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In the first case to test the exemption from boycotts laws for actions aimed at environmental protection, the Federal Court has found an animal rights activist didn't breach the Trade Practices Act when he deliberately sabotaged an export shipment of live sheep.

It would be "impractical" to use legislation to deal with illegal logging, says federal forestry minister Eric Abetz in the foreword of a long-awaited Australian government policy to eliminate trade in illegally sourced forest products.

Queensland court fines two for obstructing EPA officer; Export of nuclear waste gets EPBC Act clearance; NSW’s 2% ethanol obligation kicks in; Iluka Resources wins appeal against WA EPA ruling; Victorian Water Smart funding on offer; Victoria invites award nominations

Australia’s Prime Minister John Howard today announced a proposed Clean Energy Target (CET) scheme that would aim to generate an additional 30,000 gigawatt hours of renewable and low emission energy by 2020.