Constitutional challenge to new NSW anti-protest law
The NSW Supreme Court will this week consider whether harsh anti-protest laws introduced by the NSW Government last year breach the right to free speech implied in the Australian...
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Pressing go on Beetaloo gas development breaches faith with Territorians
The Northern Territory Government’s decision to hit go on onshore gas production today before fully implementing the recommendations of the Pepper Inquiry is a breach of faith...
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NT Government failing ‘spectacularly’ on Pepper Review recommendations
New analysis shows the NT Government has implemented less than half the recommendations of the Fracking Inquiry, even as it hastens towards issuing production licences to...
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McArthur River Mine ruling highlights significant flaws in NT mining and environmental laws
Traditional Owners and conservationists are calling for urgent reform of the Territory’s environment and mining laws after a NT Supreme Court today appeared to set a precedent...
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Court tells Woodside: Scarborough case must proceed
The Federal Court has dismissed gas giant Woodside’s attempt to strike out the Australian Conservation Foundation’s case to stop the massive Scarborough gas project until its...
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Legal push to stop influencers taunting crocodiles for likes and clicks
Crocodile conservationist Bob Irwin is urging the Queensland Government to close a legal loophole that allows social media users to get away with recklessly entering croc habitat...
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Safeguard Mechanism reforms – another significant step in Australia’s climate law renaissance
By Frances Medlock, Commonwealth & Government Liaison Solicitor With the passing of the Safeguard Mechanism (Crediting) Amendment Bill 2023 (the Bill) through the...
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What good engagement looks like for investors
By Kirsty Ruddock, Managing Lawyer, Safe Climate – Corporate and Clare Saunders, Solicitor, Safe Climate – Corporate. In August 2022, EDO wrote on behalf of HESTA...
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Refusal of Galilee Coal Project a victory for human rights, the climate and nature
The Queensland Government has refused Clive Palmer’s Galilee Coal Project following the recommendation of the Queensland Land Court late last year. [1] [2] ...
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Why salmon farming needs new rules
Tasmania’s beautiful coastal waters are home to some of our most distinctive wildlife —like the Maugean Skate and Spotted Handfish. But the fragile marine ecosystems they call...
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