We believe that there is a need to make information on the planning system and environmental law more accessible to the public so that communities and individuals have the opportunity to be involved at all levels in environmental decision-making processes.
To assist both professionals in the field and community members, the EDO conducts numerous seminars, workshops and conferences. Click on the links below for full details and to download presentations.
The EDO presents regular seminars on hot topics in the meeting rooms of the 60L Green Building in Carlton. These seminars are open to all and where possible, presentations are available to download here afterwards. Read more...
The EDO conducts tailored workshops and forums for community and environment group members around specific topics or issues. Workshops include the topics VCAT Planning & Environment Appeals, Biodiversity Law, and Native Vegetation Law and Policy. Read more...
The EDO conducts occasional conferences for both professionals and community members, for example, Future Guaranteed? Australia's Threatened Species - a one-day conference presented in conjunction with the Threatened Species Network. More information and downloadable presentations...
The EDO also publishes a range of educational resources. Details...