NELA 2021 Essay Competition
The NELA Essay Competition seeks submissions of high quality, cutting-edge scholarship on Australian environmental law and/or climate change.
Recent changes in the Waste Industry
UWA E-Zone (Central 105 & 106 Engineering Foundation Learning Studio) 35 Stirling Hwy, Crawley, Western Australia, AustraliaThe Western Australian Waste industry has seen a number of new developments in legal and policy framework, including amendments to Environmental Protection Act 1986 (WA) and the publication of papers by the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER) addressing the closed loop economy, waste derived materials and the waste levy.
A Comparative Study: Independent Planning Bodies in NSW, VIC and TAS
ZoomThe webinar will focus on:
The functions and responsibilities of independent planning bodies in New South Wales (NSW Independent Planning Commission), Victoria (Planning Panels and Environment Effects Inquiries) and Tasmania (Tasmanian Planning Commission).
Mapping the regulation of mine closure
ZoomMapping the regulation of mine closure: a CRC time project Presented by Professor Alex Gardner and Laura Hamblin The project (15 March - 24 December 2021) has three stages in mapping the Australian regulation of mine closure, focusing on Queensland, Victoria, Western Australia and the Commonwealth: Key concepts, goals and institutions. The current regulatory frameworks…
2021 Mahla Pearlman Oration
Law Society of WA Level 5, 160 St Georges Terrace, Perth, Western Australia, AustraliaThe annual event is a tribute to Chief Judge Pearlman’s achievements and an inspiration to younger generations of environmental lawyers.
The Role of the Paris Agreement Implementation and Compliance Committee
ZoomThe Paris Agreement Implementation and Compiance Committee is a transparent, non-adversarial and non-punitive body that considers the national capabilities and respective circumstances of treaty parties.
The challenges of regulating, investigating and managing PFAS – the “forever chemicals”
ZoomThe challenges of regulating, investigating and managing PFAS.
2021 National Conference | Session 2 – ‘Legal strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions’ | 10 Sept 4pm-5.30pm AEST
ZoomThe 2021 NELA National Conference will feature a range of speakers across law, academia, industry and government.It will explore the links between biodiversity and pandemics, legal strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and corporate responsibility and environmental impacts. Due to Covid-19, this conference will be held virtually but it still offers delegates opportunities to network…
2021 National Conference | Session 3 – ‘Corporate responsibilities and environmental impacts’ | 17 Sept 4pm-5.30pm AEST
ZoomThe 2021 NELA National Conference will feature a range of speakers across law, academia, industry and government.It will explore the links between biodiversity and pandemics, legal strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and corporate responsibility and environmental impacts. Due to Covid-19, this conference will be held virtually but it still offers delegates opportunities to network…
2021 National Conference | Session 4 – ‘Pandemics and national environmental law reform’ | 24 Sept 4pm-5.30pm AEST
ZoomThe 2021 NELA National Conference will feature a range of speakers across law, academia, industry and government.It will explore the links between biodiversity and pandemics, legal strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and corporate responsibility and environmental impacts. Due to Covid-19, this conference will be held virtually but it still offers delegates opportunities to network…
NELA Annual General Meeting
ZoomNELA's Annual General Meeting on 13 October 1-2pm (AEDST) 10-11am (AWST) Guest speaker: Brian Walters AM QC Join on Zoom Meeting ID: 827 8350 8793 Passcode: 228938
Te Piringa Environmental Law Symposium – free on Zoom – The University of Waikato
ZoomYou're invited to register for the Te Piringa Environmental Law Symposium, supported by IUCN Academy of Environmental Law, a one-day online symposium showcasing cutting-edge environmental law research and policy. The Symposium is held in celebration of Te Piringa Faculty of Law's 30th anniversary. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/te-piringa-environmental-law-symposium-registration-160472733265