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Public access to site specific mining EAs creates greater transparency for projects likely to impact the environment.

The recent change in Federal Government has ushered in a new period of complexity in Australian climate policy.

The Queensland Coastal Plan aims to protect Queensland's coastal zone by limiting development in certain areas.

In “Waratah Coal Inc v Minister for the Environment Heritage and the Arts” [2008] FCA 1870, the Federal Court rejected an application for review of the Federal Environment Minister’s decision to refuse a proposal involving the construction of a rail link and coal port in the Shoalwater Bay Ramsar Wetland (proposal).

Contrary to what some commentators might believe, the World Trade Organization (WTO) can accommodate measures focussed on protecting the environment.

The Attorney-General warned that in response to COVID-19, certain biosecurity powers may be invoked for the first time.

NSW Government has commenced implementing the Employment Zone Framework following the range of reforms introduced in 2021.

EPA focus on construction activities: new EPA guidance on managing waste; and EPA prosecution for air pollution

The Draft Guide outlines the framework under which sustainability collaborations may be assessed by the ACCC for compliance with competition laws.

ABC Four Corners program 'Cash Splash' looked at the alleged waste of taxpayer money under the Murray-Darling Basin Plan.

The recently issued 2023 Federal Budget includes significant financial incentives for science and industry in Australia, especially for the green and renewable energy sectors.

On 4 May 2009, the Federal Government released the revised Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS) bills.

The Australian Government has taken two further, significant steps towards readying itself for the commencement of an emissions trading scheme and to facilitate participation in the global carbon market.

In 2003, the Victorian Government helped elevate the topic of water quality in Australia by introducing the Safe Drinking Water Act.

The environmental approvals process for offshore petroleum activities is currently the subject of significant reform.

On 28 June 2007 the NSW Minister for Emergency Services and for Water Utilities released the Water Industry Competition Act Regulations Consultation Paper.

Amendments will clarify the responsibility of generators and processors of immobilised waste, including recipient landfills.