Environmental law
Alternative labels
Environmental constitutionalism
Article
The undemocratic origins of the Nature Positive plan
This paper highlights the Federal Government's intention to enshrine Nature Positive principles into our domestic legal system. Nature Positive includes a voluntary commitment to protect and conserve 30 per cent of Australia's land and oceans by 2030 - a commitment proposed by international conservation groups but not rising from any international agreement. There are two...
Guide
Climate and environmental whistleblowing
With the rising influence of fossil fuel industries over Australian politics, this guide has been produced to protect and empower environmental and climate whistleblowers. It is a practical legal resource to support any person to raise concerns about climate and environmental wrongdoing in Australia.
Report
Set and forget: how offsets under national environmental law drive habitat destruction
The authors of this report argue that there needs to be a shift away from the emphasis on 'offsetting' as a response to environmental impacts. New ‘nature positive’ reforms proposed by the Albanese Government must prioritise strong, up-front protection of habitat if we are to halt and reverse the decline of nature in Australia.
Report
Extinction wrapped 2023
This publication presents a snapshot of the nature destruction that was facilitated by Australia’s failing nature laws in 2023.
Report
Business, planetary boundaries, and the right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment
This report calls for systemic and transformative changes to achieve a just and sustainable future, including new business models, climate and environmental laws that incorporate planetary limits, fiscal policies that internalize externalities and reduce inequality, and holistic societal goals that replace gross domestic product (GDP) and limitless growth.