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Tiwi Elders seek Minister’s protection of cultural heritage from Santos pipeline
Six Tiwi elders have submitted an urgent application to Minister Tanya Plibersek to make a declaration to protect sacred Tiwi cultural heritage, which they say is at immediate...
Blog NT
Woodside’s seismic blasting approval thrown out after legal challenge by Traditional Custodian
The Federal Court has invalidated Woodside Energy’s approval to conduct seismic blasting for its Scarborough Gas Project after a legal challenge by a Traditional...
Blog WA
A new pathway for the renewable energy transition: national environment laws that deliver for nature, climate and communities
By Rachel Walmsley, Head of Policy & law Reform & Frances Medlock, Commonwealth & Government Liaison Solicitor The climate and biodiversity crises – and...
Blog Australia
Driving change or just filling the tank? Greenwashing tactics of the automobile industry
Environmental Defenders Office has released a report assessing the green claims of several of the largest car companies in Australia. Our investigation found misleading and...
Blog
EDO’s expert assistance to Tuvalu Constitutional Reform Project: Interview with Dr Bal Kama
In September 2023, Tuvalu enshrined a new definition of statehood in its constitution. A world-first, the constitution asserts the State of Tuvalu will continue to exist, even if...
Blog pacific-region
“I’m elated” Traditional Custodian granted injunction against Woodside’s seismic testing
A Western Australian Traditional Custodian has been granted an urgent injunction to prevent Woodside Energy conducting seismic blasting. Mardudhunera woman Raelene Cooper...
Blog WA
Rise of draconian anti-protest laws in Australia is highlighted by UN Special Rapporteur
A UN Special Rapporteur has raised concerns about increasingly draconian laws that restrict citizens’ rights to peaceful protest around Australia. UN Special Rappoteur Dr...
Blog international
New reports show nature laws are failing
Now is the time for a major re-write of legal frameworks to ensure a world where nature thrives. New reports, informed by input from EDO’s legal experts, have shone a light on...
Blog Australia
Woodside halts seismic testing plans after Traditional Custodian applies for urgent injunction
CASE UPDATE: On Thursday 14 September, Justice Colvin decided that the injunction should be granted in part due to the reasonable prospect that the first ground of Raelene...
Blog WA
