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Problematic plans to flood Hazelwood mine pit to be scrutinised

Problematic plans to flood Hazelwood mine pit to be scrutinised

The federal government has agreed Engie’s plans to take billions of litres of river water to flood the old Hazelwood coal mine will be scrutinised under federal law.   This is a huge win for the community and environment, and for every person who took the time to make...

An update on Delta’s plans to mine more coal

An update on Delta’s plans to mine more coal

Thanks to the community raising its voice, Delta Coal’s plan to mine more coal will undergo thorough scrutiny by the NSW Independent Planning Commission!  Last month, we asked you to make a submission on Delta Coal’s proposal to expand its Lake Macquarie mine, keeping...

It’s time to get our new environment laws right

It’s time to get our new environment laws right

ELLEN MAYBERYEJA SENIOR SPECIALIST LAWYER AND ECOSYSTEMS LEADWe don’t often have the opportunity to completely overhaul our national environment laws. As environmental lawyers, we know just how urgently it’s needed. Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek has...

Have your say: Murray River floodplains

Have your say: Murray River floodplains

The iconic Murray Darling Basin is in strife. Climate breakdown, politics, industry and agriculture have left this incredible river system one of the most vulnerable water basins on the planet. Now, the federal and Victorian state governments plan to “reengineer” nine...

Two landmark court wins for our forests in two weeks

Two landmark court wins for our forests in two weeks

The Supreme Court of Victoria has handed down two landmark judgments, both finding state-owned logging agency VicForests has logged illegally. In a win for forests and community, both judgments will require VicForests to survey for and protect threatened species. In...

Living Wonders legal intervention update

Living Wonders legal intervention update

Have you heard the news? Minister Plibersek has just announced she has accepted our client's game changing climate legal intervention as valid, and will reconsider 18 coal and gas proposals currently awaiting federal approval. This is huge! Back in July, on behalf of...

Reflections on the #CoalPollutionCase

Reflections on the #CoalPollutionCase

Reflections on the Coal Pollution Case from Senior Lawyer Charley Brumby-Rendell. Last week, I sat in the Supreme Court for three long days, alongside our small but mighty legal team and client. Before the judge’s vast, carved wooden bench, we made our arguments – for...

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