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We're a public interest legal organisation for environmental justice and a radically better world. ⚖️🌿 Authorised by E McKinnon & N Rivers EJA Melbourne Website ➡️ https://envirojustice.org.au Contact us ➡️ [email protected]

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Environmental Justice Australia @envirojustice.bsky.social · Feb 24

We're Environmental Justice Australia – a public interest legal org working for a better world. 🌍⚖️ We’re on Bluesky because we want to share freely with our community – without being moderated by billionaires. Follow us to stay in the loop! #EnvironmentalJustice

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Our story - Environmental Justice Australia

At Environmental Justice Australia, we've delivered justice for nature and people for more than 30 years, for a radically better world.

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Environmental Justice Australia @envirojustice.bsky.social · 14h

This morning, we’re alarmed by reports that the Albanese government is nearing a deal with the Coalition to push through environment law reforms.

Read more: envirojustice.org.au/press-releas...

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Environmental Justice Australia @envirojustice.bsky.social · 1d

Ever wondered how logging can slip through our national environment laws? 🌳

EJA explains it comes down to a huge loophole and a glaring blind spot.

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Strong nature laws to tackle deforestation #ecologicalbalance #science #climateaction

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Environmental Justice Australia @envirojustice.bsky.social · 2d

Every year, deforestation in Australia kills up to 100 million animals. And thanks to loopholes and blind spots, most of it isn’t even checked under our national environment laws.

Add your photo of a species threatened by deforestation to the Wildlife Wall >>

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Tackling deforestation starts with strong nature laws

Just like the whaling ban gave humpbacks a second chance, strong environment laws could finally tackle the destruction caused by large-scale deforestation and land clearing in Australia.

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Environmental Justice Australia @envirojustice.bsky.social · 7d

Ever wondered why new coal and gas projects don’t get assessed for their climate damage under our environment laws?

EJA climate lawyer Sam Moorhead explains...
Take action👉
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strong nature laws for climate action

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Environmental Justice Australia @envirojustice.bsky.social · 16d

🚨 Big news: our client The Wilderness Society has just settled a landmark case for threatened wildlife.

For the first time, these animals will finally get legally binding roadmaps to survive and recover.

Read the full story: envirojustice.org.au/landmark-win...

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Environmental Justice Australia @envirojustice.bsky.social · 21d

Prime Minister Albanese has failed young Australians and betrayed their future by setting a weak climate target for 2035 that falls far short of what the science says is essential to avoid the worst climate damage.

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Environmental Justice Australia @envirojustice.bsky.social · 23d

Ask us anything 👇

Over the next few weeks we’re diving deep into Australia’s nature laws. Ever wondered:
🌳 Why do our laws still allow logging?
🔥 Will we finally get laws that stop climate destruction?
📜 When will new laws actually be introduced?

Now’s your chance to ask. What do you want to know?

Environmental Justice Australia @envirojustice.bsky.social · 27d

Want the full story on how Australia’s nature laws work — and how we can fix them?

We’ve answered your top 10 questions here:
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Together, we can push for strong, enforceable laws that actually protect nature.
#NatureLaws #EnvironmentalJustice

Environmental Justice Australia @envirojustice.bsky.social · 29d

Victoria just created 3 new national parks and 2 conservation parks, This protects habitat for more than 380 threatened species and is the first big addition to parks in 14 years.

Decades of community advocacy made this happen. Now it’s time for government to fund their care and restoration.

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Environmental Justice Australia @envirojustice.bsky.social · Sep 2

To all First Nations people and people of colour – we stand with you, we honour your strength, and we recommit to the fight for safety, justice and truth.

Environmental Justice Australia @envirojustice.bsky.social · Sep 1

⚖️Environmental lawyers, join the team at EJA + use your skills to protect vital NT ecosystems from destruction!

🗞️ We're also looking for a skilled media + communications coordinator to bring our legal work to life in the public arena.

See job ads and apply: envirojustice.org.au/get-involved...

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Environmental Justice Australia @envirojustice.bsky.social · Aug 21

🌏 For over 20 years, Nicola Rivers has worked with Australia’s national nature laws. She knows every section, every loophole, every trigger.

Now with once-in-a-generation reform on the line, she shares what’s really at stake.

📢 Want the full story? www.thenewdaily.com.au/life/science...

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Environmental Justice Australia @envirojustice.bsky.social · Aug 20

📅Join us TONIGHT for a live briefing to hear from environmental lawyers as they break down what’s happening and give you the tools to have your say by writing to your MP.

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Environmental Justice Australia @envirojustice.bsky.social · Aug 19

🎬 This is Part 2 of our Nature Laws: Unsolved series — looking back at what happened, what’s changed, and why the fight for nature law reform is far from over.

📖 Catch up on the full story and RSVP to our upcoming webinar here: envirojustice.org.au/nature-law-r...

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Nature law reform: unsolved. Part 2

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Environmental Justice Australia @envirojustice.bsky.social · Aug 19

Can’t wait for part 2?
📖 Follow the link for the full story: envirojustice.org.au/nature-law-r...

🗓️ Sign up to our upcoming nature laws webinar and find out how you can push for laws that actually protect nature

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Nature law reform: unsolved. Part 1

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Environmental Justice Australia @envirojustice.bsky.social · Aug 18

EJA lawyers were back in court representing Lock the Gate for their landmark Beetaloo Sub-Basin fracking case.

This is the first-ever test of Australia’s strengthened “water trigger”, which protects water from unconventional gas projects.

Read the recap: envirojustice.org.au/closing-subm...

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Environmental Justice Australia @envirojustice.bsky.social · Aug 18

Here we are again, trying to fix Australia’s broken environment laws.

So far: no community consultation. No transparency. Breakneck speed.

Take action now:
- RSVP to our webinar envirojustice.org.au/nature-law-r...
- Share this post so others know what’s at stake.

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Our Nature Laws are being rewritten - act now!

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Environmental Justice Australia @envirojustice.bsky.social · Aug 14

Right now, the Albanese government is rewriting parts of the EPBC Act.

What’s decided in the next few weeks could lock in the rules that govern nature protection for decades.

The time to act is now: envirojustice.org.au/nature-law-r...

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Environmental Justice Australia @envirojustice.bsky.social · Aug 13

You’re going to start hearing a lot about “climate targets”. They’re the climate action plans every country must submit under the Paris Agreement – right now, Australia is working on its next one.

Stay tuned for updates.

Environmental Justice Australia @envirojustice.bsky.social · Aug 1

“A new legal standard for climate justice” – Retta Berryman, EJA.
The International Court of Justice has delivered a powerful advisory opinion: countries that fail to act on climate could be breaching international law.
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#ClimateJustice #ICJ #PabaiPabai #PISFCC

Environmental Justice Australia @envirojustice.bsky.social · Jul 29

"The court has really met the moment in bringing all of those legal obligations and interpreting them in the climate reality, and the urgency of this kind of existential crisis for the entire world,” said Retta Berryman, EJA.

Read more: www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07...

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Environmental Justice Australia @envirojustice.bsky.social · Jul 24

“To put it simply, this case is historic!”
– EJA Senior Lawyer Hannah White on yesterday's International Court of Justice decision, speaking to ABC News.

Watch more:
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Environmental Justice Australia @envirojustice.bsky.social · Jul 24

Historic win for climate justice!

“This is a huge moment for young people who bear the burden of the climate crisis – the world’s highest court has confirmed countries must cut emissions or face the consequences.”
— Maya Farmer, Generation Justice

Find out more:

Watershed ICJ ruiling

A historic ruling from the world’s highest court has put governments – including Australia – on notice: climate inaction is no longer just a political failure, but a legal one.

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Environmental Justice Australia @envirojustice.bsky.social · Jul 24

I'm Maddie.

This week the Environment Minister visited my home state to see the devastation caused by the toxic algal bloom, wreaking havoc since March.

This disaster is a wake-up call. We need urgent leadership – and real climate action now!

We've gone to the UN: www.generationjustice.org.au

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Environmental Justice Australia @envirojustice.bsky.social · Jul 14

Today is historic.

After years of courage and persistence, the Federal Court will hand down its judgment in Uncle Pabai and Uncle Paul’s landmark climate case.

Stand with them by adding your name to the Mura Kalmel Sipa pledge: australianclimatecase.org.au/stand-with-uncle-paul-and-uncle-pabai

The Australian Climate Case

We’re two Traditional Owners from Gudamalulgal in the Torres Strait, and we’re taking the Australian Government to court for failing to prevent climate change. Our people have lived on these islands f...

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