Alternatives to legal action on environmental issues in the NT
2 days ago — Before taking legal action on an environmental issue (potentially costly and time consuming), it is worth considering whether alternative steps can be taken.
Forming an Environmental Group in the NT
2 days ago — Individuals and community groups in the NT can participate in environmental decision-making and trying to improve environmental laws by lobbying for change (law reform). If a number of people have the same concerns about an environmental issue, there may be benefits in coming together to form an environmental group.
Defamation in the Northern Territory
4 days ago — When making statements about an environmental issue or during an environmental campaign, it is important to understand what defamation is, in order to reduce the risk of legal action being brought against you for something that you have written or said about someone else which affects their reputation. Individuals, incorporated associations (including members who contributed to the publication) and companies can be sued for defamation.
Criminal, civil and administrative laws in the NT
2 weeks ago — How environmental matters are regulated in the Northern Territory and the types of law commonly used.
Overview of legal proceedings in the NT
2 weeks ago — Legal action involves challenging the actions of one or more people, companies or public bodies in a court or tribunal. Necessary elements before you can start legal action are discussed below.
Costs of legal proceedings in the NT
2 weeks ago — The major costs of legal proceedings in the Northern Territory.
Judicial review and merits review in the NT
2 weeks ago — Decisions made by a Government Minister, Government Department, or a statutory authority are called administrative decisions. Some administrative decisions can be challenged or reviewed in a court or tribunal.
Role of Northern Territory, Commonwealth and Local Government
2 weeks ago — Environmental laws can be made by the Commonwealth Parliament, the Northern Territory Parliament and by local councils.
What is environmental law in the NT?
2 weeks ago — Environmental law means the laws that regulate the impact of human activities on the environment. Environmental law covers a broad range of activities that affect air, water, land, flora or fauna.
