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Text on rocky outback landscape overlay: 3 things you can do for environmental justice this earth day.

Text on rocky outback landscape overlay: 3 things you can do for environmental justice this earth day.

One: sign up to email lists. It might seem like a small step, but it helps you stay directly connected to the organisations you care about. 

Without relying on social media algorithms to decide what you see.

One: sign up to email lists. It might seem like a small step, but it helps you stay directly connected to the organisations you care about. Without relying on social media algorithms to decide what you see.

Two: write a submission. Submissions are a vital part of environmental justice – they give communities a voice in decisions that affect their lives and environment, and help make sure those concerns are heard and recorded. 

You can take that step today by making a quick submission to the the Murray-Darling Basin Plan review.

Two: write a submission. Submissions are a vital part of environmental justice – they give communities a voice in decisions that affect their lives and environment, and help make sure those concerns are heard and recorded. You can take that step today by making a quick submission to the the Murray-Darling Basin Plan review.

Three: donate. Our work is only possible because people like you choose to back it

Your donation powers strategic legal action that holds decision makers accountable – so the law works in practice, not just on paper.

Three: donate. Our work is only possible because people like you choose to back it Your donation powers strategic legal action that holds decision makers accountable – so the law works in practice, not just on paper.

This #EarthDay, there are simple ways to stand up for environmental justice and help create a radically better world.

None of this work happens without people like you.

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The Basin Plan review is underway

We know water law can feel complex. That’s why we’ve made it easier to take part:
📄 Read our submission guide
📅 Join our webinar on 15 April
✍️ Make your submission before 1 May

At a time of climate pressure and over-extraction, this review matters.

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What does it mean for a river to be alive?

EJA lawyer Elke Nicholson joins the More Than Human podcast to explain the global movement behind this idea – and how the law is beginning to recognise nature’s rights.

Read more + listen: envirojustice.org.au/why-the-law-...

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🚨 We recently added a new ground to the case challenging the Minister’s approval of the North West Shelf Extension, on behalf of our client ACF.

The new ground raises apprehended bias. Follow the link for more: envirojustice.org.au/legal-work/c...

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🌱💧Water justice matters – for Traditional Owners, for communities, for farmers, for nature and for everyone who depends on healthy rivers.

The rules for sharing water in the Murray-Darling Basin will be reviewed in 2026. Read more online at: envirojustice.org.au/what-is-the-...

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Thinking of everyone impacted by the Victorian fires, those who’ve had to leave home, those waiting and watching, and those carrying fear, grief and exhaustion today.

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our application to be your go-to environmental justice org in 2026
our application to be your go-to environmental justice org in 2026 YouTube video by Environmental Justice Australia

Was one of your new year resolutions to do more for communities and the planet?

Follow the link and join us as we use the law to build a world that works for all of us: envirojustice.org.au/get-involved...

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Right now, you can have your say on two of the government’s most critical environmental standards. Our legal experts have made it easy, with a clear submission guide and a template.

✍️ Follow the link in bio to have your say. envirojustice.org.au/submission-g...

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⚖️ It takes real courage to stand up for your community – especially when you live more than 450 km from the courtroom and you’re challenging one of the biggest fossil fuel companies on the planet.

More here: envirojustice.org.au/press-releas...

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The amendments on the table show real potential to lift the strength and credibility of our national environment laws. Now it’s up to the Albanese government to apply them in a way that fulfils their promise to protect nature.

Join us for a briefing on 10 Dec: envirojustice.org.au/webinar-meet...

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How to write an EPBC submission in 10 minutes
How to write an EPBC submission in 10 minutes YouTube video by Environmental Justice Australia

Got 15 minutes this weekend? ⏳🌿

Strong national nature laws are on the line, and this is one of the biggest environmental policy moments of our time. Add your voice before Dec 5.

Submission guide here👉envirojustice.org.au/have-your-say-epbc-refor...

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A UN human rights expert has taken an unprecedented step in Australian climate litigation.

Want to learn more?
Join our webinar: envirojustice.org.au/webinar-un-a...
📅 Wed 19 Nov, 4–5pm AEDT

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5 things to include in your submission:

👑Remove king-like discretionary powers
🌳Close deforestation loopholes
🌡️Fix the climate damage gap
🏛️ Ensure national leadership
🚫 Scrap the “pay-to-destroy” offsets scheme

Write your submission today: envirojustice.org.au/have-your-sa...

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A major moment in Australian climate and human rights law.
We’re unpacking what this means in a live webinar:
When the UN steps in: what the amicus bid means for climate and human rights
📅 Wed 19 Nov, 4–5pm AEDT
🔗 RSVP: envirojustice.org.au/webinar-un-a...

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This case could set an important legal precedent to enhance transparency and scrutiny when it comes to protecting threatened species from logging in Tasmania’s forests.

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Australia’s new environment laws will shape everything...

Join Environmental Justice Australia’s legal experts tonight, as we walk you through how to make your voice count before the December deadline.

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Better laws are still possible –if the government removes widespread discretion powers and fixes the glaring gaps.
Read more in our media release:

envirojustice.org.au/press-releas...

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High standards for nature
High standards for nature YouTube video by Environmental Justice Australia

Stay tuned – make sure your voice is heard.

📨 Email Environment Minister Murray Watt now and tell him Australians have high standards – and we expect our laws to live up to them 👉 envirojustice.org.au/australians-...

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Strong laws need strong enforcement
Strong laws need strong enforcement YouTube video by Environmental Justice Australia

Reform is moving fast – follow the link to stay tuned and get updates to your inbox 👉 envirojustice.org.au/environment-...

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🚨Right now, the Albanese government is making the most important changes to our national environment laws in a generation.

It’s time for clear, enforceable standards that actually protect the places and wildlife we love.
🌱 Add your voice → envirojustice.org.au/email-the-en...

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Case briefing: North West Shelf Extension
Case briefing: North West Shelf Extension YouTube video by Environmental Justice Australia

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The North West Shelf extension case Taking the Environment Minister to court over his approval of Australia’s largest, longest operating and most polluting gas project.

EJA lawyers have just filed a Federal Court challenge to Woodside’s North West Shelf Extension on behalf of the Australian Conservation Foundation.

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This morning, we’re alarmed by reports that the Albanese government is nearing a deal with the Coalition to push through environment law reforms.

Read more: envirojustice.org.au/press-releas...

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Strong nature laws to tackle deforestation  #ecologicalbalance #science #climateaction
Strong nature laws to tackle deforestation #ecologicalbalance #science #climateaction YouTube video by Environmental Justice Australia

Ever wondered how logging can slip through our national environment laws? 🌳

EJA explains it comes down to a huge loophole and a glaring blind spot.

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Tackling deforestation starts with strong nature laws Just like the whaling ban gave humpbacks a second chance, strong environment laws could finally tackle the destruction caused by large-scale deforestation and land clearing in Australia.

Every year, deforestation in Australia kills up to 100 million animals. And thanks to loopholes and blind spots, most of it isn’t even checked under our national environment laws.

Add your photo of a species threatened by deforestation to the Wildlife Wall >>

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strong nature laws for climate action
strong nature laws for climate action YouTube video by Environmental Justice Australia

Ever wondered why new coal and gas projects don’t get assessed for their climate damage under our environment laws?

EJA climate lawyer Sam Moorhead explains...
Take action👉
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🚨 Big news: our client The Wilderness Society has just settled a landmark case for threatened wildlife.

For the first time, these animals will finally get legally binding roadmaps to survive and recover.

Read the full story: envirojustice.org.au/landmark-win...

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Prime Minister Albanese has failed young Australians and betrayed their future by setting a weak climate target for 2035 that falls far short of what the science says is essential to avoid the worst climate damage.

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Ask us anything 👇

Over the next few weeks we’re diving deep into Australia’s nature laws. Ever wondered:
🌳 Why do our laws still allow logging?
🔥 Will we finally get laws that stop climate destruction?
📜 When will new laws actually be introduced?

Now’s your chance to ask. What do you want to know?

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Want the full story on how Australia’s nature laws work — and how we can fix them?

We’ve answered your top 10 questions here:
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Together, we can push for strong, enforceable laws that actually protect nature.
#NatureLaws #EnvironmentalJustice

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