ArticlePlanning & Environment News – 9 May 2017This newsletter includes links to recent media releases, reports and cases relating to planning & the environment.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHolding Redlich
ArticleEnergy Brief : What's All The FCAS Fuss? One of the little-understood consequences of ongoing energy transition is the impact on Frequency Control Ancillary Services.AustraliaEnergy and Natural ResourcesFTI Consulting
ArticleDraft guidelines released for solar energy facilities in Victoria – Have your sayThe draft guidelines outline the assessment and development process for large-scale solar energy facilities in Victoria.AustraliaEnergy and Natural ResourcesNorton Rose Fulbright Australia
ArticleHere comes the sun: Funding for solar energy will fast-track Australia's renewable futureA global surge in solar investment is driving new growth, making solar energy an emerging force in a clean energy future.AustraliaEnergy and Natural ResourcesCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleIndustry input requested for the Hydrogen Guarantee of Origin and Certification Scheme (GO Scheme) for AustraliaAn internationally aligned GO Scheme will promote international trade and the Department is striving towards this goal. AustraliaEnergy and Natural ResourcesCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleMarket update: renewable energyRenewable energy proponents face challenges such as grid access, competing land use, and an expected labour shortage. AustraliaEnergy and Natural ResourcesMcCullough Robertson
ArticlePaving the way for new planning guidelines and targets for renewable energy in key Australian markets - Victoria and South AustraliaArticle discusses how the two states are tightening their guidelines & planning policies for renewable energy facilities.AustraliaEnergy and Natural ResourcesNorton Rose Fulbright Australia
ArticlePut A 'PEP' In Your Step: NSW Introduces Clean Energy Approval Reforms To Speed Up DeliveryRenewable energy generation, battery storage and transmission infrastructure projects are key winners under targeted reforms designed to secure faster planning assessment outcomes. AustraliaEnergy and Natural ResourcesHerbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP
ArticleRenewable energy policies in the NSW election - more heat than light?With the upcoming election in NSW, both Parties are talking rebates to shelter the consumer from the effects of rising electricity prices. It is arguable that these measures only assist in dealing with rising energy costs in the short term. What however is each party saying about the long term energy future of NSW? AustraliaEnergy and Natural ResourcesDibbsBarker
ArticleThe Third Wheel Podcast Series: ESG In AustraliaWe explore the topical Environment, Social and Governance issues of the day in Australia. Each episode, Partners Timothy Stutt and Melanie Debenham are joined by an expert third wheel guest...AustraliaEnvironmentHerbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP
ArticleAustralia Sets 2035 Emissions Reduction TargetAhead of the upcoming 30<sup>th</sup> Conference of the Parties (COP30), the Australian Government has released its updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC)...AustraliaEnvironmentHerbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP
ArticleWestern Australia–New State Development ActWestern Australia’s State Development Act 2025 (WA) (Act) received royal assent on 19 December 2025, with the majority of provisions coming into force on 18 February 2026.AustraliaGovernment, Public SectorK&L Gates
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ArticlePlanning & Environment - Whats News - 1 February 2017This newsletter includes links to media releases, reports, cases and legislation relating to planning & the environment.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHolding Redlich
ArticleThe role of Capacity Mechanisms in managing the transition of energy to renewablesCapacity mechanisms aim to ensure that there is a sufficient energy mix to maintain reliability at lowest cost.AustraliaEnergy and Natural ResourcesCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleThe role of capacity mechanisms in managing the transition to renewablesWhy is a capacity mechanism needed? Proposed high level design.AustraliaEnergy and Natural ResourcesCorrs Chambers Westgarth
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