AELERT News Desk
Join the AELERT National Council
The AELERT National Council is calling for expressions of interest for a Tasmanian representative to join the governance team. This exciting opportunity is suited for a qualified and experienced individual, working both inside and outside front-line government...
Upcoming Community of Practice Meeting Schedule (Feb/Mar)
2024 is here and we have a new Community of Practice meeting schedule live for February and March, this list will be updated soon as a few more CoP's lock in meeting dates and special guests, so keep your eyes peeled! It's not too late to join in on the upcoming CoP...
Major wildlife case updates from the Conservation Regulator Victoria
Recently, there have been major developments in several major investigations into wildlife crime, including a court case result about koala cruelty at Cape Bridgewater and substantial charges laid in relation to an alleged illegal wildlife trade syndicate. The...
The latest issue of The Regulator magazine
Read issue #4 of The Regulator magazine for 2023, covering news and topics in the world of offshore energy regulation.In this issue NOPSEMA wrap up a big year for the industry, with CEO Sue McCarrey discussing some of the major issues and developments.Also in this...
International Network News: IMPEL (Nov/Dec)
Welcome to the new IMPEL newsletter! The aim of the newsletter is to give you a quick overview of some of the recent news stories and activities in the network. If you have any feedback or would like to see additional topics covered in the newsletter, please send an...
Webinars provide insights into managing coastal NSW
Council staff involved in planning and managing coastal NSW can now access recordings of three recent NSW Marine Estate Management Strategy (MEMS) webinars. The webinar recordings can be viewed via the following links:Initiative 1: Water quality and litterInitiative...
NELA 2023 National Conference recap
In September 2023 NELA hosted a successful National Conference at the University of Melbourne. The conference gathered leading experts and thinkers across the judiciary, academia, government, environmental NGOs and legal sectors for a day of interactive and dynamic...
Now More Than Ever – National Reconciliation Week 2024
Reconciliation Australia has released the new theme for National Reconciliation Week 2024. Now More Than Ever reminds us that, no matter what, the fight for justice and the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will – and must – continue. There have...
Court hits dumpers hard (NSW)
The Western Weekender reports that the NSW EPA has successfully prosecuted Ghossayn group and its director, George Ghossayn, due to unlawful transport and disposal of more than 1200 tonnes of waste and fined Dani Geagea, director of demolition and waste removal...
Fined for illegal logging (NSW)
The Manning River Times writes that the Forestry Corporation of NSW has allegedly harvested protected trees in Coopernook State Forest, resulting in a legally binding Enforceable Undertaking with the NSW EPA, requiring the company to contribute $500,000 towards four...
Share your feedback in the 2023 AELERT Member Survey
The AELERT 2023 Member Survey is here and we want YOU to share your thoughts, ideas and observations on the network and help us to take meaningful actions towards an even more exciting year in 2024. This has been a significant year for the network and we have you to...
2023: A year in review with AELERT CEO Greg Abood
G’day Regulators, Happy 20th birthday AELERT. AELERT’s first conference was in Melbourne in November 2003. Past leaders and practitioners (from Peter Wells to Monica Collins) have all combined to make this unique network what it is today and what it will be for years...
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