Increased penalties a positive step for people and crocs
The Environmental Defenders Office (EDO), conservationist Bob Irwin, and conservation group Community Representation of Crocodiles (CROCS) welcome moves by the Miles government to...
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Passage of landmark healthy environment bill sets standard for Australia and abroad
The ACT Parliament’s passage of legislation enshrining the right to a healthy environment is a watershed moment in human rights and environmental law in Australia, according to...
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Community braces for more impacts as court upholds massive Mt Pleasant coal mine expansion
The Muswellbrook community is bracing for the massive expansion of Mt Pleasant coal mine after the Land and Environment Court upheld the approval for the 444Mt project by the...
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Croc legal reforms could prevent more tragic deaths
The tragic death of a man in Far North Queensland this week highlights the need for better regulation to minimise the risk of dangerous wildlife interactions. On Saturday,...
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Amendments needed to ensure Nature Positive bills live up to their title
By Frances Medlock, Solicitor, Commonwealth & Government Liaison During the last parliamentary sitting in late June and early July, the Federal House of Representatives...
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EPA’s effectiveness questioned after disappointing Maules Creek pollution ruling
The Maules Creek Community Council (MCCC) is considering its options after a court today found the state’s environmental watchdog was not legally required to set limits on...
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Biodiversity law reforms a step in the right direction for NSW
The NSW Government’s response to the Henry Review of the state’s biodiversity laws potentially offers some of the most positive reforms to the management of nature in NSW in...
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EDO appoints new Chair and welcomes former Supreme Court judge to the Board
The Environmental Defenders Office (EDO) is delighted to announce the addition of former Queensland Supreme Court judge the Hon. Alan Wilson to the EDO Board and the appointment...
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Senate committee misses historic opportunity to enshrine climate justice for children in law
The major parties need to propose practical measures to safeguard the rights of children and future generations after they recommended the Senate reject the Climate Change...
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Momentous budget and planning decisions must be based on current environmental data
Leading environment and policy groups are calling on the Tasmanian Government to make the decade-long-delayed State of the Environment Report public before several key financial...
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