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EDO NSW BULLETIN 5 January 2010: Number 641The 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. Position Vacant: EDO NSW, Scientific Officer Law and Policy Watch 5. Shark versus Human EDO in the Media 9. Byron Shire Echo: Don't gazette West Byron Lands, urges BEACON Environmental Law Notices New South Wales 10. Major Project Proposals Invitation to Comment Environmental Law Notices Commonwealth 13. EPBC Referrals Invitation to Comment Community News 14. Position Vacant: AYAD Placement: Live and Learn for
Environment and Community, Hanoi , Vietnam EDO News and Events 1. Position Vacant: EDO NSW, Scientific Officer Tom Holden, who headed EDO 's Scientific Advisory Service, has recently moved interstate. This has created a new vacancy for the position of Scientific Officer in our Sydney office. The Scientific Officer will provide objective scientific and technical advice to the community on public interest environmental issues and administer the EDO 's Scientific Advisory Service. The Officer will also contribute actively to policy and community legal education work within the EDO . The job involves facilitating and enhancing community involvement in environmental decision making and we are therefore seeking someone who sees value in public participation in this process, and has an interest in EIA. The role does not involve campaigning or lobbying. Essential criteria
Desirable criteria
Salary $50,000-$63,000 (plus super), depending on experience. See http://www.edo.org.au/edonsw/site/jobs.php for a full position description. Applications for this position should contain a CV with a covering letter that clearly addresses each of the selection criteria. Enquiries should be directed to Tanya Wansbrough, Scientific Director (Phone 02 9262 6989), after 6 January 2010. Closing date: Wednesday, 10 February 2010, 5pm 2. Position Vacant: EDO WA part time Outreach Solicitor We are looking for someone with a passion for the environment who is also an excellent lawyer and communicator to fill the position of Outreach solicitor. Job responsibilities, include to:
For details of the selection criteria and for information about how to submit an application, please visit: http://www.edowa.org.au/_doc/edowa_outreach-solicitor_PD_SC_091210.pdf Applications close 15 January 2010. 3. Please complete our online planning survey The EDO , along with Total Environment Centre (TEC) held a series of workshops throughout NSW to update the community on the recent changes to the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and to seek community feedback on the NSW Planning System. The workshops were based on a discussion paper entitled 'Planning in NSW: Reconnecting the community with the planning system' which outlines the NSW planning system and the opportunities for public participation. You can access the discussion paper here . The workshops were funded by the Department of Planning NSW and were jointly facilitated by the EDO and TEC. They were held in Ballina, Coffs Harbour , Newcastle , Sydney , Wollongong and Moruya throughout November 2009. People who could not attend the workshops are encouraged to give their feedback on the NSW Planning System by completing our Online Survey. 4. FREE copies of the new edition of the Rural Landholder's Guide to Environmental Law in NSW The new edition of the Rural Landholder's Guide to Environmental Law in NSW , a publication last produced by the EDO in 2006, is now available for free, including postage and handling. The guide is a valuable tool in understanding the law in NSW regarding land management and explains legislation dealing with issues such as vegetation management, protected species, fire management, water management, construction and development, pollution, agricultural chemicals, cr ops and stock, mining and quarrying, heritage protection, conservation on private land and trading and offsetting agreements. To obtain your FREE copy of the guide please call (02) 9262 6989. Boxes of 160 are also available on request for groups or organisations. If you would like the EDO to visit your area to present a workshop on the contents of the guide please contact EDO Education Director Jemilah Hallinan on 02 9262 6989.
Law and Policy Watch Only one shark species, the grey nurse, is listed as critically endangered under the NSW Fisheries Management Act. State and federal authorities monitor fisheries to assess their environmental performance and encourage sustainable management. But the fact that other shark species are not listed as threatened or vulnerable in legislation does not mean that they are not being overfished. If you want to know which fisheries are managed sustainably, go to the sustainable seafood page at www.marineconservation.org.au and enjoy guilt-free fish meals. To view this article in its entirety, please visit: http://www.echonews.com.au/story/2009/12/22/shark-versus-human-who-is-the-greater-killer/
To view the EDO 's submission in its entirety, please visit: http://www.edo.org.au/edonsw/site/pdf/subs09/091130coastal_planning_guideline.pdf
To view the EDO 's submission in its entirety, please visit: http://www.edo.org.au/edonsw/site/pdf/subs09/091217residential_tenancies_act.pdf .
In recognition that the Renewable Energy Target (RET) scheme will increase costs to firms that carry on EITE activities, the RET legislation includes provisions to provide partial exemptions from RET liability in respect of acquisitions of electricity used in carrying on emissions-intensive trade-exposed (EITE) activities. The Government has released for public consultation draft regulations, with accompanying commentary, to deliver partial exemptions from liability under the RET in relation to all activities that would qualify for assistance under the CPRS EITE assistance program. The Government is committed to taking into account stakeholder feedback on the detail of draft regulations before it finalises the regulations. The Government is seeking to ensure that the regulations that are made are robust, practical and clear expressions of government policy. All persons wishing to comment on the draft regulations are invited to make written comments to the Department of Climate Change. All submissions are due before close of business on Monday, 11 January 2010 . For further information, please visit: http://www.climatechange.gov.au/submissions/ret-eite.aspx
Updated draft regulations for the EITE program under the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS) have been released with accompanying commentary and an explanatory paper . Feedback is sought from stakeholders on the draft regulations by Thursday , 28 January 2010 . For further information, please visit: http://www.climatechange.gov.au/en/submissions/cprs-draft-regulations.aspx
As part of negotiations on the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme, the Commonwealth Government agreed that the current Council of Australian Governments (COAG) process to review specific Renewable Energy Target (RET) issues will also consider whether new waste coal mine gas projects should be eligible under the RET and whether annual targets under the RET should be increased to offset additional Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) not backed by generation as part of the Solar Credits' mechanism. To inform this process, the Department of Climate Change has released two issues papers for public consultation:
COAG will consider these issues together with its previously announced review of specific RET issues. Submissions from interested stakeholders are sought by 28 January 2010. For further information, please visit: http://www.climatechange.gov.au/media/whats-new/ret-solar-credits.aspx
The NSW Office of Water invites your comments as part of the review and public consultation for the proposed variation to the Snowy Hydro Water Licence. Snowy Hydro Limited was issued a licence under the Snowy Hydro Corporatisation Act 1997 (NSW) on 30 May 2002, for a period of 75 years. This licence is subject to regular reviews. For further information, please visit: http://www.water.nsw.gov.au/Water-Licensing/Corporate-licences/Snowy-Hydro/default.aspx#comment The closing date for submissions has been extended until 29 January 2010
The NSW Law Reform Commission is seeking preliminary comments by the end of January on the law and practice relating to security for costs and associated orders. The terms of reference are available at: http://www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/lawlink/lrc/ll_lrc.nsf/pages/LRC_cref126
The National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme (NICNAS) is looking at the regulation of industrial nanomaterials. NICNAS is seeking public comment on ways to address uncertainties in potential risks posed by nanomaterials to health, safety and the environment. http://www.nicnas.gov.au/Current_Issues/Nanotechnology/Stakeholder_Consultation.asp Public consultation closes 12 February 2010
This inquiry is a current Legislative Assembly inquiry conducted by the Natural
Resource Management (Climate Change) Committee . On 2 December
2009, the Standing Committee on Natural Resource Management (Climate
Change) resolved to inquire into issues of sustainable water management
with particular reference to climate change impacts and, in particular,
to report on the following terms of reference: Closing date for submissions is Friday 19 February 2010 . Legislation in NSW is usually reviewed after five years. There are no new notices since the last eBulletin. 8. Local Environmental Plan Tracking The process for creating Local Environmental Plans (LEPs) starts with a planning proposal which in most cases is prepared by your local council. They are then assessed by the Department of Planning which makes a gateway determination to determine whether the proposal has sufficient merit to proceed. Once planning proposals pass through the gateway stage they are placed on the Planning Department's website which allows the community to track their progress. To access the LEP tracking system visit the Department of Planning website at: http://leptracking.planning.nsw.gov.au/Default.aspx There are no new notices since the last eBulletin.
EDO in the Media 9. Byron Shire Echo : Don't gazette West Byron Lands, urges BEACON (22 December 2009) Northern NSW conservation group BEACON has engaged the Environmental Defender's Office (EDO) to write to NSW Minister for Planning, Tony Kelly asking him not to gazette West Byron as a State Significant Site, or failing that, to ensure that an independent Growth Management Strategy is first prepared. To view this article in its entirety, please visit: http://www.echo.net.au/archives/24_29-05.html
Environmental Law Notices New South Wales 10. 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://majorprojects.planning.nsw.gov.au/index.pl?action=search&status_id=6 There are no new notices since the last eBulletin. 11. 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 There are no new notices since the last eBulletin. 12. Department of Lands Public Exhibition The following draft plans are currently being exhibited for public comment. Visit http://www.lands.nsw.gov.au/about_us/publications/exhibition to view the plans in detail. There are no new notices since the last eBulletin.
Environmental Law Notices Commonwealth 13. EPBC Referrals Invitation to Comment Referrals under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 are available for comment on the Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts website at: http://www.environment.gov.au/cgi-bin/epbc/epbc_ap.pl The following referrals have been listed within the last 7 days: There are no new notices since the last eBulletin.
Community News 14. Position Vacant: AYAD Placement: Live and Learn for Environment and Community, Hanoi , Vietnam The EDO invites applications from young Australians (aged 18-30) interested
in a Climate Change Education Officer role with Live and Learn, in Hanoi
, Vietnam , to be nominated as an Australian Youth Ambassador for Development.
The Australian Youth Ambassadors for Development (AYAD) Program aims to
strengthen mutual understanding between Australia and the countries of
the Asia-Pacific region and make a positive contribution to development.
The Program achieves these aims by placing skilled young Australians on
short-term assignments in developing countries in the Asia Pacific region.
AYAD volunteers work with local counterparts in host organisations to achieve
sustainable development outcomes through capacity building, skills transfer
and institutional strengthening. The AYAD Program is fully funded by the
Australian Government's overseas aid agency, AusAID. • Develop educational materials in climate change and relevant capacity building themes • Work with youth to host awareness-raising events such as training, workshops, a youth climate change forum • Assist Live & Learn and local youth to build relationships with government and other NGOs and international organisations to share skills and knowledge • Assist Live & Learn to develop programs and build the organisation in Vietnam The essential minimum qualifications and experience required of the nominated candidate include:
• Understanding of climate change issues • Awareness of and sensitivity to cultural differences • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal • Ability to work independently and within a small team If approved, the position will be for twelve months, to commence in July 2010. Applicants should be aware that the EDO is only responsible for the selection of a candidate to nominate. The nominated candidate will then need to submit a full application to the AYAD Program, as outlined on the AYAD website: All AYAD placements proposed by the EDO are subject to final approval by AYAD, which will not be confirmed until after a suitable candidate has been nominated. Your application to the EDO should include an AYAD application cover sheet, your CV in the AYAD format, a Statement against the Selection Criteria (available in the AYAD application form: http://www.ayad.com.au/forms-a-downloads/volunteers ), and contact details for three referees. Applications to be considered for nomination by the EDO are to be emailed to EDO International and must be received by Friday, 29 January 2010. Please contact Gillian Duggin, Acting International Programs Director, on (02) 9262 6989 for further information. 15. Position Vacant: AYAD Placement: Public Solicitor's Office , Solomon Islands The EDO invites applications from young Australians (aged 18-30) interested in a Communications Officer role with the Public Solicitor's Office (PSO) in Honiara , Solomon Islands , to be nominated as an Australian Youth Ambassador for Development. The Australian Youth Ambassadors for Development (AYAD) Program aims to
strengthen mutual understanding between Australia and the countries of
the Asia-Pacific region and make a positive contribution to development.
The Program achieves these aims by placing skilled young Australians on
short-term assignments in developing countries in the Asia Pacific region.
AYAD volunteers work with local counterparts in host organisations to achieve
sustainable development outcomes through capacity building, skills transfer
and institutional strengthening. The AYAD Program is fully funded by the
Australian Government's overseas aid agency, AusAID. The volunteer will therefore work with LALSU to: • Produce legal education materials for landowners • Use other media such as radio for communicating legal information • Produce a regular newsletter or update • Prepare a website for PSO and trained staff on use • Build capacity within the Unit for production of educational materials in the future The qualifications and experience required of the nominated candidate include: Essential: • Bachelor Degree in Media/Communications • 2-3 years' experience in media/communications • Experience in community education Desirables: • Basic experience in website production • Knowledge of, or experience in, legal systems and processes generally • Knowledge of, or experience in, environmental or land-related issues • Excellent communication skills • Ability to work independently and within a small team • Ability to work in a cross-cultural environment If approved, the position will be for twelve months, to commence in July 2010. Applicants should be aware that the EDO is only responsible for the selection of a candidate to nominate. The nominated candidate will then need to submit a full application to the AYAD Program, as outlined on the AYAD website: http://www.ayad.com.au All AYAD placements proposed by the EDO are subject to final approval by AYAD, which will not be confirmed until after a suitable candidate has been nominated. Your application to the EDO should include an AYAD application cover sheet, your CV in the AYAD format, a Statement against the Selection Criteria (available in the AYAD application form: http://www.ayad.com.au/forms-a-downloads/volunteers ), and contact details for three referees. Applications to be considered for nomination by the EDO are to be emailed to EDO International and must be received by Friday, 29 January 2010. Please contact Gillian Duggin, Acting International Programs Director, on (02) 9262 6989 for further information. 16. Positions Vacant: International Union for Conservation of Nature IUCN is the world's oldest and largest global environmental network. IUCN unites more than 1,000 government and NGO member organizations, and almost 11,000 volunteer scientists in more than 160 countries. IUCN's work is supported by over 1,000 professional staff in 60 offices and hundreds of partners in public, NGO and private sectors around the world. IUCN seeks to recruit self-motivated professionals for the following eight positions for the Oceania Regional Office based in Suva , Fiji :
For the German Government funded, Mangrove Ecosystem for Climate Change and Livelihoods (MESCAL) project under the Pacific Mangrove Initiative:
Full terms of references, requirements and how to apply can be found at www.iucn.org/oceania Closing date for applications is Monday, 18 January 2010 . IUCN is an equal opportunity employer.
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. |
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