While Australia does not have human rights enshrined in our Constitution, and only limited reflection through other federal laws, various states have introduced legislation that...
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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...
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Dr Emma Carmody, EDO Special Counsel and water law expert, gave this talk at the 10th Water Symposium, hosted by Legalwise in Sydney on 18 October 2019. Introduction My...
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The draft SEQ Koala Conservation Strategy 2019 – 2024 is open for comment until 31 January 2020. The Draft South East Queensland (SEQ) Koala Conservation Strategy 2019 –...
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Bylong Valley Coal Mine Win Update 18th December 2019: Mining company Kepco applies for Judicial Review Kepco Ltd has applied for a judicial review of the Independent Planning...
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EDO has the following recommendations for this Senate Inquiry: 1. Assessment processes for all seismic activities should require an explicit consideration of the impacts on...
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The Federal Government’s decision not to apply the “water trigger” to Adani’s North Galilee Water Scheme will be closely scrutinised to ensure it is lawful under the...
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We do not support this Bill. The Bill is a retrograde step that will undermine the ability of decision-makers to properly assess and regulate the climate impacts of fossil fuel...
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In a huge win for the north Queensland community – and one with echoing significance around Australia – a massive ‘eco-tourism’ resort proposed for the Kuranda...
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A major development on the east coast of Tasmania has been blocked by a decision of the Tasmanian Planning Commission, in part on the basis of submissions made by EDO Tasmania for...
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