Australian Environment and Planning Law

The Australian Environment & Planning Law Group of the Legal Practice Section of the Law Council of Australia  is a representative group of leading environment and planning lawyers in Australia.

Role and Objectives

To advise and assist the Federal Government and State Governments and Territories on:

  • the reform of water law in Australia; including any legislation brought forward in relation to the Murray/Darling system;
  • the proposed Federal legislation on carbon trading;
  • legislation on biodiversity, and ecologies;
  • contamination and pollution;
  • planning laws; and
  • any other Federal or State legislation impacting the environment.

Encourage young lawyers by the award of the Young Environmental Lawyer of the Year Award in various States.

The Group consists of leading planning and environment lawyers in each State of Australia.  We have advised on Federal and State (when requested to do so) legislation in relation to the environment, biodiversity, contamination and pollution.

To find out more about the activities of the Australian Environment and Planning Law Group, contact the Section Administrator or a Group member.

Chairperson

Mr Matthew Baird
3rd Floor, Wentworth Chambers
180 Phillip Street
SYDNEY  NSW  2000
Tel:  02 9232 3280
Fax: 02 9223 3940
Email: matthewbaird@wentworthchambers.com.au

Members

Greg McIntyre, SC - mcintyre@iexpress.net.au
Paul Leadbeter - pleadbeter@normans.com.au
Shane Mead - Shane.Mead@carwin.com.au
Craig Slarke - mcleods@mcleods.com.au
Jess Feeholy - Jess.Feeholy@edo.org.au
Maureen Peatman - mpeatman@hunthunt.com.au
Dave Plunkett - dave.plunkett@qenos.com
Mary Macken - mary.macken@sta.gov.nsw.au

Administrator - gerard.oneill@lawcouncil.asn.au