28 March, 2019
Plans to encourage ecotourism in the state’s national parks have provoked alarm among the community, and concerns it could lead to inappropriate development that may jeopardise our most precious natural areas.
This factsheet provides helpful hints describing how the decision is made as to whether a development is code or impact assessable under the Planning Act 2016 (Qld).
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Adani has embarked upon a well-funded, co-ordinated strategy to bully and intimidate its critics, including EDO Qld.
Do you know your community rights under the Water Act 2000 (Qld)? Find out what the Water Act does and how you can make sure our water is allocated in a safe and sustainable way. Our updated community water rights factsheet is now available to download.
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Remembering Dr John Sinclair AO, the dedicated conservationist who helped protect Fraser Island from mining for future generations.
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Thinking of using a drone for environmental monitoring in Queensland? Here's all you need to know.
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Adani’s latest plans show the company effectively surrendered plans to protect 2000-plus hectares of core Black-throated Finch habitat.
Koala numbers have dropped alarmingly in Queensland. This factsheet outlines the federal, state and local laws that seek to protect koala habitat in Queensland and opportunities for the community to have their concerns heard around proposed impacts to koalas.
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This factsheet provides an overview of the laws that regulate vegetation clearing outside of the urban footprint, particularly under the Vegetation Management Act 1999 (Qld), as well as a snapshot of recent amendments to this Act.
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