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. EDO Seminar: Climate Law
2. Workshop in Lithgow: Private Conservation
3. EDO NSW Job Vacancy: Education Assistant
Environmental Law Notices New South Wales
4. Major Project Proposals Invitation to Comment
5. State Conservation Notices Invitation to Comment
Environmental Law Notices Commonwealth
6. EPBC Referrals Invitation to Comment
Community News
7. NPA Conference, Sydney: Travelling Stock Networks: Biodiversity Highway of the Eastern Inland
8. Plant Conservation National Conference
9. The Australian Museum Eureka Prizes
EDO News and Events
1. EDO Seminar: Climate Law
The Environmental Defender's Office NSW, in conjunction with the Australian Centre for Environmental Law Sydney, presents Best Practice Climate Law: What would climate laws need to be effective at the international and domestic levels?'
The presenters will be drawing from their experiences as delegates at the Bali UN Climate Conference.
Date: 16 April 2008
Time: 6 p.m.
Venue: University of Sydney Law School, cnr of Phillip and King Streets, Sydney
Speakers: Rachel Walmsley (EDO), Richard Merzian (Australian Youth Climate Coalition)
Supported by City of Sydney.
2. 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:
legal mechanisms for protecting conservation values on private land;
financial incentives for private conservation; and
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
3. 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:
Essential:
Ability to manage projects independently
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to meet deadlines and balance competing priorities
Ability to work in a small team; good interpersonal skills
Experience in using desktop publishing and web publishing programs
Fluency in Microsoft programs
Desirable:
Experience in event management and promotion
Current drivers licence
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, Education Officer, 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.
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
No new listings since last eBulletin.
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
No new notices since last eBulletin.
Community News
7. National Parks Association Conference
Travelling Stock Networks: Biodiversity Highway of the Eastern Inland
The Travelling Stock Network has significant conservation values. This is an opportunity to explore future directions and resourcing for the management of these vital broad landscape linkages. It is of interest to bird watchers, field naturalists, ecologists, researchers, conservationists, land managers and decision makers.
Date: Wednesday 9 April 2008
Time: 9am to 5pm
Venue: Australian Museum, College St Sydney
Registrations due by 2 April ; for registration details go to www.npansw.org. au
For more information contact Bev Smiles,Western Project Manager
National Parks Association of NSW, (02) 6373 4330.
8. 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
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
Young Leaders in Environmental Issues and Climate Change
Environmental Research
Environmental Sustainability Education
Innovative Solutions to Climate Change
Water Research and Innovation
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.australianmuseum. net.au/eureka.
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.
