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Submissions to the Independent Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the NT
EDONT made three written submissions into the Independent Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory. Many of our recommendations relating to the legal and regulatory framework were adopted in the Final Report and adopted by the NT Government (which accepted all 135 recommendations of the Inquiry). EDONT’s written submissions are here: […]
Koala Conservation Strategy for South East Queensland
The draft SEQ Koala Conservation Strategy 2019 – 2024 is open for comment until 31 January 2020. The Draft South East Queensland (SEQ) Koala Conservation Strategy 2019 – 2024 was released by the Queensland Government on 8 December 2019. The Strategy is intended to deliver on the government-commissioned Koala Expert Panel’s six overarching areas relevant […]
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Finding Information in the NT
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. […]
Tasmanian Planning Policies
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 […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
