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The Juukan Gorge Inquiry and First Nations cultural heritage

Starting the important conversation about reforming our laws and values EDO has submitted an extensive submission to the federal inquiry into the destruction of caves at the Juukan Gorge in the Pilbara region of Western Australia which showed evidence of human habitation dating back 46,000 years, detailing the problems we have witnessed as lawyers assisting […]

Remember these things lost by protecting what remains

June 25, 2020

By Joe Morrison, EDO Board, and David Morris, CEO The destruction of one of the Juukan caves in Western Australia’s Pilbara region by Rio Tinto is shocking, but not surprising. It is not Rio Tinto’s fault alone either. Their actions, which were immoral and lacked credibility, were condoned by the laws of Western Australia and […]

WA: Decision-making amid COVID-19

29 May 2020 Western Australia The Planning and Development Amendment Bill 2020 (WA) (PDA Bill) was introduced into the WA Legislative Assembly on 20 May 2020 and passed the Legislative Assembly on 28 May 2020. Most of the PDA Bill relates to broader planning reforms that had previously been consulted on, however, the PDA Bill […]

EDO watchdog: Overview of environment or development law reform March-May 2020

May 29, 2020

Our lawyers across the country are tracking the exercise of emergency powers on planning and environmental laws, and announcements of economic recovery measures, as well as developing principles to help guide good decision making during this unprecedented time. On 1 May 2020 we summarised the laws passed and changes made to planning and environment laws […]

EDO watchdog: Legal principles for COVID-19 response and recovery

May 29, 2020

Many of us are breathing a sigh of relief as restrictions cautiously ease across Australia to allow for somewhat greater social interaction and economic activity. As Australia’s initial response to COVID-19 gives us reason to hope a health crisis has been contained in this country, governments have rapidly switched gear to economic recovery. Subsequent rapid changes to laws, as […]

Legal analysis: WA EPA Greenhouse Gas Guideline

May 12, 2020

On 16 April 2020, the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) in Western Australia published its new Environmental Factor Guideline for Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHG Guideline),[1] which reflects its approach to considering greenhouse gas emissions (GHG emissions) in environmental impact assessments (EIA) and provision of advice to the Minister for Environment on significant proposals in WA. The […]

Keeping a vigilant eye on decision-making during the COVID-19 pandemic

April 30, 2020

As the COVID-19 crisis has gathered pace globally and nationally, we’ve been confronted with a period of unprecedented transformation and enormous uncertainty. However, the huge environmental challenges we face on climate and biodiversity loss remain and EDO continues to use the law to squarely face them. Our national team is actively navigating the legal system as it moves online. […]

Analysis: WA EPA new Greenhouse Gas Assessment Policy

April 17, 2020

By Ruby Hamilton and Sarah Flynne, Solicitors, EDO Perth The new version of the Western Australian Environmental Protection Authority’s Environmental Factor Guideline for Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHG Guideline), published on 16 April 2020, is the latest development in response to the ongoing challenges of assessing and regulating greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and climate change impacts of […]

Native Vegetation in WA – Issues Paper

The Department of Water and Environmental Regulation is currently seeking feedback on the Native Vegetation in Western Australia- Issues Paper published in November 2019. It seeks stakeholder advice and feedback on four initiatives that aim to improve the consistency and transparency in how the state’s native vegetation is managed including: A State native vegetation policy […]

Reform of the Environmental Protection Act 1986 (WA)

As a community legal centre, the Environmental Defenders Office advocates for access to environmental justice for the Western Australian public. Unfortunately, there are several major aspects of the EP Act which do not deliver on community expectations. The Environmental Defender’s Office acknowledges the sponsorship of Legal Aid Western Australia. […]

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