Lawyer’s Report
Cases:
Quoiba Progress Association v North West Rendering Pty Ltd - we act
for the Residents Association in and application before the Tribunal for
orders concerning the noxious smells being emitted by this plant and its
associated activities at Quoiba. A rendering plant takes the meat
waste from abattoirs, chops it up, cooks it and produces meat meal and
tallow. Matter has been relisted for hearing August 9.
Community Education and Information:
ABC Radio Talkback 16 June
World Environment Day - Reception at Government House
EDO Network Meeting
Tasmanian University Student Legal Service - seminar July 19th
Submissions:
State Policy on the Protection of Agricultural Land
Forest Practices Code Review
Advice:
Pollution:
· dust pollution from vegetable processing plant
· noise from furniture factory
· noise from Incat
· dust from drug factory
· acid sulphate drainage from dried out swamp polluting creek
Forestry:
· appeal planning permit for forestry plantation
· land zoning re forestry
· forestry and spraying
Urban Planning:
· visual impact of shed
Other:
· threatened species
Water:
· water run off onto property
· dam damage
Susan Gunter (Principal Lawyer EDO)