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Information held by the Northern Territory Government
How to access public information held by government in the Northern Territory of Australia […]
Have Your Say
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 […]
What is ecologically sustainable development?
Ecologically sustainable development (ESD) is an important concept in environmental law. […]
Alternatives to legal action on environmental issues in the NT
Before taking legal action on an environmental issue (potentially costly and time consuming), it is worth considering whether alternative steps can be taken. […]
Summernats and Noise
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 […]
Dogs in the ACT – Your Responsibilities
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 […]
Introduction to Environmental Law in NSW
Environmental law seeks to manage human impacts on the environment. […]
Defamation in the Northern Territory
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. […]
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