Having Your Say After A Decision Has Been Made in NSW
Government decisions are required to be made in accordance with certain processes under the law. […]
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Judicial review and merits review in the NT
Decisions made by a Government Minister, Government Department, or a statutory authority are called administrative decisions. Some administrative decisions can be challenged or reviewed in a court or tribunal. […]
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Tree Disputes in NSW
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 […]
How Laws Are Made In NSW
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 […]
Land and Environment Court in NSW
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 […]
Who are the decision-makers in NSW?
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 […]
Avoiding defamation in NSW
It is important to be aware that some things that are said and written – even unintentionally – can result in you being sued for defamation. […]
Defending the Wilderness at Lake Malbena
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
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] […]
