Coast Law in Western Australia – January 2003

Based on papers presented the EDO’s Coast Law Conference in 2002, this book outlines the laws applying to different aspects of the coastal environment. With a foreword is by celebrated West Australian author, Tim Winton, this book is an invaluable resource to anyone engaged in coastal land management.

Currently out of print.

The Law of Landcare - 2nd edition September 2001

The Law of Landcare is the first comprehensive guide to environmental law in rural Western Australia. It is an invaluable and practical resource, which spells out the legal rights and responsibilities associated with land management and conservation. The Law of Landcare provides farmers, landcare workers and the wider rural community with a clear understanding of the many overlapping legal provisions that apply to rural lands. Soft cover, 299 pp. including index.

Currently out of print.

Disappearing Acts

A guide to Australia's threatened species law.For the first time State, Territory, Commonwealth and international laws have been reviewed and compared, to give a snapshot of how threatened Australian native species are protected. This book highlights both strengths and weaknesses of Commonwealth, State and Territory laws protecting threatened animals and plants. This book is an informative read and helpful as a guide for submissions on the new Biodiversity Conservation Act presently begin drafted for Western Australia.

Currently out of print.

A Guide to the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999

Proceedings of a seminar held in March 2001 into the Commonwealth’s new environmental protection legislation.

Currently out of print.

Planning for the Environment

Proceedings of a seminar held on 19 May 2000 into WA's planning laws and how to improve them.

Currently out of print.

A Guide to Environmental Law in WA

This guide clarifies how the law can be used to prevent or remedy environmental problems. It features Planning, Heritage and Mining Law, Pollution Control, Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Litigation. Also included is an account of the OK Tedi case by the instructing solicitor in the case, John Gordon. A Guide to Environmental Law in WA provides a current overview of State legislation and common law principles. This concise and user-friendly resource will be invaluable to practising lawyers, environmental professionals and law students.p

Currently out of print.