The Environmental Defenders Office is a non-profit community legal centre advising on environmental and planning  law with the aim to assist and increase public awareness of environmental laws and remedies.

Principal Lawyer: Jess Feehely
Administration Officer: Jane Brown

131 Macquarie Street
Hobart TAS 7000

ph: (03) 6223 2770
fax: (03) 6223 2074

 

 

  • Environmental Law Handbook
    The EDO's environmental law handbook has been updated.  New information includes:
    • Changes to Water and Sewerage management
    • Right to Information Act
    • Regional planning and interim planning schemes
    • Animal Welfare
    • New council responsibilities for assessing vegetation clearance
    • Assessment of National Partnership Agreement projects
    • Updated fees and penalties information
    The handbook is available online at www.edohandbook.org
  • EDO Media Release
    14 June 2011 - Canal Estate Ban Encourages Sustainable Development and Consistent Planning Outcomes...
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