Key priorities for public interest reform The Environmental Protection Act 1986 (WA) (EP Act) came into force over 30 years ago and is in urgent need of reform to adequately respond to modern environmental issues. The State Government is seeking public comments on reform of the Act. As part of this consultation, a Discussion Paper […]
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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 […]
EDO recognises the sovereignty of First Nations peoples and their rights to self-determination and control of their lands and waters. Since its inception, EDO has worked for and alongside First Nations communities. We recognise the integral role of First Nations in environmental justice in Australia. What is the First Nations and Country and Cultural Heritage […]
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EDO offices EDO QLD and EDO NQ together expressed significant concerns over the Queensland parliament’s proposed new offence provisions which target activists. These laws unnecessarily duplicate or are in excess of existing laws and carry penalties that are excessive. EDO offices do not condone illegal activity. EDOs advocate for fair and just laws that are […]
In 2013, EDO and legal firm Slater & Gordon won a major case in the Supreme Court of Western Australia to protect James Price Point, near Broome on the Kimberley coast. They represented The Wilderness Society of WA (Inc) and Mr Richard Hunter, a Goolaraboolooo man and traditional owner. The court case challenged the approval […]
Most new developments require approval under the Western Australian planning laws. The Planning and Development Act 2005 (WA) (the Act) is the main legislation that governs planning in Western Australia. This Fact Sheet examines Western Australia’s planning law framework – explaining what the planning laws are as well as discussing local planning schemes, regional planning […]
Overview A new law passed by the WA Parliament in late 2025 – the State Development Act 2025 (WA) (Act) – creates extraordinary legal powers for the government to fast-track handpicked projects and make ad hoc changes to the way our existing laws apply. 1  This legislation required multiple late-night sittings of the Legislative Council to debate amendments, and a last-minute recall of the Legislative Assembly for a single sitting day prior to Christmas. […]
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We are a leading Australia Pacific not-for-profit public interest law practice. We protect peoples, nature and our climate through law. We value our deep connection to communities and places. We provide access to justice, empower communities and drive the systems change necessary to achieve a world where nature thrives. EDO CULTURAL STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE A thriving EDO EDO is […]
This factsheet provides information about water planning and licencing in WesternAustralia, including the regulation of surface and groundwater, water rights and exemptions, water licences and Water Allocation Plans. […]
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