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Protect Country and culture

Protect habitats and wildlife

Tackle climate change

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Doctors take their climate case to the Federal Court

Doctors take their climate case to the Federal Court We’re headed to the Federal Court for the hearing of our client’s critical legal challenge to the final approval for…

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Action against Australian Gas Network shows the value of blowing the whistle on greenwashing

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Legal action launched to protect the iconic Mataranka Springs and Roper River ecosystems

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Lock the Gate initiates proceedings after NSW Planning Department refuses FOI requests

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Report on WA environmental laws released after long-awaited Freedom of Information win 

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Axing the independent review of mining objection processes disappointing and wasteful 

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Community shock at ‘forever chemicals’ in blood tests

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Making sport safe in a changing climate: A guide for grassroots sport.

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Our Impact

First Nations and Country and Cultural Heritage Program

EDO recognises the sovereignty of First Nations peoples and their rights to self-determination and control of their lands and waters. Since its inception, EDO has worked for and…

Australia

Reforming Australia’s Nature Laws

The Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) is Australia’s key environmental legislation, tasked with regulating activities that may…

Explainer  Australia

Federal funding

The Environmental Defenders Office has a proud history of providing access to environmental justice. The first EDO was founded in 1985, and as an accredited Community Legal Centre…

Corporate greenwashing

Greenwashing is on the rise, undermining our efforts to tackle the climate crisis at a time when it matters most. We use the law to hold companies to account for the claims…

Australia

Our Victories

We run innovative litigation to protect Australia’s unique wildlife, places and communities.

Australia

A Roadmap for Climate Reform

It is an exciting time for climate policy in Australia. Legislation to establish a greenhouse gas emissions reduction target for Australia has been brought before the new…

Reports  Australia

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PO Box R1105 Royal Exchange NSW 1225

EDO recognises the traditional owners and custodians of the land, seas and rivers of Australia. We pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander elders past and present, and aspire to learn from traditional knowledge and customs so that, together, we can protect our environment and cultural heritage through law.