Logging in Leadbeater's possum habitat challenged in court

Green groups are basing challenge on claim that Victorian forestry agreement is not being adhered toExemptions allowing logging to occur in Australia's native forests without approval under federal environmental law are being challenged in court as lawyers claim the agreements creating them are not being adhered to in an area of Victoria.The case, brought by Environmental Justice Australia (EJA) on behalf of Friends of Leadbeater's Possum, could have national implications, with other groups raising similar concerns around the country. Continue reading...