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Model Climate Law Project - Discussion paper
Caring for Country
The purpose of this guide is to assist Aboriginal people to understand their legal rights and obligations under environmental and natural resource management law. This guide is written specifically for Aboriginal communities living in NSW, recognising that environmental issues don’t affect everyone in the same way. YOUR FEEDBACKWhat did you think of this publication? Download our publication evaluation form and tell us what you thought about this or other EDO publications. The guide may be useful for people from other states but many of the laws referred to in this guide are NSW laws and the law may differ in other states. It is hoped that this guide will help you to better understand the many complicated laws relating to country, culture and heritage so that you will be in a better position to protect your rights and the environment. Download a copy of Caring For Country [PDF 1.7 MB]
Campaigning and the Law in New South Wales
This plain English guide is an essential companion for those interested in learning about their legal rights to protest, and how to make informed decisions when participating in protest and campaign actions. This publication examines laws governing campaigning as they apply in a wide range of circumstances, such as on the street, in forestry areas and on Commonwealth land. It is a practical source of information that is intended to help guide campaigners through the various aspects of campaigning in NSW including:
Cost: AU $20, March 2007, 112pp
Rural Landholder's Guide To Environmental Law In New South Wales
The purpose of this booklet is to help you understand your legal rights and obligations as a landholder and to manage your land in accordance with environmental and natural resource management law. The topics covered in this booklet include:
For more information about these topics, browse through our Environmental Law Factsheets.
EDO National Conference 2005 - Public Interest Environmental Law in Australia
On 13-14 May 2005, the Environmental Defender’s Office (NSW) held a two day conference to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Environmental Defender’s Office Network. This conference reflected on the development of public interest environmental law in Australia over the last twenty years, discussed current issues of importance and explored future directions in environmental law and policy in Australia. 2005 Conference Proceedings include speaker biographies, papers and powerpoint presentations arranged by topic. Thank you to Sydney City Council for generously providing the venue for this conference. The EDO would like to thank the following donors for generously supporting the 2005 EDO National Conference:
Environmental Law Toolkit (5th Edition)
This well established book, written primarily for community groups, covers the NSW law on:
The guide also includes a chapter on environmental advocacy, covering the following topics:
To order your copy, please send your order form [PDF 97KB] to: The Federation Press Pty Ltd Phone: (+ 61 2) 9552 2200 Direct Price: AU $45.00, June 2005, 352pp
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