EDO Seminar Series - The Precautionary Principle 13th July
EDO Seminar Series 2010
THE PRECAUTIONARY PRINCIPLE
– What is it?
– How do courts use it to protect the environment?
The precautionary principle has been around for over 20 years and is a key principle in Australian environment and planning legislation. But how useful is it for decision-makers and does its application assist in environment protection?
The Hon. Justice Kevin Bell
of the Supreme Court of Victoria will join us for this month's EDO seminar on the application of the precautionary principle by decision-makers in Victoria. Justice Bell will discuss its application in VCAT, Nick Wimbush
will discuss its consideration by Planning Panels Victoria and Professor Lee Godden
will discuss the evolution of the principle around the world.
Speaker details:
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The Hon. Justice Kevin Bell
– Justice of the Supreme Court of Victoria and Former President of the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT)
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Nick Wimbush
– Senior Panel Member of Planning Panels Victoria
- Professor Lee Godden - Director of the Centre for Resources, Energy and Environmental Law at Melbourne University
RSVP essential:
EDO Victoria office, (03) 8341 3100 edovic@edo.org.au
Tuesday 13 July 2010
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5.45pm for a 6.00pm start
60L Green Building, Carlton
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