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Welcome to the EDO (South Australia) Inc. The EDO is a Community Legal Centre specialising in public interest environmental law. The EDO offers professional legal advice and (in a small number of cases) representation, help with environmental law research and community legal education. The EDO exists to serve a need in the community for legal assistance with environmental problems. The EDO is a non-profit community-based organisation (see EDO constitution) managed by a committee elected by its members. EDO funds come from various sources including the Australian Commonwealth Government, the South Australian State Government, members' fees, donations and fundraising. The free EDO advisory service covers all aspects of environmental law. The service is conducted by rostered volunteer lawyers drawn from a panel of Adelaide's most experienced environmental law practitioners and academics. HOW TO FIND US (back to top) Getting to the EDO The EDO is located on the corner of Gilles Street and King William Street, Adelaide. We are directly above the Citi-Zen chinese restaurant. The entrance to the foyer of our building is near the entrance to the restaurant. There is one flight of stairs. Another landmark is that we are directly opposite the Brecknock Hotel and one block up from South Terrace. The EDO is within easy reach of public transport. Ring the Passenger Transport Board on ph. (08) 8210 1000 for details of nearby buses and trams. There is ample on-street car parking in the evenings and a bicycle rack by the front door. Clients with mobility difficulties are encouraged to discuss this with us when you call. We have access to nearby ground floor premises and can even make house-calls! Contact Details
WHAT DO WE OFFER? (back to top) Appointments Appointments are necessary and initial consultations are limited to around half an hour. Complex public interest matters may require referral to a staff lawyer for further advice or action. The EDO Advisory Service is located in the EDO office at 408 King William Street, Adelaide. The service operates in the evening on selected weeknights and appointments must be made by ringing 8410 3833 or Country Freecall 1800 337 566 during office hours. (See EDO Guidelines for assistance) and our specific guide to unrepresented parties in the ERD Court.
Legal Representation Where a problem requires more than the EDO initial free consultation, further assistance may be able to be given in some cases. This might include detailed research and help with preparing cases or representing clients in Court. Because the resources of the EDO are limited, further assistance is restricted to cases that the EDO considers as being in the public interest. On average, we are only able to represent one or two clients per year in Court. The Commonwealth Government will not fund activities that require litigation. Where matters are complex and time consuming, a contribution towards costs will be necessary. Law Reform The EDO is able to assist individuals and community groups with submissions to governments on proposed changes to environmental laws. Community Legal Education The EDO can arrange speakers for groups and schools on environmental law. Internet Access The EDO has facilities available for members, clients and law students to use the Internet for environmental law research. WHO ARE WE?(back to top) Our Staff Solicitor: Melissa Ballantyne
Office Manager: Chris Hales Bachelor of Agricultural Science (University of Adelaide) MEMBERSHIP (back to top) Members receive regular newsletters about the EDO and current issues in Environmental Law. If you wish to join the EDO, please print out a Membership form and send it to the EDO enclosing your membership fee. Annual membership fees are:
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