The EDO Mission Statement

To empower the community to protect the environment through law, recognising:

•  the importance of public participation in environmental decision making in achieving environmental protection

•  the importance of fostering close links with the community

•  that the EDO has an obligation to provide representation in important matters in response to community needs as well as areas the EDO considers to be important for law reform

•  the importance of indigenous involvement in protection of the environment.