident action groups opposing the rally. For a full text of the article, visit http://www.smh.com.au/national/bush-bashing-rally-laws-override-locals-20090624-cwvq.html 20. Sydney Morning Herald: Forestry review calls for tougher sanctions against loggers (30 June 2009)This article refers to the findings of an interim report on Australia 's national environment laws regarding forestry agreements and their alleged failure to protect Australian forests from logging activities. The Environmental Defender's Office prepared a submission to the Federal Department of the Environment as part of the review of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999, which can be found on the EDO website at http://www.edo.org.au/policy/090219epbc.pdf For a full text of the article, visit http://www.smh.com.au/environment/forestry-review-calls-for-tougher-sanctions-against-loggers-20090629-d2is.html 21. Newcastle Herald: No retrospective on $300m plans (19 June 2009)This article follows the planning controversy surrounding the proposed development of Catherine Hill Bay . It reports that the Planning Minister Kristina Keneally has revealed that she has no intention of introducing retrospective legislation to ensure the $300 million residential development proceeds. The EDO is representing residents of Gwandalan and Catherine Hill Bay in their legal challenge to the development approval. The article also refers to a Coastal development and planning law workshop that the EDO held in Lake Macquarie on Saturday 20 June. The full text of the article can be found at http://www.theherald.com.au/news/local/news/general/no-retrospective-on-300m-plans-at-catherine-hill-bay-and-gwandalan/1544873.aspx 22. Northern Star: Stink over chicken poo (20 June 2009)This article reports on concerns from residents of Lismore regarding a development application for a chicken manure storage facility. Nat-Grow owner David Thomas has allegedly been operating a manure facility on the site for about 12 years. EDO Northern Rivers Solicitor Sue Higginson is quoted in the article, bringing attention to environmental implications of the development application to Lismore Council. For a full text of the article, visit http://www.northernstar.com.au/story/2009/06/20/stink-over-chicken-poo/ 23. Northern Star: Rally given green light (24 June 2009)This article reports that the Repco Rally, to be held in the Kyogle and Tweed Shires has been approved in the Motor Sports Act 2009, which passed through Parliament on Tuesday evening. The Act effectively removes the need for a development application, however Kyogle and Tweed Councils are still hoping to have some input into the assessment and review of the event. EDO Northern Rivers has been representing the resident action groups opposing the Rally, 7th Generation and No Rally. A full text of the article can be found at http://www.northernstar.com.au/story/2009/06/24/rally-given-green-light/ 24. ABC Local Radio: Repco Rally Australia (25, 26 June 2009)EDO Northern Rivers Education Officer Mark Byrne and Solicitor Sue Higginson were both interviewed regarding the passing of special legislation to allow the Repco Rally event to go ahead on the NSW North Coast. The EDO Northern Rivers has been providing assistance to the resident action groups opposing the event. For more information on the interviews, please call (02) 6621 3355. 25. Northern Rivers Echo: Fowl stench brewing at Tatham (25 June 2009)This article reports on resident opposition to the lodging of a development application by a Lismore farmer to store up to 16,000 cubic metres of manure from local chicken farms at a property at Tatham. The EDO Northern Rivers has provided some assistance to local residents regarding the potential environmental impacts of the proposal. A full text of the article can be found at http://www.echonews.com/index.php?page=News%20Article&article=26810&issue=412 Law Notices New South Wales26. Major Project Proposals Invitation to CommentFor a full listing of Major Project proposals currently available for public comment, visit the Department of Planning website at http://www.planning.nsw.gov.au/asp/das.asp There are no new notices since last week's eBulletin. 27. State Conservation Notices Invitation to CommentThe full listing of conservation plans is available for public comment on the National Parks and Wildlife website at http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/consult/DecPublicConsultation.htm There are no new notices since the last eBulletin. 28. Department of Lands Public ExhibitionThe following draft plans are currently being exhibited for public comment. Visit http://www.lands.nsw.gov.au/about_us/publications/exhibition to view the plans in detail. There are no new notices since the last eBulletin. Environmental Law Notices Commonwealth29. EPBC Referrals Invitation to CommentReferrals under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 are available for comment on the Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts website at: http://www.environment.gov.au/cgi-bin/epbc/epbc_ap.pl The following referrals have been listed within the last 7 days: New South Wales John Hoelscher/Residential development/Wooloweyah/NSW/Construction of Dual Occupancy Dwelling on a Residential Allotment http://www.environment.gov.au/cgi-bin/epbc/epbc_ap.pl?name=current_referral_detail&proposal_id=4955 Eraring Energy/Energy generation and supply (non-renewable)/Eraring Power Station, Dora Creek/NSW/Expansion of Coal Combustion Product Storage Facility http://www.environment.gov.au/cgi-bin/epbc/epbc_ap.pl?name=current_referral_detail&proposal_id=4952 Landcom/Residential development/Potts Hill/NSW/Development of Surplus Land at the Potts Hill Reservoirs Site for Residential and Employment Purposes http://www.environment.gov.au/cgi-bin/epbc/epbc_ap.pl?name=current_referral_detail&proposal_id=4962 South Australia ElectraNet Pty Ltd/Energy generation and supply (non-renewable)/Adelaide/SA/Construction of substation and 18km of underground cable http://www.environment.gov.au/cgi-bin/epbc/epbc_ap.pl?name=current_referral_detail&proposal_id=4948 Victoria Vic Roads Eastern Victoria/Transport land/South Gippsland Highway, Sale-Longford, Cox's Bridge/VIC/Highway Realignment and Upgrade http://www.environment.gov.au/cgi-bin/epbc/epbc_ap.pl?name=current_referral_detail&proposal_id=4959 Port of Melbourne Corporation/Transport water/Port of Melbourne/VIC/Maintenance Dredging Program http://www.environment.gov.au/cgi-bin/epbc/epbc_ap.pl?name=current_referral_detail&proposal_id=4953 City of Greater Geelong/Commercial development/Between McManus & Broderick Roads, Corio/VIC/Proposed land subdivision for industrial development http://www.environment.gov.au/cgi-bin/epbc/epbc_ap.pl?name=current_referral_detail&proposal_id=4943 City of Greater Geelong/Tourism and recreation/Dandos Road, Avalon, approx. 50km S-W of Melbourne CBD/VIC/Motocross Track and Associated Infrastructure http://www.environment.gov.au/cgi-bin/epbc/epbc_ap.pl?name=current_referral_detail&proposal_id=4956 Water Supply Alliance /Water management and use/Hume Drive, Taylors Hill/VIC/Upgrade of Sydenham Reservoir Holding Tank & Vegetation Clearing for Residential Development http://www.environment.gov.au/cgi-bin/epbc/epbc_ap.pl?name=current_referral_detail&proposal_id=4941 Australia Post/Tourism and recreation/Cnr of Bourke St, Elizabeth St & Little Bourke St, Melbourne/VIC/Proposed new lift and central corridor in Postal Hall, first floor, former Melbourne GPO http://www.environment.gov.au/cgi-bin/epbc/epbc_ap.pl?name=current_referral_detail&proposal_id=4964 Queensland Syntech Resources Pty Ltd/Mining/Warrego Highway , 16km N-E Miles, 20km N-W Chinchilla/QLD/Cameby Downs Coal Mine Expansion http://www.environment.gov.au/cgi-bin/epbc/epbc_ap.pl?name=current_referral_detail&proposal_id=4966 Daniel Goddard/Residential development/Oak Valley/QLD/Lot 5 Chisholm Trail http://www.environment.gov.au/cgi-bin/epbc/epbc_ap.pl?name=current_referral_detail&proposal_id=4940 Kabuild Pty Ltd/Commercial development/1 Ridge Street and 50 Partington Street , Stuart, Townsville/QLD/Industrial Development and Reconfiguration of the Lot http://www.environment.gov.au/cgi-bin/epbc/epbc_ap.pl?name=current_referral_detail&proposal_id=4949 ACT Australian National University/Residential development/Brian Lewis Crescent, Australian National University/ACT/Redevelopment of Accommodation http://www.environment.gov.au/cgi-bin/epbc/epbc_ap.pl?name=current_referral_detail&proposal_id=4947 Western Australia Town of Port Hedland/Tourism and recreation/Port Hedland/WA/Walkway Lighting Upgrade http://www.environment.gov.au/cgi-bin/epbc/epbc_ap.pl?name=current_referral_detail&proposal_id=4965 Department of Environment and Conservation/Tourism and recreation/Fitzgerald River National Park/WA/Road upgrades and walk trail development http://www.environment.gov.au/cgi-bin/epbc/epbc_ap.pl?name=current_referral_detail&proposal_id=4958 Horizon Power/Energy generation and supply (non-renewable)/Lot 256 N-W Coastal Highway, 6km S-E of Carnarvon township/WA/Power Station Development http://www.environment.gov.au/cgi-bin/epbc/epbc_ap.pl?name=current_referral_detail&proposal_id=4957 Commonwealth Marine Geoscience Australia/Science and research/Bonaparte Gulf/Commonwealth Marine/Bonaparte Basin Seabed Mapping Survey http://www.environment.gov.au/cgi-bin/epbc/epbc_ap.pl?name=current_referral_detail&proposal_id=4951 Community News30. Young NELA launchThe Young National Environmental Law Association of Australia (NELA) would like to invite you to attend its NSW launch. His Honour Justice Brian Preston, Chief Judge of the Land & Environment Court will deliver an opening address at the launch. The opening address will be followed by an evening of drinks, canapés and networking. Young NELA is a committee of the National Environmental Law Association of Australia (NELA). Young NELA is focused on serving the interests of young practitioners and students in law, planning, natural resources, environmental engineering, environmental management, environmental science, environmental impact assessment and any other profession involved in the environment at a national level. Date: Thursday 2 July 2009 Time: 6pm to 8pm Venue: Deacons Boardroom, Level 18, 225 George St Sydney Cost: Free to first 50 NELA members to RSVP; $30 thereafter and for non-NELA members. RSVP to Belinda Thomas at youngnela@gmail.com or call (02) 9391 7085. 31. Funding for Hawkesbury Nepean landholdersHawkesbury Nepean Catchment Management Authority (CMA) are offering environment conservation and heritage grants to provide funding for activities including weed and erosion control, planting local native species, bush regeneration, installing off-river stock watering systems and others. Landholders will also receive a free site visit, technical advice and help to design a project that best meets their property's needs. Landholders can either complete the on-line form to register their interest or phone their local CMA office to talk to a project officer. To be eligible, landholders' properties must be in the Hawkesbury Nepean catchment. For more information, visit http://www.hn.cma.nsw.gov.au/topics/2490.html 32. Fundraiser for Climate Camp Court AppealRemember the Camp for Climate Action in Newcastle in July 2008? Six climate activists arrested at Climate Camp are facing Newcastle Local Court on July 29, and will argue we need real action on climate change. Please join Lee Rhiannon (Greens MP), Hazel Blunden (Court Defendant) and David Shoebridge (Barrister) for canapes, dinner and a trivia competition to raise money for legal expenses and Climate Camp 2009. Drinks at bar prices. Date: Friday 24 July 2009Time: 6.30pmVenue: The ASEN Workshop, 16 Sloane St , NewtownCost: $25 waged, $15 unwagedRSVP to Hazel Blunden at hazel_blunden@yahoo.com.au, or 0437 092 154. 33. PowerShift 2009Power Shift is Australia 's first national youth climate summit. It's the moment where our fast-growing youth movement for a safe climate future comes together. Power Shift 2009 will leverage the momentum the Australian Youth Climate Coalition (AYCC) member groups - all of Australia 's biggest youth organisations - have built through their various programs and campaigns. We're taking our movement beyond our schools, campuses and youth organisations to Sydney to demand - and create - a power shift to renewable energy, green jobs and safe climate future. Look out for the EDO stall at Powershift. EDO solicitors will also be participating in panels and presenting workshops. Dates: 11-13 July 2009Venue: University of Western Sydney , Parramatta CampusFor more information on the event, visit http://www.youthclimatecoalition.org/powershift/wordpress/ 34. Groundwater in the Sydney Basin SymposiumThe International Association of Hydrogeologists (IAH) would like to invite you to attend this event, prompted by a great deal of recent activity at an investigation and policy level that is happening within the Sydney basin due to drought and conflicting water uses. This symposium will cover the following issues:
Date: 4-5 August 2009Venue: Australian Technology Park , AlexandriaFor a full copy of the program and details on how to register, visit www.dealersgroup.com.au/iah-symposium Early bird rates are available. 35. Hungry for Change: Shaping food policies that are fair and sustainableThis free public forum, hosted by Sydney Food Fairness Alliance, City of Sydney, Randwick, Waverley and Woollahra Councils, TransitionSydney and NSW Early Childcare Environmental Education Network, seeks participation to elicit ideas on making Sydney's food system ecologically sustainable, socially equitable and maintaining its economic viability. Michael Shuman, US economist, attorney and champion of locally owned business and local economic development, will be the keynote speaker at Hungry for Change. Shuman will address the potential of local business and its relevance to the food security and food industry within specific regions. Date: Thursday 2 July Time: (choice of two sessions) 1.30 4pm or 6 9.30pm Venue: Barnet Long Room, Customs House, Circular QuayFor an event flyer and media release, visit www.sydneyfoodfairness.org.au RSVP is essential, to foodfairness@gmail.com 36. UNSW Course: Carbon Footprinting for your product, your firm, your futureAre you interested in calculating the size of your organisation's overall carbon footprint, or that of a particular product or service? Would you like to find out more about life cycle assessment methodology, which forms the basis for carbon footprinting and greenhouse gas accounting? This University of NSW course provides an ideal background to environmental managers, business managers, engineers, researchers, analysts, environmental consultants and other industry and government decision-makers who will be required to report their greenhouse gas emissions under the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act or who are preparing to provide carbon footprints for their products. Dates: 8-9 September 2009 Venue: Water Research Centre, University of NSW, Kensington Campus Cost: $990 (inc. GST) with concessions available for students and early bird payments For more information, contact Kirra Dean on (02) 9385 5017 or email k.dean@unsw.edu.au This bulletin is meant for your general information. Where possible, references are given so that readers can access original sources or find more information. Any information contained in this bulletin does not represent legal advice. The EDO does not endorse and is not affiliated with events advertised in the Community News section. |
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