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November 8, 2020

3 billion animals were in the bushfires’ path. Here’s what the royal commission said (and should’ve said) about them

Ashleigh Best, The University of Melbourne; Christine Parker, The University of Melbourne, and Lee Godden, The University of Melbourne

The royal commission made welcome and necessary recommendations around helping wildlife after hazards. But it’s not enough to focus only on response.

Smart meters promise lower bills, but could also reduce your privacy. AAP Image/David Crosling

September 13, 2018

Sharing your data might cut your power bill, but it needs regulation

Sangeetha Chandrashekeran, The University of Melbourne; Anne Kallies, RMIT University; Lee Godden, The University of Melbourne, and Svenja Keele, The University of Melbourne

Smart meters are being rolled out across Australia, offering the opportunity to share data with third parties who promise to help you find a cheaper deal. But this requires strong consumer protection.

The Ord River was targeted for agricultural expansion in the 20th century. isthatdaves/Wikimedia Commons

August 1, 2016

Water in northern Australia: a history of Aboriginal exclusion

Elizabeth Macpherson, The University of Melbourne; Erin O'Donnell, The University of Melbourne; Lee Godden, The University of Melbourne, and Lily O'Neill, The University of Melbourne

Ever since British settlement, water rights in Australia’s north have favoured landowners over traditional owners, effectively locking Aboriginal people out of agricultural development.

Has anything changed in the 30 years since the ALRC’s Recognition of Aboriginal Customary Laws report? Mick Tsikas/AAP

June 9, 2016

From little things: the role of the Aboriginal customary law report in Mabo

Lee Godden, The University of Melbourne

The Recognition of Aboriginal Customary Laws examined the interaction between two legal systems – one based in British law and the other in the customary laws of the Aboriginal peoples of Australia.

As a World Heritage Area, Springbrook National Park gets additional protection from the Commonwealth. What if Queensland were in charge of its future? Shaun Johnston

December 4, 2012

Commonwealth should keep final say on environment protection

Lee Godden, The University of Melbourne; Jacqueline Peel, The University of Melbourne, and Lisa Caripis, The University of Melbourne

Almost 30 years ago, the Australian High Court gave the Commonwealth Government constitutional authority to make laws protecting the national environment. Now, a Council of Australian Governments (CoAG…

Victorian planning amendments treat wind farms as a menace on the horizon. greenery/Flickr

September 7, 2011

Regulating wind farms out of Victoria

Lee Godden, The University of Melbourne and Anne Kallies, The University of Melbourne

Wind farms, like much new technology, have generated both strong community support and vocal opposition. Victoria has recently amended its planning laws and regulations to restrict locations for wind farms…

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