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'Environmental Law Online' - EDO's publications online
Environmental
Law Online (ELO) is a free resource offering people a broad range of information
on environmental law in Victoria in a single website.
Content includes the
text of key EDO publications such as the Introduction to Victoria's
Key Environment & Planning Law,
reviewed and updated. This website now replaces that print publication.
View the site now at: www.envirolaw.org.au.
Land and Biodiversity
- a Call
for Action
An analysis of submissions to the State Government’s consultation
paper 'Land and Biodiversity at a Time of Climate Change'
The report:
- provides an accessible summary of the themes emerging from the submissions as a whole
- provides an analysis of the types of issues being raised by specific groups
- offers a discussion of other noteworthy issues that emerge from the submissions
- facilitates discussion and debate on the central issues, recommendations and solutions raised in the submissions.
View and download
Land and Biodiversity
- a Call for Action (PDF, 500 KB)
Note:
this report is not available to purchase in hard copy format. If you have
difficulty following the link above to download or print a copy of the
report, please contact edovic
(at) edo (dot) org (dot) au to have the report emailed
to you.
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EDO Appeals Kit A step-by-step guide to running a case in the Planning and Environment List of the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal. |
Download
Now! (PDF, 404KB)
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EDO Objections Kit An easy to understand booklet on all aspects of objecting to planning permits. |
Download
Now! (PDF, 68KB)
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EDO Enforcement Kit A working guide to seeking enforcement in planning matters and to nuisance under the Health Act. |
Download
Now! (PDF, 310KB)
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EDO Beyond Litigation Kit A comprehensive and practical guide on Alternative Dispute Resolution in planning and environment conflicts and preventing disputes through community involvement. Sample petitions are included. NB: this booklet has not been updated since publication in June 2004 and hence information may not be current. |
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EDO Petition Kit The petition kit has been superseded by Parliament of Victoria website resources. See (external sites):
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Subscribe to the EDO
's regular E-mail Bulletin to receive free updates on EDO cases, activities
and current environmental law news.
Email: edovic (at) edo (dot) org (dot) au
Contact us on (03) 8341 3100 to outline your needs and receive the appropriate information.
The Environment Defenders Office Victoria developed the ‘Defend the Defenders' resources to assist activists who are harassed because of their campaign activities. Many thanks to Greenpeace and the Australian Conservation Foundation for donating money towards this project.
The resource materials here may assist you and your group in understanding, preventing or responding to harassment. These seven files are public files that can be loaded onto web sites.
1.
How to face legal threats (12 pages) (PDF, 437KB)
2. Dealing with threats (2
pages) (PDF, 46KB)
3. 10-point
plan for handling claims of ‘eco-terrorism' (1 page) (PDF, 40KB)
4.Hassle free
non-violent action (10 pages) (PDF, 248KB)
5.
Reporting on ‘eco-terrorism', sabotage and vandalism: a quick reference
guide (1 page) (PDF, 58KB)
6.
Reporting on ‘eco-terrorism', sabotage and vandalism: a resource kit for
journalists (8 pages) (PDF, 451KB)
7. Countering
claims of ‘eco-terrorism': a compilation of source documents (13 pages)
(PDF, 1.12KB)
Your Rights When Arrested Protesting in Victoria's Native Forests (PDF, 30KB)
The aim of the June 2003 Action Plan was to map out how the Bracks Government can lay the foundation for genuine partnerships between the water needs of the environment, irrigators and urban users. The success or failure of these partnerships would directly impact on the quality of life of all Victorians.
Download "Clean
Water, healthy rivers, strong communities"
(PDF, 556KB)
2008 - 2009 Annual Report (PDF, 300KB)
2007 - 2008 Annual Report (PDF, 399KB)
2006 - 2007 Annual Report (PDF, 522KB)
2005 - 2006 Annual Report (PDF, 579KB)
2004 - 2005 Annual Report (PDF, 1.38MB)
2003 - 2004 Annual Report (PDF, 2.38MB)