Every two years, member nations of the International Whaling Commission (IWC) convene to discuss matters under the Commissions charter. This year is Australia's turn to host the 70th meeting of the Commission (IWC70) in Hobart, Tasmania between 27th September and 2nd October. This timing could provide a front row seat...
The Australian Government is poised to hand over their national environmental approval responsibilities to states and territories, so the Places You Love alliance commissioned the Environmental Defenders Office to analyse whether state and territory laws can do the job?
The clear answer is no.
