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Introduction
Planning and Development
Overview

2.1 - NSW planning & assessment law

2.1.1 - Environmental planning

2.1.2 - Development assessment (DA)

2.1.3 - Appeals

2.1.4 - Unlawful development

2.1.5 - Land & Environment Court

2.1.6 - Commissions of Inquiry

2.1.7 - Western lands

2.2 - Commonwealth environmental assessment law
Pollution
Overview

3.1 - Water, air and noise pollution

3.2 - Contaminated land

3.3 - Waste management

3.4 - Toxic chemicals

3.5 - Pesticides
Natural Resources
Overview

4.1 - Mining

4.2 - Forestry

4.3 - Catchment management

4.4 - Vegetation management

4.5 - Water management

4.6 - Coastal management
Biodiversity Conservation
Overview

5.1 - Species protection

5.2 - Protected areas

5.3 - Conservation on private land
Heritage
Overview

6.1 - Commonwealth heritage protection law

6.2 - NSW heritage protection law
Advocacy
Overview

7.1 - Submissions, letters & petitions

7.2 - Using the media

7.3 - Access to information

7.4 - Speaking out in public

7.5 - Incorporation

7.6 - Corporations & environmental campaigning

7.8 - Legal advice & litigation
Government Accountability
Overview

8.1 - Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC)

8.2 - Ombudsman

8.3 - NSW Auditor-General

8.4 - Privacy

8.5 - Waste, Recycling and Purchasing Policy (WRAPP)

8.6 - Government Energy Management Policy
Contacts and Resources
9.1 - Legal Advice

9.2 - Legal Research

9.3 - Legislation

9.4 - Environment Groups

9.5 - Government Contacts

9.6 - Publications

9.7 - Legislation

9.8 - Links to external factsheets
 

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Topic 8 - Government Accountability

There is a range of NSW and Commonwealth government agencies that exist to hold governments accountable and improve government practices. It is useful to understand how these agencies work and how they can assist you.

 



 
   
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