The Federal Court has invalidated Woodside Energy’s approval to conduct seismic blasting for its Scarborough Gas Project after a legal challenge by a Traditional...
Blog WA
By Rachel Walmsley, Head of Policy & law Reform & Frances Medlock, Commonwealth & Government Liaison Solicitor The climate and biodiversity crises – and...
Blog Australia
Environmental Defenders Office has released a report assessing the green claims of several of the largest car companies in Australia. Our investigation found misleading and...
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In September 2023, Tuvalu enshrined a new definition of statehood in its constitution. A world-first, the constitution asserts the State of Tuvalu will continue to exist, even if...
Blog pacific-region
A Western Australian Traditional Custodian has been granted an urgent injunction to prevent Woodside Energy conducting seismic blasting. Mardudhunera woman Raelene Cooper...
Blog WA
A UN Special Rapporteur has raised concerns about increasingly draconian laws that restrict citizens’ rights to peaceful protest around Australia. UN Special Rappoteur Dr...
Blog international
Now is the time for a major re-write of legal frameworks to ensure a world where nature thrives. New reports, informed by input from EDO’s legal experts, have shone a light on...
Blog Australia
CASE UPDATE: On Thursday 14 September, Justice Colvin decided that the injunction should be granted in part due to the reasonable prospect that the first ground of Raelene...
Blog WA
A local community group has begun legal action challenging the validity of the review of the Environmental Protection Licence (EPL) for Maules Creek Coal Mine by the Environment...
Blog NSW
EDO’s Analysis of Vegetation Management Regulatory Frameworks in Australia examines land clearing laws across all Australia jurisdictions, highlighting key issues and areas for...
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