You’ve joined a national network of supporters from the bush and the city; from the Tarkine to Arnhem Land; and from all ages and walks of life who want to help defend our environment through the law. We’ll send you fortnightly Insights from our cases and clients, and let you know how to have your […]
Government decisions are required to be made in accordance with certain processes under the law. […]
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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. […]
You’ve joined a national network of supporters from the bush and the city; from the Tarkine to Arnhem Land; and from all ages and walks of life who want to help defend our environment through the law. We’ll send you regular Insights from our cases and clients, and let you know how to have your […]
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 […]
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