The NSW Environmental Planning and Assessment Amendment (Planning System Reforms) Bill 2025 was passed with amendments by the NSW Legislative Assembly on Thursday 16 October 2025. It has now been introduced into the Legislative Council and debate on the Bill is expected to continue in the NSW Legislative Council next week (commencing Tuesday 21 October). […]
By Revel Pointon, Managing Lawyer, Policy and Law Reform The Australian Government has just released its updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) under the Paris Agreement, being 62%-70% emissions reduction on 2005 levels by 2035. The Nationally Determined Contribution sets out the country’s commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to climate impacts. Every five […]
Aluminium giant Alcoa misled the public through an advertisement earlier this year that claimed it had rehabilitated forests it destroyed for bauxite mining, the advertising standards regulator has found. Ad Standards Australia concluded: “…the overall impression created by the advertisement was inaccurate and likely to mislead or deceive target consumers. “… the Panel considered that […]
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We work with you and the law to protect wildlife, culture, community and climate. Our legal resources are designed to help you understand how the law applies to the environment and empower you to take action. What we do Protect Country and culture Protect habitats and wildlife Tackle climate change Sustainable water sharing Promote healthy […]
On behalf of local community groups Western Australia Forest Alliance, the Conservation Council of Western Australia and The Wilderness Society, EDO has reported US mining giant Alcoa to Ad Standards Australia and the Australian Securities & Investments Commission. Alcoa placed two advertisements in the West Australian newspaper in May and June 2025 with claims […]
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Doctors for the Environment Australia has expressed disappointment after the Federal Court today upheld the government’s approval of the Scarborough Gas Project’s environment plan, clearing the way for the controversial project to go ahead. DEA, the nation’s leading medical voice on health and climate, had argued the national offshore gas regulator, NOPSEMA, acted unlawfully in […]
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NAIDOC Week 2025 50 years of NAIDOC This year, NAIDOC Week marks a powerful milestone: 50 years of honouring, celebrating and elevating Indigenous voices, culture, and resilience! We look forward to celebrating NAIDOC Week (6-13 July) across the country. You can find our team at local NAIDOC events in Boorloo/Perth (in September 2025), Gadi/Sydney and […]
The federal consumer watchdog’s decision yesterday to commenced proceedings against the Australian Gas Network (AGN) for making allegedly false or misleading statements demonstrates the power of informing regulators about corporate misbehaviour. EDO wrote to the regulator, the Australian Consumer and Competition Commission (ACCC), on behalf of its client, the Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF), in […]
Last week, the Parliament of South Australia passed the Biodiversity Bill 2025, giving the go ahead to South Australia’s first Biodiversity Act. The bill creates laws to protect native plants, animals and ecosystems, prevent damage to the environment, and support restoration. The bill also incorporates rules for vegetation clearing, currently in the Native Vegetation Act […]
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National Reconciliation Week Today, on the anniversary of the 1967 referendum, National Reconciliation Week begins. National Reconciliation Week is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to reconciliation in Australia. The theme for 2025, Bridging Now to Next, reflects the […]
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