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EDO NSW BULLETIN 8 January 2008: No. 543

The EDO Bulletin is a free weekly bulletin that provides a listing of news, events, public notices and opportunities for public comment.

EDO News and Events

1. Free Seminar: State Planning Reforms - What do they mean? How can I participate?

2. EDO Western Australia Job Vacancies: Outreach Solicitor and Perth Office Co-ordinator

Environmental Law Notices – New South Wales

3. Major Project Proposals – Invitation to Comment

4. State Conservation Notices – Invitation to Comment

5. BioBanking Public Exhibition and Information Sessions

Environmental Law Notices – Commonwealth

6. EPBC Referrals – Invitation to Comment

Community News

7. Nature Conservation Council Job Vacancy: Income Development Officer

8. Clean Up Australia Day 2008

EDO News and Events

1 . 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's recommendations for the reforms can be found at:
http://www.edo.org.au/edonsw/site/policy.php

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

Please RSVP to Eszter Kovacs on (02) 9262 6989.

2. EDO Western Australia Job Vacancies: Office Outreach Solicitor and Perth Office Co-ordinator

• Office Outreach Solicitor (Perth based, limited regional travel)

$50,000 to $57,500 plus compulsory superannuation, depending on experience

The Environmental Defender's Office (WA) Inc (EDO) receives recurrent funding from the Federal and State governments to provide environmental legal advice, community legal education, and to promote opportunities for law reform in Western Australia.  Our client eligibility criteria include:

• the matter must be concerned with environmental law;
• the matter must be in the public interest; and
• private legal services must be beyond the financial resources of the group or individual seeking that advice.

The EDO WA is seeking a full time solicitor based in Perth to provide legal services including advice and representation.  The solicitor will also be responsible for the EDO's climate change project.  A background in environmental law and a commitment to community legal education is highly desirable.  For a copy of the job description and selection criteria please contact (08) 9221 3030

• Environmental Defender's Office Coordinator (Perth based)

$42,500 to $47,500 plus compulsory superannuation, depending on experience

The EDO requires an enthusiastic Office Coordinator, with a positive can-do attitude, to work as a key member of our small, friendly Perth office, including maintaining financial accounts and acquitting grant funds, as well as assisting with the coordination of community legal education activities.

Time and resources permitting, the Coordinator will also be a key driver of the EDO's fundraising and proposed strategic planning processes.  For a copy of the job description and selection criteria please contact (08) 9221 3030

Both applications close Monday 21 January 2008

Environmental Law Notices – New South Wales

3. Major Project Proposals – Invitation to Comment

For 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

No new listings since last Bulletin.

4. State Conservation Notices – Invitation to Comment

The 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.

Regional Pest Management Strategies

• Central Coast Hunter Range Region
• Sydney North Region
• Sydney South Region

Submissions for these Plans are due by 30 January 2008

5. BioBanking Public Exhibition and Information Sessions

Public exhibition on the NSW Biodiversity Offsets and Banking Scheme (BioBanking) has now opened. 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.

• Draft BioBanking Assessment Methodology and Background Paper
• Peer review and DECC response
• Pilot program report
• Compliance assurance strategy
• Scheme Overview Booklet

The Regulation and Regulatory Impact Statement is also now available.

The scheme will commence in 2008.

For information on BioBanking and materials on public exhibition please visit  www.environment.nsw.gov.au/threatspec/biobankscheme.htm
For enquiries on the Information sessions or the scheme please contact

Environmental Law Notices – Commonwealth

6. EPBC Referrals – Invitation to Comment

Referrals under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 are available for comment on the Department of Environment and Water Resources website at: www.environment.gov.au/cgi-bin/epbc/epbc_ap.pl

Title : Gullen Range Wind Farm
Proponent : Epuron Pty Ltd.
Site : Gullen Range, Kialla, 25 km NW of Goulburn
Ref No. : 2008/3947
Comments due : 17 January 2008
Description : This proposal concerns the building of around 80 wind turbines on the Gullen Range, for renewable electricity generation. It would include turbines and associated infrastructure, and connect to the existing 330kV high voltage transmission line that crosses the site at Pomeroy.

Community News

7. Nature Conservation Council Job Vacancy: Income Development Officer

The Nature Conservation Council is seeking a part-time Income Development Officer. We are looking for a proactive person to develop and implement an income generation strategy to support our vital work protecting the environment.

If you can spot a great opportunity a mile away and have a passion for environmental issues, please visit www.nccnsw.org.au for a full position description.

Closing date for applications: 5pm Monday, 18 January 2008.

Please contact Cate Faehrmann with any questions regarding this position on 0412 207 043. Confidentiality respected.

8. Clean Up Australia Day 2008

Australians bought 118,000 tonnes of plastic drink bottles last year but only recycled 35 per cent of them. The 76,700 tonnes left behind either went to landfill or ended up in our environment as rubbish.

Clean Up Australia Day 2008 will happen on Sunday 2 March, and will be a focus for community action to address not just the growing problem of plastic bottle rubbish but greenhouse gas pollution as well.

Registrations are now open. Anyone can register a Clean Up site and community organisations are also encouraged to get involved by visiting www.cleanup.org.au or calling 1800 CUA DAY (1800 282 329).

Fast Facts about Clean Up Australia Day:

• Clean Up Australia Day is the largest community event of its kind in Australia – in 2007 an estimated one million people got involved.
• A national Newspoll survey in February 2007 found 87 per cent of Australians believe Clean Up Australia Day plays an important role in protecting the environment.

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.