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The Bill applies to applications pending at the date of assent and the Bill is currently awaiting assent.

The effect of these changes may be short lived as the NSW Legislative Council aims to repeal the Mining SEPP Amendment.

Uranium mining is once again permitted in Queensland.

The introduction of the NSW Natural Resources Access Regulator (NRAR) in 2017 marked a shift towards far greater scrutiny of compliance by water users with the complex web of water laws and regulations in NSW.

The EPBC Act should remain the primary reference for any action that could have a significant impact on the environment.

The State of Western Australia and the Yindjibarndi Ngurra Aboriginal Corporation have both filed appeals against a landmark Federal Court decision awarding $150 million in compensation for cultural loss caused by mining operations in the Pilbara region. This unprecedented case marks the first judicial determination of native title compensation for future acts and the largest cultural loss award in Australian history, establishing critical precedents for how compensation is assessed when native title rights

The case highlights the importance of procedural fairness and how failure can result in substantial cost and delays.

Negotiating a Conduct and Compensation Agreement that satisfies the resource company and the owner is not always easy.

The laws that govern interactions between resource authority holders and landholders have changed with this legislation.

This newsletter includes links to recent media releases, reports and cases relating to construction and infrastructure.

The decision re-opens the door for BCIPA payment claims to be made for certain works on land subject to a mining lease.

The Committee recommended six changes, but the Qld Government is yet to indicate whether it will accept any of them.

The Australian Government announced the proposed introduction of the RSPT, a tax on the 'super profits' associated with the extraction of non-renewable resources.

The introduction of the NSW Natural Resources Access Regulator (NRAR) in 2017 marked a shift towards far greater scrutiny of compliance by water users with the complex web of water laws and regulation

We discuss the implications of Perilya v Valuer-General.

Being prepared for a visit can make the mine inspection go smoothly and ensure that you are discharging your legal obligations.

The recent decision of the High Court in Coal Mining Industry (Long Service Leave Funding) Corporation v Orica Australia Pty Ltd [2026] HCA 30 has confirmed by majority that employees...