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EDO NSW BULLETIN 6 December: Number 539The 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. Dubbo Caring for Country Workshop postponed2. Free Seminar: State Planning Reforms- What do they mean? How can I participate?3. Job Vacancy: Locum Solicitor (Sydney)Environmental Law Notices New South Wales4. Major Project Proposals Invitation to Comment5. State Conservation Notices Invitation to Comment6. BioBanking Public Exhibition and Information SessionsEnvironmental Law Notices Commonwealth7. EPBC Referrals Invitation to CommentCommunity News8. Wingecarribee Shire Council's innovative consultation process9. Job Vacancies: Greenpeace Sydney
EDO News and Events1. Dubbo Caring for Country Workshop postponedThe Environmental Defender's Office regrets to announce that the Caring for Country workshop scheduled for this Saturday 8 December in Dubbo must be postponed due to illness. The workshop will be rescheduled for early 2008. The EDO apologises for any inconvenience this cancellation may cause. 2. Free Seminar: State Planning Reforms- What do they mean? How can I participate?Following the introduction of Part 3A into NSW planning law in late 2005, the NSW Government has announced its intention to embark on another round of planning reform in early 2008. The Department of Planning has released a discussion paper which sets out the proposed reforms. The deadline for submissions is short February 8, 2008. If the changes are passed they will fundamentally change the way developments are assessed and approved in NSW. For example, the Government plans to establish State-wide Planning Assessment Commissions to oversee and certify large-scale developments in NSW. Other changes will include limits to the time a Council can take to approve development applications. The EDO is hosting this seminar to help you understand the reforms and participate in the process. Now is the time to get involved. Date : Tuesday 22 January 2008 Time : 6-8 p.m. Venue : Green Room, Wesley Conference Centre, 220 Pitt Street Sydney 3. Job Vacancy: Locum Solicitor (Sydney office)The EDO is seeking a locum solicitor for a twelve month secondment commencing in January 2008. The position is available due to a solicitor taking maternity leave. The EDO runs an active litigation and legal advice service. These legal services are a core part of the solicitors duties. In particular, the locum solicitor will be expected to:
Salary $48,000 - $60,000 per annum depending on experience plus superannuation. Closing date for applications Monday, 10 December 2007. Environmental Law Notices New South Wales4. 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
5. State Conservation Notices Invitation to CommentThe full listing of conservation plans is available for public comment on the National Parks and Wildlife website at www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au. Follow the link entitled Conservation Plans for Public Comment' on the left side of the screen. Draft Recovery Plan Broad-toothed Rat Mastocomys fuscus, Endangered population at Barrington Tops. Submissions due 4 November 2008. 6. BioBanking Public Exhibition and Information SessionsPublic exhibition on the NSW Biodiversity Offsets and Banking Scheme (BioBanking) is scheduled to begin in November 2007. The aim of the public exhibition is to obtain feedback on details of the scheme's operation before commencement. The Department of Environment and Climate Change, with the support of local government, will be hosting a number of Public Information Sessions across NSW, to explain the intended operation of the scheme and provide an overview of the materials that will be on public exhibition. The closing date for submissions is 1 February 2008. For a complete list of Public Information sessions, please visit www.environment.nsw.gov.au/threatspec/biobankscheme.htm To coincide with the Information Sessions the following material will be available on the department's website. These documents will provide a broad overview of the scheme and its operation in particular how credits will be calculated.
The Regulation and Regulatory Impact Statement will be released by December 2007. The scheme will then commence in 2008. For information on BioBanking and materials on public exhibition please visit http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/threatspec/biobankscheme.htm Environmental Law Notices Commonwealth7. EPBC Referrals Invitation to CommentReferrals under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 are available for comment on the Department of Environment and Water Resources website at: http://www.environment.gov.au/cgi-bin/epbc/epbc_ap.pl Title : Air Traffic Control Infrastructure Facility Title : Casino Ipswich Pipeline Proponent : Metgasco Limited Site : Pipeline will run north of Casino, 24 km west of Lismore, to 30 km south-west of Brisbane. Title : Wallarah 2 Coal Project Title : Avery Village Residential Development Title : Pelaw Main Bypass Road near Cessnock Proponent : HEZ Nominees Pty Ltd Community News8. Wingecarribee Shire Council's innovative consultation processWingecarribee Shire Council has adopted an innovative process to provide online comments and consultation on their new Draft Local Environment Plan (LEP), which is the first of the new Standard LEPs. An interactive site provides a comprehensive Library, FAQs and an opportunity to ask questions or enter into a discussion about the LEP. All interactions with the site will form part of a report to Council at the end of the submission period. This innovative participation process may be conducted anonymously, as participating is free and easy to use- an e-mail verification is all that is required at sign-in, and no other identification necessary. Follow the link below to join in this process: www.bangthetable.com/wingecarribeeplanning 9. Job Vacancies: Greenpeace Sydney Greenpeace has two permanent, full-time job vacancies:
This is a unique opportunity to work on a number of campaigns, especially in light of Australia's recent ratification of the Kyoto Protocol. Successful applicants will be responsible for developing and implementing effective strategies and activities that further Greenpeace's objectives within Australia, the Pacific and internationally. The Climate and Forests Campaigner will need to have demonstrated ability to achieve environmental campaign goals and knowledge of climate change and forest issues. They will be working on ways to ensure a positive outcome in the second commitment period of Kyoto, with a focus on a Forests financing mechanism. Attributes such as a commitment to Greenpeace and excellent communication and organisation skills to empower and motivate stakeholders and actively represent Greenpeace in public, the media and to the government and business sectors, are vital. The Climate and Energy Campaigner will have demonstrated ability to achieve environmental campaign goals and knowledge of climate change and forest issues. The Campaigner will be devising, planning and managing campaign projects to deliver campaign outcomes within timeframes and budgets. They will also be able to use their commitment to Greenpeace and excellent communication and organisation skills to empower and motivate stakeholders and actively represent Greenpeace in public, the media and to the government and business sectors. As well as the opportunity to make a difference on crucial issues, Greenpeace offers employees a supportive work environment and a real commitment to life/work balance. The positions are based in Sydney. Applications close 7th January 2008 and must address the selection criteria in the job description available at www.greenpeace.org.au/about/jobs . Please direct all applications and enquiries to: Human Resources, GPO Box 3307, Sydney NSW 2001 Ph: 02 9263 0346, Fax: 02 9261 4588 EDO New South Wales offers free telephone advice on the Environmental Law Line. Open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday between 2:30pm and 5:30pm. Call 02 9262 6989, or for NSW residents outside of Sydney call 1800 626 239. If you require the assistance of an interpreter please call TIS National on 131 450 and ask to speak with the Environmental Defender's Office on 02 9262 6989 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. ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENDER'S OFFICE LTD (NSW)
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