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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Proposed marine fish farming regulations put Tassie coastal waters and marine wildlife at great risk
The Tasmania Government’s draft environmental standards for finfish farming would weaken already inadequate environmental standards and put Tasmania’s prized coastal waters...
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$60k fine for illegally taking two billion litres of water?
The quantum of fines imposed this week for the theft of almost 2GL of water from the Darling River is disappointing and points to shortcomings in the regulation of water resources...
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Etihad Airways accused of climate greenwashing in complaint to ACCC
Etihad Airways’ net zero and sustainability claims have been referred to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) for alleged misleading and deceptive conduct....
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IWD2023: Celebrating women sharing their knowledge for climate, wildlife and Country
This International Women’s Day, we celebrate an incredible, diverse group of women who share their knowledge to drive innovative legal and scientific solutions to protect...
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