The Australian Network of Environmental Defender’s Offices have some very useful Environmental Legal  Resources. The following links will take you to Environmental Defender’s Offices that work with Environmental Issues concerning the Mt Warning (Wollumbin) Caldera Region of NE NSW (Northern Rivers) and SE QLD, Australia.

Environmental Defender’s Office NSW (Ltd) – EDO Northern Rivers

Environmental Defender’s Office NSW (Ltd)

Australian Network of Environmental Defender’s Offices

Environmental Defenders Office (Qld) Inc.

I attended one of their workshops, some years back,in Byron Bay and found their workshop to be extremely easy to understand, informative and helpful.

Australians who impact on the Australian Environment (and that is probably most Australians), whether they be students, members of Government – elected representatives / employees (Federal, State and Local), active community members, environmental workers – advocacy, groundworkers, policy makers, developers, engineers, scientists, mothers, fathers, artists, community workers – the list is endless here……Australians can support these dedicated Legal Environmental workers, by visiting their site and learning from their valuable resources. Membership, support and donations will help these organisations function into the future.

Have a look at the above websites, see what type of work they do, and  give them support. They have informative publications which can be purchased, membership details on their websites and a vaste range of website/published resources.

Environmental Defenders also make submissions for projects and policies. They are active in Environmental Law reform, support community groups in environmental advocacy and conduct an array of workshops to inform & educate communities about the Mt Warning Caldera Region of NE NSW (Northern Rivers) and SE QLD.

And so, if you find that you would like to become more informed about the legal issues concerning the Environment, and want to support a worth while Environmental Advocacy Organisation – give the Environmental Defenders your support.

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* This article has not been endorsed by the Environmental Defenders Offices, nor did I contact them, before writing this article.

It is due to my passion and belief in people being informed, regarding Environmental Law, and my perceptions and experiences with the Environmental Defenders Offices, as well as Bluecray’s dedication to serving Environmental Advocacy and Education within the Mt Warning Caldera Region that have led me to creating this post.

Benoit the young Crow says:- WE ARE ALL stars in the circus of LIFE

Some basic LINKS for Learning about Environmental LAW : -

• Environmental Law – Wikipedia
• Environmental Law Alliance Worldwide (ELAW) -
• Environmental Law Library of  the Earth :  Global Law Journals, Links, Treaties, online Journals, Environmental Law Links  at IUCN

EDO : Useful Law Links : legal resources, directories, government, libraries, lawyers and much more

• WebLaw.edu.au – a Subject Gateway to Australian Legal Resources : Environmental Law
• National Environmental Law Association :  and their LINKS page
• Australasian Legal Information Institute : Cases, Legislation, Library, AustLII provides Law news, databases and  links  to WorldLII – the Declaration on Free Access to Law (WorldLII) - World Legal Information Institute : Free, independent and non-profit access to worldwide law.
• FindLaw Australia – Australian Law, Lawyers, Australian Legal Resources : Professionals, Students, Business, Public, News

Some basic Australian Government LINKS for the Mt Warning Caldera Region:-

• Australian Government
• Qld Government Portal
• NSW Government Portal
• Council of Australian Governments – COAG
• Australian Local Government Association – ALGA
• Qld Department of Local Government – homepage
• NSW Department of Local Government – homepage

A few Australian Environmental Law links from Universities – in case you are interested in studying Environmental Law:-

• The Australian National University: College of Law – Australian Centre for Environmental Law
• The University of Sydney : Australian Centre for Climate & Environmental Law
• Macquarie University, Sydney : Environmental Law
• Monash University Library : Environmental Law
• University of Adelaide Law Library : Environmental Law  - Websites, Journals, Law Reports, Dictionaries and Encyclopedias
• Murdoch University Library, Perth, Western Australia : Library Resources in Environmental Law
• University of Tasmania Library : Guide to Environmental Law Sources

and one more link…..Gazette of Law & Journalism to remind you of the vast networks and legal practices that abound today