Environmental Law

Research Theme

‘Environmental accounting’ could revolutionise nature conservation, but Australia has squandered its potential

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GreenLaw proposes clean, community-focused energy solution at ACT inquiry

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Electric car revolution fails to spark for Australia consumers

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A major report excoriated Australia’s environment laws. Sussan Ley’s response is confused and risky

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GreenLaw students debunk environmental ‘lawfare’ myth with landmark study

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Green gas: Law and policy for renewable gas – A comparative study of models for guarantees of origin and incentives using blockchain

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This project seeks to engage with international researchers and industry to explore the way that peer-to-peer trading between micro-energy grids can improve the resilience of physical and digital systems. Find ways to use data gathered from the use of blockchain technology to improve efficiencies.

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The Commonwealth’s power to use the ADF to provide civil aid during disasters and pandemics

During the January bushfires, the Prime Minister observed that using the Australian Defence Force (ADF) to provide aid was ‘testing the limits of constitutionally defined roles and responsibilities’. The ‘Royal Commission into National Natural Disaster Arrangements’ was established to inquire into these limits.