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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.
A guide to enable the community's participation in Victorian and Commonwealth decision-making processes about planning and environmental issues.
This easy to read guide covers public rights and remedies under Victorian and Commonwealth law in:
- Land Use Planning
- Environment Protection and Nuisance
- Environment Impact Assessment
- Mining and Extractive Industries
- Heritage Protection
- Freedom of Information Requests
Includes information about the Commonwealth Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. Designed for use as a reference for the community to use in environmental casework and as a text for University and TAFE courses.
Cost: Reduced!
Now only $22 including GST (plus $5.10 postage). No further discounts.
Booklet and Mind Map Poster Package
Published in conjunction with Victoria Law Foundation, the booklet is an easy to use outline of Victoria's key environment and planning legislation including: Air, Heritage, Land, Biodiversity, Water and Energy.
Environment and Planning Law in Victoria comes with a free Mind Map Poster to guide you through the legislation and it is great for the classroom, office or home as a practical visual guide.
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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. Cost: $15 if you order it or free if you download it! |
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EDO Objections Kit An easy to understand booklet on all aspects of objecting to planning permits. Cost: $5 if you order it or free if you download it! |
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Now!
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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. Cost: $15 if you order it or free if you download it! |
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Now!
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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. Cost: $5 if you order it or free if you download it! |
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EDO Petition Kit A straightforward booklet summarising information and contact details for parties putting forward a petition to Local, State or Federal Government. Sample petitions are included. Cost: $5 if you order it or free if you download it! |
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 has 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)
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)