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Deemed Approvals
The commencing of the Sustainable Planning Act 2009 (SPA) on 18 December 2009, brought with it a significant change to the approval (or refusal) of certain types of development applications. This change was to introduce the concept of a deemed approval of certain development applications. It was a position that had been lobbied for by the property industry for some time, but until the SPA, had been resisted. This article gives a brief overview of the deemed approval provisions and highlights s
AustraliaEnvironment
Norton Rose Fulbright Australia
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Draft amendments to the Queensland Assessment Bilateral to accredit the IAR process have been released
The amendments aim to change the impact assessment report (IAR) process for a project undergoing a bilateral assessment.
AustraliaEnvironment
Clayton Utz

ESG Policy Update

As previously reported by K&L Gates, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (the ACCC) released its long-awaited guidance on the making of environmental and sustainability claims.

AustraliaEnvironment

Greenhouse Gas Storage Bill 2008 (Qld)

The Greenhouse Gas Storage Bill, currently before the Queensland Parliament, creates a stand-alone legislative regime (as opposed to an amendment of the petroleum regime) which creates a new tenement framework for the storage of greenhouse gas in Queensland.

AustraliaEnvironment

New deadlines for EP&A Act (NSW) Part 3A: Transitional Project applications

This update explains the new, tighter deadlines which have been imposed in relation to the assessment of such projects.

AustraliaEnvironment

Norton Rose Fulbright Australia

NSW Overhauls Environmental Legislation, Expanding Liability And Strengthening Enforcement Powers

On 24 February 2022, the NSW Parliament passed a Bill to amend five key pieces of environmental legislation.

AustraliaEnvironment

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Part V Environmental Regulation Reform In Western Australia: Submissions Open

The Western Australian Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER) have released further detail relating to the timing and content of the third stage of significant reforms...

AustraliaEnvironment

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Queensland Government Introduces Further Mine Rehabilitation Reforms

Recent amendments to the Environmental Protection Act 1994 (Qld) (EP Act) further reform the mine rehabilitation regime in Queensland.

AustraliaEnvironment

Johnson Winter & Slattery

Reducing green tape in Queensland - Proposed reforms to environmental licensing

A discussion on Environmental reform laws proposed in Queensland

AustraliaEnvironment

Sea Level Policies On The Rise!

The NSW Department of Environment and Climate Change (DECC) has issued a draft Sea Level Rise Policy Statement (Policy Statement) for consultation.

AustraliaEnvironment

Norton Rose Fulbright Australia

Senate passes Economic Protection and Biodiversity Conservation "water trigger" Bill

Additional Commonwealth approvals triggers will soon apply to large coal mining and coal seam gas projects.

AustraliaEnvironment

The High Court, Scope 3 GHG Emissions And What It Means For Development Applications

The High Court of Australia has delivered a landmark judgment on greenhouse gas emissions in mining development applications, examining whether consent authorities must consider conditions to minimize Scope 3 emissions. The case centers on a judicial review of the Mount Pleasant coal mine expansion approval, where the Independent Planning Commission imposed conditions on Scope 1 and 2 emissions but not on Scope 3 emissions that represented 98% of the project's total emissions.

AustraliaEnvironment

Holding Redlich

Activating Development Consents

In NSW, a development may or may not require consent, depending on the conditions in an environmental planning instrument. Developments which do not require consents are usually very low impact developments and...

AustraliaReal Estate and Construction

Low sulphur fuel mandated for cruise ships in New South Wales

The draft regulations introduce an offence if any ship engines use fuel other than low sulphur fuel during berthing.

AustraliaTransport

Holding Redlich

Australia's evolving ESG regulatory landscape: managing the legal risks

Business need for strong oversight backed by robust processes and controls tailored to the particular circumstances.

AustraliaCorporate/Commercial Law

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Safeguard Mechanism Reforms: New Guidelines Released On Emissions-intensity Determination Applications And A Review For A Potential Carbon Border Adjustment Underway

In October 2023, the Clean Energy Regulator released guidelines to assist responsible emitters and auditors making applications for an emissions-intensity determination.

AustraliaEnergy and Natural Resources

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Proposed WA environment regulatory guidance statements – Input sought

The guidance statements will underpin the DER's assessment process for new works approvals and licence applications.

AustraliaEnvironment

Norton Rose Fulbright Australia

Significant Legislative Changes To The Regulation Of Contaminated Land In NSW

The Contaminated Land Management Amendment Act 2008 (NSW) was passed by the New South Wales Parliament in December 2008. A number of significant provisions were assented to on 10 December 2008, however, the majority of the amendments are still to come into force, giving industry an opportunity to prepare for the changes.

AustraliaEnvironment

Norton Rose Fulbright Australia

A New System Of Contaminated Land Regulation Proposed For NSW. Introducing The Contaminated Land Management Bill 2008 (NSW)

Due to the growing awareness of the impact of contaminated land on the environment and human health, the NSW Government introduced The Contaminated Land Management Act 1997 (NSW).

AustraliaReal Estate and Construction

Norton Rose Fulbright Australia

Australia´s Climate Change Policy Statement - Our Economy, Our Environment, Our Future

On 17 July 2007, the Government released its much anticipated "Climate Change Policy - our economy, our environment, our future". The policy statement's ultimate objective is to "contribute to achieving global reductions in emissions that will avoid dangerous climate change while maintaining the strength of Australia's economy.

AustraliaEnergy and Natural Resources

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