Posted 2/4/09 

Environment Defenders' Office

EDO workshops

The EDO conducts tailored workshops and forums for community and environment group members around specific topics or issues, at little or no charge to attendees. Currently on offer are VCAT Planning & Environment Appeals, Biodiversity Law and Native Vegetation workshops.

Community and environment groups in greater Melbourne and regional Victoria are invited to partner with the EDO and host workshops in their region, tailored to local needs.

For more information contact the EDO office: (03) 8341 3100. Email: edovic (at) edo (dot) org (dot) au  edovic@edo.org.au

From time to time, the EDO also offers the opportunity to individuals to attend workshops in the 60L Green Building in Carlton. These opportunities will be publicised here and in our e-Bulletin. You can receive the free e-Bulletin by emailing a subscribe request to edovic (at) edo (dot) org (dot) au. edovic@edo.org.au

Both the Biodiversity Law and Native Vegetation Law and Policy workshops include a set of reference materials, packaged in a take-home folder.

VCAT Planning & Environment Appeals

EDO Planning Appeals training for community and environment groups

This workshop covers important topics designed to assist community and environment groups with VCAT reviews or planning panel hearings. Topics may include:

• Introduction to the Planning and Environment Act 1987
• Overview of the Victorian planning system
• Decisions and decision makers
• Your rights to participate
• The Planning process
• Hearings
• VCAT decisions and panel recommendations - what next?
• Case studies and discussion

The EDO gratefully acknowledges the support of the Legal Services Board for this program.

Click here for program flyer (PDF, 95KB)

For more information or to discuss a workshop for your group, contact EDO Victoria (03) 8341 3100 or jode (dot) cowie (at) edo (dot) org (dot) au

Regional workshop dates:

• None currently scheduled - contact us now to book one in your area.

Dates in Carlton 2009:

• Tuesday 14 April 2009, 5.30-7.30pm, 60L Green Building Carlton, ground floor meeting room 1.
• Tuesday 19 May 2009, 5.30-7.30pm, 60L Green Building Carlton, ground floor meeting room 1.
• Tuesday 9 June 2009, 5.30-7.30pm, 60L Green Building Carlton, ground floor meeting room 1.
• Tuesday 14 July 2009, 5.30-7.30pm, 60L Green Building Carlton, ground floor meeting room 1.
• Tuesday 11 August 2009, 5.30-7.30pm, 60L Green Building Carlton, ground floor meeting room 1.
• Tuesday 8 September 2009, 5.30-7.30pm, 60L Green Building Carlton, ground floor meeting room 1.

Biodiversity Law

EDO Biodiversity Law training for community and environment groups

The focus of the workshops is on biodiversity law and policy and topics will include:

• An overview of Victorian and Commonwealth legislation such as the Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act 1988 and the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act);
• Consideration of important processes such as nomination and listing, and preparation of Action Statements and recovery plans;
• The protection of habitat under Planning Schemes;
• Critical evaluation of the operation of Victorian and Commonwealth legislation and needs or opportunities for reform.

Click here for program flyer (PDF, 76KB)

Contact us to book a workshop for your group anywhere in Victoria.

Native Vegetation Law and Policy

EDO Native Vegetation Law and Policy training for community and environment groups

This workshop covers a range of important topics such as net gain, offsets, clause 52.17, overlays, the Native Vegetation Framework, conservation significance, endangered species laws, and more.

The EDO gratefully acknowledges the support of the Victoria Law Foundation for this program.

Click here for program flyer (PDF,76KB)

Contact us to book a workshop for your group anywhere in Victoria.