In honour of our friend and colleague Nicola Franklin - a dedicated Public Law academic, teacher, administrator and a true environmentalist.
If you are able, please leave a gift to EDO in memory of Nicola. Nicola was a cherished and generous supporter.
Environemntal Defenders Office is a community legal centre specialising in public interest environmental law.
We help people who want to protect the environment through law. Our core functions are:
Each year the Environmental Defenders Office (EDO) provides free legal advice thousands of individuals and community groups across the coutry. We also run free legal workshops for local communities. EDO has run a number of landmark legal cases in the courts and undertakes policy and law reform work at both the State and Federal level.
EDO also operates an Aboriginal Engagement Program, a Scientific Advisory Service, an Outreach Program and an International Program providing assistance to legal groups in the south Pacific.
Our reputation is built on:
Successful environmental outcomes using the law
With 30 years' experience in environmental law, EDO has a proven track record in achieving positive environmental outcomes for the community.
Broad environmental expertise
EDO is the acknowledged expert when it comes to the law and how it applies to the environment. We help the community to solve environmental issues by providing legal and scientific advice, community legal education and proposals for better laws.
Independent and accessible services
As a non-government and not-for-profit legal centre, our services are provided without fear or favour. Anyone can contact us to get free initial legal advice about an environmental problem, with many of our services targeted at rural and regional communities.
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In honour of our friend and colleague Nicola Franklin - a dedicated Public Law academic, teacher, administrator and a true environmentalist.
If you are able, please leave a gift to EDO in memory of Nicola. Nicola was a cherished and generous supporter.
Environemntal Defenders Office is a community legal centre specialising in public interest environmental law.
We help people who want to protect the environment through law. Our core functions are:
Each year the Environmental Defenders Office (EDO) provides free legal advice thousands of individuals and community groups across the coutry. We also run free legal workshops for local communities. EDO has run a number of landmark legal cases in the courts and undertakes policy and law reform work at both the State and Federal level.
EDO also operates an Aboriginal Engagement Program, a Scientific Advisory Service, an Outreach Program and an International Program providing assistance to legal groups in the south Pacific.
Our reputation is built on:
Successful environmental outcomes using the law
With 30 years' experience in environmental law, EDO has a proven track record in achieving positive environmental outcomes for the community.
Broad environmental expertise
EDO is the acknowledged expert when it comes to the law and how it applies to the environment. We help the community to solve environmental issues by providing legal and scientific advice, community legal education and proposals for better laws.
Independent and accessible services
As a non-government and not-for-profit legal centre, our services are provided without fear or favour. Anyone can contact us to get free initial legal advice about an environmental problem, with many of our services targeted at rural and regional communities.
Yes
Yes, as soon as your donation is processed.
