The Environmental Defenders Office Qld held a LawJam (public seminar) on the topic of environmental economics and environmental law for major projects in Queensland, on 12 November 2015.

This is the panel discussion at end of the LawJam, where all speakers took questions from the audience. 

Speakers were:
Rod Campbell, Director of Research, The Australia Institute
Sean Ryan, Principal Solicitor, the Environmental Defenders Office Qld
Cameron Murray, Economist, University of Qld

The Environmental Defenders Office Queensland is a community legal centre which assists people wanting to protect the environment in the public interest. We run landmark court cases, provide free legal advice, undertake important law reform activities, and educate and empower the community through easy-to-read publications, workshops and free public seminars (like this one). We currently receive no government funding of any kind, and rely entirely on the support of donors and volunteers.

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LawJam: Economics & Environmental Law - Panel Discussion

an in-depth discussion of how Queensland can overcome the hurdles currently blocking the renewable energy industry from taking off, to ensure a safer climate in the future.

Guest speakers:
Trevor Berrill, Sustainable Energy Systems Consultant and Educator
Paul Jones, Managing Director, CSA Services
Gerald Arends, Director, Pegasus Legal


Trevor Berrill

Paul Jones

Introduction/Dr Justine Bell-James “Paris: Has the world been saved?”

“Paris: Its implications for environmental jurisprudence in Australia”

The Hon Justice Brian Preston SC

The Environmental Defenders Office Queensland is a community legal centre which assists people wanting to protect the environment in the public interest. We run landmark court cases, provide free legal advice, undertake important law reform activities, and educate and empower the community through easy-to-read publications, workshops and seminars. We currently receive no government funding of any kind, and rely entirely on the support of donors and volunteers.

EDO Qld

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