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Common Boundaries and Fences in the ACT
As a resident in the ACT, we all share boundaries, and fences, with neighbours. Laws about fences are found in the Planning and Development Regulation 2008 (ACT), Common Boundaries Act 1981 (ACT), Building (General) Regulation 2008 (ACT) and the Territory Plan. Fences can be expensive and can be a source of disputes between neighbours. This […]
NRAR: Alleged unlawful water take at Maules Creek
The New South Wales Natural Resources Access Regulator (NRAR) has released preliminary findings alleging unlawful water capture is occurring at the Maules Creek Mine, a massive coal project situated in an agricultural region suffering through a devastating drought. The finding follows a lengthy investigation into a complaint submitted by EDO for our client Lock the […]
Historic Solomon Islands Bauxite Mine Win
By Fleur Ramsay, Senior Solicitor, and Cecilia Fonseca, Paralegal, EDO NSW International Program In a ground-breaking decision, its first, the Solomon Islands Environment Advisory Committee (EAC) has refused development consent for a bauxite mine on Wagina Island. The mine would have had grave consequences for both the people and the environment of Wagina, taking up […]
Case Explainer: North Galilee Water Scheme
Federal Court challenge as Environment Minister fails to assess Adani’s water scheme for its impacts on water 6 October 2020 Today EDO lawyers are representing ACF in its Federal Court challenge to the federal assessment of Adani’s North Galilee Water Scheme (NGWS) which will be used to support Adani’s controversial coal mine in the Galilee […]
Rocky Hill Gloucester Case Win
In February 2019, EDO secured a landmark legal victory, with the refusal of the proposed Rocky Hill coal mine in the New South Wales Upper Hunter region. A key factor in the win was the mine’s potential impacts on greenhouse gas emissions and climate change. The once-in-a-generation case was the first time since the Paris […]
Noise Pollution in the ACT
What are the noise pollution laws in the ACT? Pollution in the ACT is regulated by the Environment Protection Act 1997 (ACT) (EP Act) and the Environment Protection Regulation 2005 (EP Regulation). These are enforced by the Environment Protection Authority (EPA), which sits within ‘Access Canberra’ as part of the Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic […]
Cats – Your Responsibilities in the ACT
Responsibilities for pet ownership in the ACT is regulated by the Domestic Animals Act 2000 (ACT) (Domestic Animals Act). Identifying and microchipping your cat Unlike dogs, cats are not legally required to be registered in the ACT. However, cats are required to be identified (section 83 of the Act). The Domestic Animals Regulation 2001 (ACT) […]
Freedom of Information in the ACT
What is Freedom of Information? The Freedom of Information Act 2016 (ACT) (‘the Act’) allows you to access government information held by an agency or Minister in the ACT. Getting access to government held information is an important way for you to properly participate in government processes and improved decision-making, and to hold the government […]
