Article written by Sheree Bega | 9 February 2022
“Forestry, Fisheries and Environment Minister Barbara Creecy has gazetted a proposed amendment to environmental regulations that make it mandatory for any person who wants to submit environmental appeals to appoint a registered environmental assessment practitioner (EAP) to conduct the appeal.
This proposal, made on New Year’s Eve, has sparked deep concern from civil society groups, who say the intended amendment violates fundamental constitutional rights to public participation and, if implemented, stands to be legally challenged and set aside.”
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