Resources

Members, clients and students can use the following facilities for environmental law research.

Law Reform
Community Education
Conferences
Publications
Newsletters
Submissions

EDO TAS MEMBERSHIP

Support the EDO by becoming a Member.

To become a member simply complete the Membership form and return to us:

EDO Tasmania
131 Macquarie Street
Hobart TAS 7000

(fax) 03 6223 2074

Law Reform

We can assist you or your group with submissions to governments to change environmental laws or promote stronger environmental laws.

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Rules of Association
[PDF 44 KB]

Community Education

People who have a good understanding of the way environmental decisions are made can make a great contribution to environmental protection.

We can provide pamphlets and information kits, and speakers for groups and schools.

Factsheets

Biodiversity

Cultural Heritage

Farming

Forestry

Neighbours

Planning law

Pollution

Miscellaneous

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Conferences

2002 - Unlocking the Gates

Papers from EDO Tasmania's 2002 Conference Unlocking the Gates.

Justice Pierre Slicer	"Law, Standing and the Environment"
Roland Browne	"Forestry Exemptions"
Dr. John Young	"Sustainable Communities and the Tasmanian Forest Industry"
Dr. Simon Pigot	http://au.geocities.com/southernbranch
Malcolm Ryan	"A Farmer's Perspective"
Bob Graham	"Forestry and the Community - Should Forestry Planning Be Democratic?"

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Publications

The Environmental Law Handbook (2nd Edition)

edited by Chris Harries

If collected direct from EDO

Concession / EDO members $16.50

Retail $27.50

Available from: EDO, Hobart Bookshop, Fullers Bookshop, Wilderness Shops, Service Tasmania and Petrach's Bookshop.

Postage extra. Phone (03) 6223 2770 to arrange delivery.

Update to the Second Edition now available.

This update summarises significant changes to national and state laws since publication of the Environmental Law Handbook, 2nd Edition. It is not intended to be a comprehensive update and should be read together with the Handbook.

Environmental Law Handbook - $27.50; for members $16.50

Going It Alone: A Practical Guide for Unrepresented Litigants in the Resource Management and Planning Appeal Tribunal

The Guide is intended to assist people taking action in the Tribunal who are unfamiliar with the legal process. The Guide provides general guidance on the legal process, explanations of common terms and practical tips on negotiating with other parties and preparing for the hearing.

$22.00 (inc GST)

Available from the