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ARTICLE · 01 FEBRUARY 2024

Consulting On Consultation: Clarifying The Offshore Environmental Management Framework

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On 12 January 2024, the Department of Industry, Science and Resources released a paper on the consultation requirements under the Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage...

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On 12 January 2024, the Department of Industry, Science and Resources released a paper on the consultation requirements under the Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage (Environment) Regulations 2023 (Cth) for public comment.

The paper follows recent court decisions impacting consultation requirements for offshore petroleum and greenhouse gas activities, and forms part of the Federal Government's May 2023 announcement of a broader review of the environmental management framework applicable to the offshore resources and carbon storage industry.

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  • The Department of Industry, Science and Resources (DISR) has launched a review of the entire offshore environmental management framework to ensure it is fit for purpose, which will be completed in stages over three years (Review).

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