Obtaining information and documents held by government is often important in determining your legal rights and options. Information and documents may provide evidence, which can be necessary in preparing a legal case. […]
On 29 November 2018, the Land Use Planning and Approvals Amendment (Tasmanian Planning Policies and Miscellaneous Amendments) Act 2018 was passed, making a number of changes to the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993 (LUPAA). The changes took effect on 17 December 2018. One of the significant changes is creating a new instrument, the […]
The Environmental Defenders Office provides expert legal advice and runs groundbreaking cases to protect our climate, communities, and iconic plants and animals. […]
How to access public information held by government in the Northern Territory of Australia […]
Your opportunity to comment on issues near you On this page you will find national (Commonwealth) consultations and calls for public comment under the EPBC (Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation) Act. For public consultations in your state or territory, go to: ACT Northern Territory NSW Queensland South Australia Tasmania Western Australia For tips on how […]
Ecologically sustainable development (ESD) is an important concept in environmental law. […]
Before taking legal action on an environmental issue (potentially costly and time consuming), it is worth considering whether alternative steps can be taken. […]
What is Summernats? Summernats is a car festival including street machine judging, burnout competitions and live music. It is held annually in January at Exhibition Park in Canberra. For more information on the event, visit the Summernats website. What is Summernats allowed to do? Exhibition Park, where Summernats is held, has been granted an Environmental […]
Responsibility for pet ownership in the ACT is regulated by the Domestic Animals Act 2000 (ACT)(Domestic Animals Act). Registering your dog Even if your dog was registered in another state or territory, any dog kept in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) must be registered in the ACT, if it (section 14(2) of the Domestic Animals […]
Environmental law seeks to manage human impacts on the environment. […]
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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.
