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Protect habitats and wildlife

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EPBC Act reforms make it to parliament – EDO’s first impressions  

On October 30, Bills were introduced into the House of Representatives to reform the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (Cth), create a National…

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EDO Case note: Murray Lower Darling Rivers Indigenous Nations v Commonwealth

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Long-awaited EPBC reforms fall short of fixing a failing Act

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Anti-democratic WA bill threatens nature and community rights

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A critical moment for our national nature laws

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Submission lodged with Senate inquiry into greenwashing

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Woodlands saved from reckless plan to burn biomass

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Briefing Note: Australia’s new emissions target falls short of Australia’s international obligations and what the science says is needed

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Great Koala National Park one step closer 

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Our Impact

First Nations and Country and Cultural Heritage Program

EDO recognises the sovereignty of First Nations peoples and their rights to self-determination and control of their lands and waters. Since its inception, EDO has worked for and…

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Reforming Australia’s Nature Laws

The Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) is Australia’s key environmental legislation, tasked with regulating activities that may…

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Federal funding

The Environmental Defenders Office has a proud history of providing access to environmental justice. The first EDO was founded in 1985, and as an accredited Community Legal Centre…

Corporate greenwashing

Greenwashing is on the rise, undermining our efforts to tackle the climate crisis at a time when it matters most. We use the law to hold companies to account for the claims…

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Our Victories

We run innovative litigation to protect Australia’s unique wildlife, places and communities.

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A Roadmap for Climate Reform

It is an exciting time for climate policy in Australia. Legislation to establish a greenhouse gas emissions reduction target for Australia has been brought before the new…

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Strategic Plan

We are a leading Australia Pacific not-for-profit public interest law practice. We protect peoples, nature and our climate through law. We value our deep connection to…

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EDO recognises the traditional owners and custodians of the land, seas and rivers of Australia. We pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander elders past and present, and aspire to learn from traditional knowledge and customs so that, together, we can protect our environment and cultural heritage through law.