You’ve joined a national network of supporters from the bush and the city; from the Tarkine to Arnhem Land; and from all ages and walks of life who want to help defend our environment through the law. We’ll send you fortnightly Insights from our cases and clients, and let you know how to have your […]
You’ve joined a national network of supporters from the bush and the city; from the Tarkine to Arnhem Land; and from all ages and walks of life who want to help defend our environment through the law. We’ll send you fortnightly Insights from our cases and clients, and let you know how to have your […]
Government decisions are required to be made in accordance with certain processes under the law. […]
How environmental matters are regulated in the Northern Territory and the types of law commonly used. […]
Decisions made by a Government Minister, Government Department, or a statutory authority are called administrative decisions. Some administrative decisions can be challenged or reviewed in a court or tribunal. […]
You’ve joined a national network of supporters from the bush and the city; from the Tarkine to Arnhem Land; and from all ages and walks of life who want to help defend our environment through the law. We’ll send you regular Insights from our cases and clients, and let you know how to have your […]
This fact sheet explains how the Trees (Disputes Between Neighbours) Act 2006 (Tree Disputes Act) applies to tree disputes. The Tree Disputes Act applies to trees and hedges that are located on private land. It does not relate to trees on public land or disputes with public authorities about tree management. Before agreeing to prune […]
The process for making laws, or the legislative process, is similar for both the NSW and Australian systems For a thorough explanation of how laws are made, visit the Parliament of NSW website or the Parliament of Australia website. The Legal Information Access Centre (LIAC) has produced two videos on how laws are made in […]
This Fact Sheet outlines the role of the Land and Environment Court in environmental decision-making. It explains the types of cases heard by the Court, the orders it can make, and what to expect when going to Court. The Fact Sheet will be useful for people who want to appeal an environment or planning decision […]
Responsibility for environmental decision-making is spread across three levels of government – Federal, State and local. Decision-making can also occur across the three branches of government – the legislature, the executive and the judiciary. The three levels of government There are three levels of government Australian Government NSW Government Local government They are responsible for different […]
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Authorised by David Morris, Environmental Defenders Office Ltd, Suite 8.02 Level 8, 6 O’Connell St, Sydney NSW 2000 • ABN: 72 002 880 864
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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.
