Adani vs The Law

Why would a local conservation group need to enforce the government's own laws and why would George Brandis react in a manner that seeks to align Australia with authoritarian states?Find out in this episode, where Viv uses the Carmichael Coal Case as a talking point with:Cristy Clark, Lecturer in Law at Southern Cross Uni and contributor to online zine - The Conversation (Cristy's current research is focused on the intersection of law, development and the environment)Jeff Smith, Executive Director, EDO, (independent community legal centre specialising in public interest environmental law) NSW and lawyer for the mighty Mackay Conservation GroupProfessor Samantha Hepburn, (Associate Head of School (Research), Law & Busines, Deakin Uni with a strong research interest in unconventional gas regulation in Australia and is also examining the regulatory development of carbon capture sequestration both in Australia and internationally.)  "...under a democratic system, the rule of law means that the government is constrained by law and can be held accountable by the people." – Cristy Clarkhttps://theconversation.com/the-government-vs-the-environment-lawfare-in-australia-46205