EDO News and Events
1. Workshop in Lithgow: Private Conservation
Most of Australia's biological diversity is located on privately owned land. Landowners hold the key to the protection of countless endangered species.
This workshop will cover a range of legal and practical issues associated with private conservation, including:
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legal mechanisms for protecting conservation values on private land;
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financial incentives for private conservation; and
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technical assistance and advice for private conservation projects.
Date : Saturday 29 March 2008
Time : 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Venue : Lithgow Information and Neighbourhood Centre, 1 Padley St Lithgow
2. EDO NSW Job Vacancy: Education Assistant
The Environmental Defender's Office (EDO) is looking for a suitable Education Assistant to support the delivery of our dynamic services to the community. This position is based in the Sydney CBD and is 30 hours per week. The Environmental Defender's Office (EDO) is a community legal centre specialising in public interest advocacy regarding environmental law and policy.
A key part of the EDO's work is the delivery of community programs including education, indigenous engagement, rural and regional and international work. To this end, the EDO has a team comprising a Programs Director, Education Officer and Education Assistant.
Selection Criteria
The Education Assistant position is open to dynamic, self-motivated candidates who satisfy the following selection criteria:
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Ability to manage projects independently
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Excellent oral and written communication skills
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Ability to meet deadlines and balance competing priorities
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Ability to work in a small team; good interpersonal skills
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Experience in using desktop publishing and web publishing programs
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Fluency in Microsoft programs
Desirable
Salary: $34, 850-$43,560 per annum (pro rata $27,880-$34, 850)
Applications close Monday 31 March 2008.
To view the Duty Statement of this position, please visit www.edo.org.au/edonsw To inquire about this position, please contact Jemilah Hallinan on 9262 6989. To apply for this position, please send your CV and a cover letter addressing the above selection criteria to Jemilah at: Environmental Defender's Office, Level 1, 89 York Street Sydney NSW 2000.
3. EDO South Australia Seminar: Saving the last drop- water scarcity and the law
The future of our water supply is of great concern to all Australians. The law in this area is undergoing change as governments look to address issues such as water conservation and alternative water sources.
With the help of prominent legal, government and community speakers, this seminar will provide an overview of legislative and other responses to this most important issue.
The seminar will be opened by the Honourable Nick Xenophon, Senator-Elect for South Australia.
Topics will include:
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Aquifer recharge: practical experience and legal aspects
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Water sensitive urban design
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National water reuse guidelines
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Water reuse – rainwater, greywater and sewer mining
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Desalination – the answer for Adelaide?
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Legal aspects of major water supply projects
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The Federal Water Act
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Water pricing and trading
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A sustainable water industry for SA
At the conclusion of the seminar Mark Parnell, MLC, Chairperson, Parliamentary Select Committee into SA Water, (and former EDO Principal Solicitor) will outline the law and policy reform work of the Committee. Terms of Reference are at: http://www.parliament.sa.gov.au/Committees/ Select/LC/ 51/SAWater/ SAWater.htm and submissions close on Friday 18th April 2008.
For more information and a complete program, please go to www.edosaconference.org.au
Date : Thursday 13 March 2008
Time : 8.30am- 5pm
Venue : University of South Australia, Bradley Forum, City West Campus
Cost : Early Bird Registrations (now open): Full $145 Concession $85
After 6 March: Full $165 Concession $105
To register, please www.edosaconference.org.au or Phone 08 8410 3833
Environmental Law Notices – New South Wales
4. 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
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Greater Taree: Subdivision at North Red Head
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Bexley North: Outdoor Advertising
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Southern Cross Drive, Botany Bay: Outdoor Advertising
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Saratoga: Dwelling on land zoned 7(a)
5. 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 http://www.environm ent.nsw.gov. au/consult/ DecPublicConsult ation.htm
No new notices since last eBulletin.
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: http://www.environm ent.gov.au/ cgi-bin/epbc/ epbc_ap.pl
Title : Concept Plan Proposal for Residential and Commercial Development of UTS Kuring-gai Campus
Proponent : University of Technology Sydney
Site : Eton Road, Lindfield
Ref. No. : 2008/4083
Comments due : 19 March 2008
Description : The proposed action is the development of residential and commercial land uses and adaptive re-use of existing buildings in accordance with the Concept Plan Proposal for Kuring-gai Campus. Title : Residential Development Emerald Beach
Proponent : Pridel Investment
Site : Lot 2 Pacific Highway
Ref. No. : 2008/4088
Comments due : 20 March 2008
Description : A residential development, consisting of approx. 120 dwellings, are proposed for land zoned 2a residential at Emerald Beach NSW, in the Coffs Harbour LGA.
Community News 7. Plant Conservation National Conference
The ANPC and Mount Annan Botanic Garden invite you to a conference on threatening processes in plant conservation and the responses we can effectively make. This conference will bring together scientists, conservation managers, on-ground practitioners and community volunteers. Field trips will cover a variety of plant conservation topics using Western Sydney examples. The social program includes a welcome function, BBQ and conference dinner offsite.
Date : 21-24 April 2008, in Sydney
Further information and registration details can be found at http://www.anpc. asn.au/conferenc es
8. Australian Volunteers International Placement: Legal Advisor for Conservation, IUCN Regional Office, Suva, Fiji
The World Conservation Union (IUCN) invites applications for the new position of Legal Advisor for Conservation, based at the IUCN Regional Office for Oceania in Suva, Fiji.
The position is funded by the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) via the Australian Volunteers International (AVI) program. AVI provides support for Australian citizens and permanent residents who wish to make a difference by working in a development capacity overseas.
Further information about this job may be found at the AVI site, at http://www.australi anvolunteers. com/work/ index.asp? artid=2237&menuid=170 Applications for this position must be submitted online, at www.australianvolunteers.com by 12 March 2008
9. The Australian Museum Eureka Prizes
Presented annually by the Australian Museum, the Australian Museum Eureka Prizes are Australia's most comprehensive science awards and the largest award scheme for research into critical environmental sustainability issues facing the country. Entries and nominations are now invited for $60,000 in prizes dealing with environmental issues in the topics below:
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Young Leaders in Environmental Issues and Climate Change
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Environmental Research
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Environmental Sustainability Education
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Innovative Solutions to Climate Change
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Water Research and Innovation
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Environmental Journalism
Entries close 2 May 2008
For further information on the prizes, finalists and winners from previous years, and how to enter, go to http://www.australi anmuseum. net.au/eureka.
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