/environment/ en /environment/news/list/2025/05/13/learning-fiery-lessons-for-durable-law-reform-recruiting-now-for-a-fully This project will help to address a significant knowledge gap by examining what 鈥榖etter鈥� bushfire laws could look like in Australia. This PhD position is fully funded and includes a 鈥榯op up鈥� stipend.聽Applications open until 30 July 2025 (or until position is filled). Candidate must commence by 30 September 2025. May 13 2025 Marilia Jean Belperio /environment/news/list/2025/05/13/learning-fiery-lessons-for-durable-law-reform-recruiting-now-for-a-fully /environment/news/list/2025/03/27/are-we-witnessing-a-major-setback-for-australias-nature-protection-laws A new bill introduced to Parliament seeks to limit the federal government鈥檚 ability to reconsider past environmental approvals, even when new evidence shows harm. The move is tied to ongoing salmon farming in Tasmania鈥檚 Macquarie Harbour, putting the endangered Maugean skate at further risk. Dr Phillipa C. McCormack, Environment Institute Future Making Fellow, explores the consequences in her piece for聽The Conversation, calling for urgent reform of Australia鈥檚 outdated environmental laws. March 27 2025 Marilia Jean Belperio /environment/news/list/2025/03/27/are-we-witnessing-a-major-setback-for-australias-nature-protection-laws