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Environmental Law Advice and Litigation Fund
Environmental Defender's Office ACT
Email edoact@edo.org.au
Support the Environmental Defender's Office (ACT) Environmental Law Advice and Litigation Fund
Who is going to defend the Environment?
We can no longer rely upon government to be responsible for the protection of our environment. In the ACT we have witnessed the government sell off precious remnant woodlands of national significance at East O'Malley for development. In 2004 it recalled Parliament especially to enact special legislation to block public appeal rights, and to ensure a four lane freeway is built through prime areas of native bush in Canberra Nature Park. It has spoken many fine words about legislating for sustainability whilst doing little to address greenhouse emissions from our reliance on private car transport.
The ACT government has recently cut all of its funding to EDO ACT. However - given what is going on across Australia and in our region - a full time EDO is necessary. The experience, skill and success of the national network of EDOs in defending the environment suggests it is very worthwhile to scrutinise and challenge the decisions and actions of government and corporations. Our goal is to empower individuals and community groups to use the legal system to protect the environment.
We depend on the generosity of the community to support our vital work all over Australia. By supporting our Litigation Fund, and pledging an annual donation, you will be making a practical contribution towards the work undertaken in the ACT and surrounding region.
Who is going to defend the Environment?
We can no longer rely upon government to be responsible for the protection of our environment. In the ACT we have witnessed the government sell off precious remnant woodlands of national significance at East O'Malley for development. In 2004 it recalled Parliament especially to enact special legislation to block public appeal rights, and to ensure a four lane freeway is built through prime areas of native bush in Canberra Nature Park. It has spoken many fine words about legislating for sustainability whilst doing little to address greenhouse emissions from our reliance on private car transport.
The ACT government has recently cut all of its funding to EDO ACT. However - given what is going on across Australia and in our region - a full time EDO is necessary. The experience, skill and success of the national network of EDOs in defending the environment suggests it is very worthwhile to scrutinise and challenge the decisions and actions of government and corporations. Our goal is to empower individuals and community groups to use the legal system to protect the environment.
What we are doing...
The EDO in the ACT and the surrounding region considers the following activities as its core functions
- Educating members of the community about access to the legal system, the processes established by, and rights under, environmental laws.
- Providing actual legal assistance to persons who cannot otherwise afford or obtain such services who are protecting the environment.
- Scrutinize and comment on existing and proposed legislation to ensure that legislation considers the effect on the environment and on future generations.
We depend on the generosity of the community to support our vital work all over Australia. By supporting our Litigation Fund, and pledging an annual donation, you will be making a practical contribution towards the work undertaken in the ACT and surrounding region.
Are donations tax deductible? No
Will I receive a receipt for my donation?
Yes, immediately sent to you by email when approved.
Donate to Environmental Law Advice and Litigation Fund
- Give a one-off donation online
- Give a regular donation online
- Donate by mail
- Leave a bequest
To donate by mail, please download a printable donation form and send through the post to:
Po Box 574
CANBERRA CITY ACT 2601
Po Box 574
CANBERRA CITY ACT 2601
To leave a bequest in your will, please read the wills and bequests page for Environmental Defender's Office ACT.
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