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. EDO Publications
Environmental Law Notices New South Wales
3. Major Project Proposals Invitation to Comment
4. State Conservation Notices Invitation to Comment
Environmental Law Notices Commonwealth
5. EPBC Referrals Invitation to Comment
Community News
6. UTSPEAKS: Getting About Green
7. NCC Movie Premiere: Sharkwater
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 and the Sydney Centre for International Law.
2. EDO Publications
Caring for Country - A Guide to NSW Environmental Law for Aboriginal Communities.
Launched in November 2007, this EDO publication is available free of charge and covers the following issues:
An overview of the legal system and key environmental laws
The nomination and preservation system for cultural heritage
Access and permitted activities in protected areas
How the planning and development system works
Campaigning and the Law in New South Wales: A guide to your rights and responsibilities
This handbook examines the rights and duties under the law of those involved in campaign action. It focuses on summary offences, police powers pertaining to non-violent actions and deals with police responsibilities in a campaigning context. Broader and more serious matters such as drugs, violent offences and tortuous actions are also touched on.
This publication is available at a cost of $20.
For more information or a copy of either of these publications, please contact Heidi Evans on (02) 9262 6989.
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 eBulletin.
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 http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/consult/DecPublicConsultation.htm
No new notices since last eBulletin.
Environmental Law Notices Commonwealth
5. 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.environment.gov.au/cgi-bin/epbc/epbc_ap.pl
No new notices since last eBulletin.
Community News
6. UTSPEAKS: Getting About Green
The Institute for Sustainable Futures presents this public lecture examining the urgent issues facing Sydney's drivers and the future for struggling traffic infrastructure providers.
Time: 6 pm drinks, 6.30 pm start; ends 7.50 pm Date: Thursday April 3 2008 Location: The Great Hall, Level 5 UTS Tower, Broadway
RSVP by Wednesday 2nd April 2008 to Robert Button on (02) 9514 1734
7. NCC Movie Premiere: Sharkwater
The Nature Conservation Council invites you to the Australian premiere of Sharkwater , winner of 22 international film awards and the most important shark conservation movie to date.
The film's director, shark researcher and star Rob Stewart will be present for a Q&A after the movie and an exhibition of photography of the marine world.
When: Sunday, May 4th at 6pm Where: Hoyts Cinema at Fox Studios Cost: $25 (popcorn included!) or $40 for limited VIP seats
For tickets: www.nccnsw.org.au or (02) 9279-2466
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/conferences
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.
