This fact sheet explains how the Trees (Disputes Between Neighbours) Act 2006 (Tree Disputes Act) applies to tree disputes. The Tree Disputes Act applies to trees and hedges that are located on private land. It does not relate to trees on public land or disputes with public authorities about tree management. Before agreeing to prune […]
The process for making laws, or the legislative process, is similar for both the NSW and Australian systems For a thorough explanation of how laws are made, visit the Parliament of NSW website or the Parliament of Australia website. The Legal Information Access Centre (LIAC) has produced two videos on how laws are made in […]
This Fact Sheet outlines the role of the Land and Environment Court in environmental decision-making. It explains the types of cases heard by the Court, the orders it can make, and what to expect when going to Court. The Fact Sheet will be useful for people who want to appeal an environment or planning decision […]
Responsibility for environmental decision-making is spread across three levels of government – Federal, State and local. Decision-making can also occur across the three branches of government – the legislature, the executive and the judiciary. The three levels of government There are three levels of government Australian Government NSW Government Local government They are responsible for different […]
It is important to be aware that some things that are said and written – even unintentionally – can result in you being sued for defamation. […]
In a proposal that examines what role the public has in decisions about development of Tasmania’s wild places, EDO has successfully represented clients in a number of proceedings relating to a proposed luxury tourism development at Lake Malbena in the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area (TWWHA). Halls Island, Lake Malbena, is within the Walls of […]
Pro and low bono support We are deeply grateful to the highly regarded barristers, law firms and legal organisations who provide us with expert legal advice and assistance, in-kind support and sponsorship of events. If you or your firm are interested in working with us, please email [email protected] […]
The factsheets are in the process of being updated. For information on SA environmental laws please refer to the Legal Services Commission Law Handbook. […]
The Environmental Defenders Office is governed by a skills based Board of directors with a commitment to the mission of the organisation. The Board provides strategic direction, oversees the organisation’s performance and compliance and ensures the effective governance, culture and leadership of the company. EDO is also led by our First Nations Strategic Advisory Committee, […]
Through philanthropy we connect donors with the power of the law, and together we’re meeting the most urgent challenges of our time. During this decade of action we will be relying on greatly increased philanthropic support, which will enable us to escalate the protection of our climate and environment. You can make a donation via […]
With support from people like you, we can run more groundbreaking cases and deliver expert legal advice to people all over the Australia-Pacific region.
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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.
