Conferences & Seminars
New Zealand Centre for Environmental Law Conference
The University of Auckland Faculty of Law and the New Zealand Centre for Environmental Law (NZCEL) will host a conference on property rights and sustainability from 16-18 April 2009 in Auckland, New Zealand.
The conference will bring together leading acadamics, judges, government officials, policy analysts and practitioners to examine the future of property rights within the context of sustainable development.
The conference will open with a public address from Judge Christopher Weeramantry (former Vice President of the International Court of Justice) and will feature presentations from a number of prominent scholars and commentators on property rights, sustainability, the environment and resource management.
For more information and the call for papers, visit www.nzcel-conf.auckland.ac.nz
The NZCEL is a specialist centre at the University of Auckland Faculty of Law. Established in 1998 the Centre works with central and local government, environmental and industry groups, practitioners and academic institutions to serve as a focal point for research, education and policy development on a wide range of environmental and resources management law issues, both in New Zealand and internationally. For more information about NZCEL visit www.nzcel.auckland.ac.nz
Environmental Crime Workshop
PLEASE NOTE: THIS CONFERENCE WAS POSTPONED FROM NOVEMBER 2008 AND A NEW DATE WILL BE ADVISED SHORTLY.
The NSW Branch of NELA is hosting an Environmental Crime Workshop in Sydney to increase awareness of the increasing complexity of environmental crime.
The Workshop is recommended for those in governemnt, non-government organisations and law, and aims to equip delegates with an intimate understanding of this area of lwa, as it operates, in order to be effective and professional.
Speakers:
- Hon Justice Preston - CJ of the Land and Environment Court
- Ian Lloyd QC
- Tom Howard and Matthew Baird - Barristers
- Louise Byrne - City of Sydney Council
- Edmund Lee and Paul Vergotis - Solicitors
Further Information: contact Matthew Baird - mbairdadmin@wentworthchambers.com.au
Environment Institute of Australia & New Zealand (EIANZ)
Posted July 23rd, 2008 by administratorThe essentials for environmental experts –
a must attend course for all environmental and legal practitioners - 28 and 29 May 2009
Clayton Utz, 1 O’Connell Street, Sydney
Attending Court? Trying to avoid court altogether? Ever wondered what it is like in a Court Room? How would your work be viewed by a court? This course deals with the essentials for environmental experts — whether or not they are going to court:
· Expert witness roles and requirements
· Giving evidence procedures and process
· Engaging lawyers and professionals
· Ethical responsibilites
· How documents written in everyday practice are looked upon in a court case
Delivered by senior members of the legal and environmental profession.
Day 1: 9am—5pm, followed by a drinks and networking session
Day 2: 9am—2pm
Certified environmental practitioner?
This course will count for 10 hours towards your Professional Development requirements.
For more information about this certification program, visit www.cenvp.org. An initiative of EIANZ. For a registration form, please contact the organizers: mbairdadmin@wentworthchambers.com.au
Fees are $500 for EIANZ members, $600 for EPLA/NELA members, and $800 for non-members.
Victorian Division Conferences & Seminars
Can Whaling in Antarctica be Stopped?
The Federal Court has declared Japanese whaling in Australia's Antarctic waters is unlawful under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (Cth) and granted an injunction restraining it.
NELA and Monash University Law is conducting a seminar which will explore the legal and policy implications of the decision in the Japanese Whaling Case.
Guest Speaker: Dr Chris McGrath, Barrister in the Japanese Whaling Case
When: Wednesday, 7 May 2008, from 6.00-7.30pm
Where: Monash University Law Chambers, 472 Bourke Street, Melbourne
RSVP: by Friday, 2 May to Meli Voursoukis on 03 9905 4135 or meli.voursoukis@law.monash.edu.au
Click on the attachment below for the Seminar Invitation.
Best Practice and Ecological Consulting
NELA Victoria and the Environmental Institute of Australia and New Zealand (EIANZ) is conducting a seminar examining Best Practice and Ecological Consulting on Thursday, 17 April 2008 in the RMIT Research Lounge in Melbourne from 5.00 -8.00pm.
Click on the attachment below for full details and registration information.
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NELA (SA) Planning Law in the Pub
Planning Law in the Pub "AMENDMENTS TO THE RESIDENTIAL CODE"
Guest Speakers: Wendy Bell, on behalf of the Planning Reference Group When: Wednesday, 10 June 2009 from 5.30pm to 7.00pm Where: The Historian Hotel, 19 Coromandel Place, Adelaide Cost: $15.00 for members, $20.00 for non-members (GST inclusive). Payment will be accepted on the night. Drinks and nibbles will be provided RSVP: by Wednesday, 3 June 2009 to wlr@bllawyers.com.au CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW FOR DETAILS AND A REGISTRATION FORM Planning Law in the Pub "MAKING AND MEASURING NOISE?" An Overview of the New Environment Protection (Noise) Policy 2007 Guest Speakers: Jason Turner, Acoustic Engineer, Sonus and Will Van Deur, Principal Policy Officer, EPA When: Wednesday, 30 April 2008 from 5.15pm to 7.00pm Where: Crown and Sceptre Hotel (upstairs), 308 King William Street, Adelaide Cost: $15.00 for members, $20.00 for non-members (GST inclusive). Payment will be accepted on the night. Drinks and nibbles will be provided RSVP: by Wednesday, 30 April 2008 to wlr@bllawyers.com.au
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NELA (WA) Seminars
2009
WA NELA Branch State Conference:
15 May 2009 at the University of Western Australia, under the theme of Coastal Law. Further details will be available soon. Click on the link below for the Conference registration form or contact Matthew Pudovskis for more details m.pudovskis@sso.wa.gov.au
Past Seminars
2008
THE PUBLIC HEALTH BILL (WA) - HEALTHY FOR WHOM?
Date & Time: Tuesday, 29 July 2008 at 5.15pm for 5.30pm start - 7.00pm
Venue: Minter Ellison Boardroom, Level 49, 152-158 St George's Terrace, Perth
CAN WHALING IN ANTARCTICA BE STOPPED?
Speaker: Dr Chris McGrath, Barrister in the Japanese Whaling Case
Date & Time: Tuesday, 3 June 2008 at 5.15pm
A flyer for the seminar is available at http://www.envlaw.com.au/nela_edo_seminar.pdf
The Tasmanian Dams Case Revisited
Presented by Glen McLeod, Partner, Minter Ellison, Perth
Date: Thursday 13 March 2008
Time: 5.15pm - 6.30pm
Venue: Minter Ellison Boardroom, Level 49, 152-158 St George's Terrace, Perth
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NSW NELA Seminar Programme
2008 NELA NSW Seminar Programme
The NSW Division of NELA has planned a series of seminars for 2008. See the attached newsletter for full details and registration form for the first two seminars (8 May and 10 June), and information about seminars later in the year. For further information, contact NELA NSW President, Matthew Baird at matthewbaird@wentworthchambers.com.au. Workshop: Environmental Crime Workshop The NSW Branch of NELA is hosting an Environmental Crime Workshop in Sydney to increase awareness of the increasing complexity of environmental crime. The Workshop is recommended for those in governemnt, non-government organisations and law, and aims to equip delegates with an intimate understanding of this area of lwa, as it operates, in order to be effective and professional. Speakers: Date and Time: Wednesday 19 November 2008, 9.00am to 5.00pm Venue: The American Club, Level 15, 131 Macquarie Street, Sydney Details and Registration: see the flyer (below) for full details and a Registration Form. Further Information: contact Matthew Baird - mbairdadmin@wentworthchambers.com.au Seminar: Climate Change - Facts and Fiction Speaker: Professor Matthew England When: Thursday, 8 May 2008, 5.30-7.00pm Where: Deacons, Level 18, Grosvenor Place, 225 George Street, Sydney Cost: $22 for Members of NELA, EPLA, EIANZ, Young Lawyers; $33 for non-members RSVP: to Matthew Baird - 02 9232 3280 or matthewbaird@wentworthchambers.com.au Seminar: Part 3A - A Review of the Past Three Years Speaker: Panel, chaired by Peter Briggs, Partner Clayton Utz When: Thursday, 10 June 2008, 5.30-7.00pm Where: Clayton Utz Level 24, 1 O'Connell Street, Sydney Cost: $22 for Members of NELA, EPLA, EIANZ, Young Lawyers; $33 for non-members RSVP: to Matthew Baird - 02 9232 3280 or matthewbaird@wentworthchambers.com.au
2007 NELA NSW Seminar Programme
The NSW Division of NELA has planned a series of seminars for 2007. For further information, contact Matthew Baird, the NELA (NSW) President at matthewbaird@wentworthchambers.com.au
March 22 – Environmental Crime
April 24 – Merits Appeals in the Land and Environment Court
May 8 – Native Vegetation
June 19 –Climate Change
July 10 – Heritage Protection
August 14 – Expert Evidence in the LEC
September 25 – Water Reform
October 9 – An international Court for the Environment
November 16 – 1 day Conference – TBC
December 11 – End of Year Drinks
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| Environmental Crime1.pdf | 233.4 KB |
International Association for Impact Assessment (IAIA)
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International Association for Impact Assessment (IAIA): 28th Annual Conference, 4-10 May 2008
- The International Association for Impact Assessment (IAIA) is holding its 28th annual conference in Perth from 4 to 10 May 2008. This is the first time the conference has come to Australia in ten years, and represents a great opportunity to catch up with the latest issues, a;pproaches and solutions in the field of impact assessment, and meet the people that matter in this important area of your members businesses.
- You can view the IAIA Preliminary Program at the IAIA08 website.
- A number of leading Australian companies have alredy taken up the opportunity to sponsor the conference. Additional sponsorship opportunities are available.
- The range of sessions is sure to be of interest to business groups such as NELA. Topics include:Innvoations in Community Engagement; Corporate Stewardship; Social Impact Assessment in the Minerals Sector; Oil for Development; Climate Change and Water Resources Management; Biodiversity Offsets; Aboriginal Engagement in Impact Assessment; Benefit Sharing with Local Communities; EIA Effectiveness.
- These sessions, together with cutting-edge training courses and field-based technical visits, represent great value for members of your association.
- Any questions can be directed to Bridget@iaia.org, Warren.Tacey@dec.wa.gov.au or A.Morrison-Saunders@murdoch.edu.au.