ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENDERS

OFFICE (QLD) INC.

Planning Litigation Information Sessions

EDO Qld holds lunchtime information sessions to provide practical advice regarding litigation in the Planning and Environment Court to community members using the law to protect our environment.

The information sessions are designed to complement our Community Litigants Handbook. If you haven’t already read it, we recommend you do so before you attend – it’s packed full of useful information!

The next Information Session will be held on Tuesday 22 May 2007 between 12 noon and 1.30 pm .

If you are involved in a planning appeal, or expect to be involved in one, this workshop is designed for you. It’s your chance to hear from experienced P & E Court litigators and ask questions about your particular court appeal or likely appeal.

So we can tailor the workshop to meet the needs of participants, please provide a brief outline of your matter when you RSVP i.e.

• what stage of the litigation process you are at;
• whether or not you represent a community group;
• your questions

When:

• Tuesday 22 May 2007 , 12.00 noon to 1.30pm

Where:

EDO Qld: Level 9, 193 North Quay (corner of Herschel St )

Please RSVP by 5pm Monday 21 May 2007 to edoqld@edo.org.au or 07 32114466

You’re welcome to bring your lunch with you. We’ll provide tea and coffee.

About the Community Litigants Handbook

While the focus of the handbook is on merit appeals, it also contains advice as to the practicalities involved in court actions and covers issues such as: whether to commence proceedings; how to brief a barrister and engage experts; how to prepare and file court documents; and how to prepare for and conduct your case. The cost is $30.

Call EDO to order the handbook (07 32114466) or print out the order form on our website.