Updated Analysis: The truth about the NSW Koala SEPP
Following the stand-off between the NSW Nationals and NSW Liberal party over koala protections in September (see our analysis below), the Coalition Government is now determined to...
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A Climate Act for Queensland
Real action on climate needs a Climate Act to legislate emissions reductions targets, along with monitoring and reporting and a new Climate Authority to oversee...
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Once in a generation opportunity – WA Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Bill
Submissions close on the WA draft Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Bill 2020 this Friday 9 October 2020. This draft Bill is set to replace the existing Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972...
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Water in Queensland
Federal Court challenge as Environment Minister fails to assess Adani’s water scheme for its impacts on water
Update: 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...
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Acland Farmers Appeal Coal Mine Case To High Court
EDO today represents farmers and concerned community members in the High Court against a coal mine expansion on prime agricultural land. Local community group, Oakey Coal Action...
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Correction: Waratah Coal Pty Ltd v Youth Verdict Ltd, The Bimblebox Alliance & Ors [2020] QLC 33
Yesterday, a draft media release was published in error. The media release, including quotes from an EDO Special Counsel, was prepared in contemplation of a hypothetical appeal by...
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Devolving Extinction: The risks of handing environmental responsibilities to state & territories
The Australian Government is poised to hand over their national environmental approval responsibilities to states and territories, so the Places You Love alliance commissioned the...
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Case Summary: Corporate Irrigator found guilty of breaching the Water Management Act
Dr Emma Carmody, Special CounselKimberley Slapp, Legal Intern Introduction Australia is an extremely dry continent that is in the process of becoming drier, including across...
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Narrabri Gas Project Approved
Narrabri Gas Project Approved September 30 2020 The controversial Narrabri Gas Project has been approved by the New South Wales Independent Planning Commission (IPC). The approval...
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United Nations Raises Human Rights Concerns Over Proposed PNG Mine
Eleven United Nations representatives have written to stakeholders of the proposed Frieda River copper and gold mine in Papua New Guinea (PNG) to raise their concerns about the...
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