Skip Main Navigation
Eventbrite
Browse Events
Organise
Help
Log InSign Up
Menu
Page Content
This event has ended.
Better Laws for a Better Planet Symposium

Mar.

27

Better Laws for a Better Planet Symposium

by Australian Panel of Experts on Environmental Law, National Environmental La...

Actions and Detail Panel

Sales Ended

Date and time

Tue., 27 March 2018

9:00 am – 5:30 pm AEDT

Location

University House Hotel

1 Balmain Crescent

Acton, ACT 2601

Australia

View map

Refund policy

Refunds up to 1 day before event

Description

Better Laws for a Better Planet: A Symposium on the Future of Australia’s Environment Laws


***Full program here***

***Please note: the symposium has sold out. Please contact info@placesyoulove.org to be added to the wait list***


Almost 20 years since the inception of our key national environmental law, the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (Cth), the condition of Australia’s natural and cultural environment continues to decline across most indicators.


With the review of the Act due by 2019, we have an opportunity to improve environmental law and governance in Australia. We need to better value, manage, conserve and restore nature, and reduce adverse environmental impacts.


This symposium brings together experts and interests from across disciplines, sectors and demographics to discuss the key challenges and directions for the next generation of environment laws to deliver genuine environmental protections.


Key topics for discussion will include:


• New governance and principles for Australian environmental law


• Effective democracy: legal frameworks that support human rights and public participation


• Environmental rule of law and compliance


• Air pollution, health and legal frameworks


• Australia on the global stage


• Safeguarding nature and biodiversity



***Speakers announced***


Some of the experts voices we'll be hearing from on the day:


Mr Wally Bell, Ngunnawal Elder, Chair, Buru Ngunawal Aboriginal Corporation


Professor Kate Auty, ACT Commissioner for Sustainability and the Environment

Professor Jan McDonald, Professor of Environmental Law, University of Tasmania / NELA board member

Justice Antonio Benjamin, Chair, IUCN World Commission on Environmental Law

Adjunct Professor Rob Fowler, Convener, Australian Panel of Experts on Environmental Law; Law School, University of South Australia

Dr Bruce Lindsay, Lawyer, Environmental Justice Australia

Dr Hanna Jaireth, Director, National Environmental Law Association (NELA)

Associate Professor Cameron Holley, University of New South Wales Law

Rachel Walmsley, Director, Policy and Law Reform, Environmental Defenders Office NSW


Plus 3 panels:

Panel 1 - "Protecting nature: how the law can respond to Australia’s extinction crisis"

  • Chair: Jess Feehely, Principal Lawyer, EDO Tasmania / Vice President, NELA
  • Emeritus Professor David Farrier, University of Wollongong Law, APEEL member
  • Peter Burnett, PhD Candidate, ANU; former First Assistant Secretary, Department of the Environment
  • Dr Dejan Stojanovic, Post doctoral Fellow (Conservation Biology), ANU
  • Nicola Beynon, Head of Campaigns, Humane Society International

Panel 2 - "Air pollution, health and legal frameworks"

  • Chair: Julia Pitts, The Future Generations Project, Member IUCN WCEL
  • Nicola Rivers, A/g CEO, Environmental Justice Australia, APEEL member
  • Dr Ben Ewald, Senior Lecturer, School of Medicine and Public health, University of Newcastle

Panel 3 - "Compliance and the environmental rule of law"

  • Chair: Rachel Walmsley, Director, Policy and Law Reform, EDO NSW
  • David Morris, CEO, EDO NSW
  • Professor Neil Gunningham, Australian National University, APEEL member
  • Dr Gerry Bates, Specialist in Environmental Law and Policy, Adjunct Professor University of Sydney, APEEL Expert Adviser
  • Danya Jacobs, Lawyer, Forest Law Program, Environmental Justice Australia

And our closing panel - "Envisioning the future: better laws for a better planet"

  • Chair: Dr Hanna Jaireth, Director, NELA
  • Professor Lee Godden, University of Melbourne Law School
  • Dr Michelle Maloney, National Convenor, Australian Earth Laws Alliance
  • Kelly O’Shanassay, CEO, Australian Conservation Foundation
  • Peter Cochrane, Councillor, IUCN
Event ended

Better Laws for a Better Planet Symposium


Follow this organiser to stay informed on future events

Australian Panel of Experts on Environmental Law, National Environmental Law Association, IUCN National Committee Australia and Places You Love

Event creator

Events you might like

  • Cohousing Symposium: Creating Connected, Healthy Communities

    Cohousing Symposium: Creating Connected, Healthy Communities
    Cohousing Symposium: Creating Connected, Healthy Communities

    Sat, Sep 17, 9:30 AM
    Burgmann College • Acton, ACT
    $35 - $50
  • 2022 Australasian AID Conference (AAC2022)

    2022 Australasian AID Conference (AAC2022)
    2022 Australasian AID Conference (AAC2022)

    Mon, Nov 28, 12:00 PM
    Crawford School of Public Policy • Acton, ACT
    $275 - $423.50
  • Public Sector Economist Conference 2022

    Public Sector Economist Conference 2022
    Public Sector Economist Conference 2022

    Fri, Nov 18, 9:00 AM
    Molonglo Theatre, Level 2, JG Crawford Building 132 • Canberra, ACT
    $205
  • What is Free Speech?

    What is Free Speech?
    What is Free Speech?

    Fri, Aug 12, 4:00 PM
    RSSS Auditorium, Level 1 • Acton, ACT
    Free
  • Book launch: Camille Goodman

    Book launch: Camille Goodman
    Book launch: Camille Goodman

    Thu, Sep 22, 6:00 PM
    Phillipa Weeks Staff Library, ANU College of Law, Building 7, Room 7.4.1. • Acton, ACT
    Free
  • 8th Stromlo Plant Pathology Meeting

    8th Stromlo Plant Pathology Meeting
    8th Stromlo Plant Pathology Meeting

    Thu, Dec 1, 8:30 AM
    Australian Centre on China in the World • Canberra, ACT
    $192.50
  • New Farm Next Door

    New Farm Next Door
    New Farm Next Door

    Fri, Aug 26, 9:30 AM
    National Museum of Australia, Visions Theatre • Acton, ACT
    $48.56 - $59.11
  • Mooting Masterclass with Chief Justice McCallum

    Mooting Masterclass with Chief Justice McCallum
    Mooting Masterclass with Chief Justice McCallum

    Tue, Aug 16, 6:00 PM
    Supreme Court of the Australian Capital Territory • Canberra, ACT
    Free
  • Future 21 National Conference

    Future 21 National Conference
    Future 21 National Conference

    Thu, Sep 8, 9:00 AM
    Australian Centre on China in the World • Canberra, ACT
    $180
  • Book Cow Book Chat - Cadance Bell in conversation with Kaya Wilson

    Book Cow Book Chat - Cadance Bell in conversation with Kaya Wilson
    Book Cow Book Chat - Cadance Bell in conversation with Kaya Wilson

    Fri, Aug 12, 5:30 PM
    The Book Cow Bookshop • Kingston, ACT
    Free

Site Navigation

Use Eventbrite

  • How it Works
  • Pricing
  • Event Blog

Plan events

  • Online Registration
  • Low Cost Ticketing Solution
  • Event Management Software

Find events

  • Browse Acton Events
  • Get the Eventbrite App

Connect with us

  • Report This Event
  • Help Centre
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Accessibility
  • Community Guidelines
Eventbrite + Ticketfly

© 2022 Eventbrite