The Fact Sheets below are current as of 2015 and are currently being amended.
Fact Sheet 1
Environment Impact Assessment
This Fact Sheet was produced by the Environmental Law Association to provide a plain language introduction to Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) procedures under the Environment Management Act 2005.
Fact Sheet 2
Pollution and Waste Disposal
This Fact Sheet was produced by the Environmental Law Association to provide a plain language introduction to national pollution control laws, including the Environment Management Act, Litter Decree, Water Supply Act and the Public Health Act.
Fact Sheet 3
Forestry Law
This Fact Sheet was produced by the Environmental Law Association to provide a plain language introduction to legal issues related to logging, including: landowner consent, timber licensing, logging plans, environmental impact assessment and operational standards set out in the national logging code of practice. This Fact Sheet also describes legal mechanisms for protecting forests, including nature reserves, protected catchment areas and conservation leases.
Fact Sheet 4
Fisheries Law
This Fact Sheet was produced by the Environmental Law Association to provide a plain language introduction to legal issues related to fishing, including traditional fishing rights, licensing under the Fisheries Act, gazettal of marine reserves, size limits, gear restrictions, protected species and fisheries compliance and enforcement issues.
Fact Sheet 5
Participating In Decision Making
This fact Sheet was produced by the Environmental Law Association to help members of the public participate effectively in environmental decision-making processes.