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The EPA and DSE released a discussion paper in June 2011.

New practice standards & compliance procedures will be introduced for agricultural producers if the EPA Bill is passed.

There is no mandatory requirement to consider cumulative impacts from other projects outside the proponent's control.

Following a public consultation period, the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has finalised its greenhouse gas assessment guidance and has yesterday...

Amendments have widened the scope of persons who may be liable for compliance with an environmental protection order.

California can regulate greenhouse gas emissions from new passenger cars, SUVs and pick-up trucks.

The Federal Minister owed Australian children a duty of care when considering approval of the coal mine extension project.

The extension of Roe Highway (Roe 8) is a key development in the Perth Freight Link project.

When considering any clearing of Queensland vegetation, you should understand the vegetation management framework.

Discussion about deferral of Victorian environmental laws & what this means for industry.

The National Environment Protection Council (NEPC) has released the draft National Environment Protection (Assessment of Site Contamination) Measure (Draft NEPM) for public consultation. The NEPC recognises that the assessment of site contamination and contaminated land management are areas where scientific and technical capabilities are constantly improving. The original NEPM has been varied to incorporate these developments.

The ability to apply for an exemption from a particular development standard (under SEPP 1) is often very important to the viability of many developments and is highly valued by most developers.

NSW will be the first state to require environmental offenders to hand over any monetary benefits from criminal activity.

Proponents should ensure their modification application directly and adequately addresses jurisdictional requirements.

The amendments introduced in the Geothermal Energy Act 2010 (Qld) to the Petroleum and Gas (Production and Safety) Act 2004 (Qld) and the Petroleum Act 1923 (Qld) were this morning proclaimed to take effect. <strong>This means that all exploration and production petroleum tenements in Queensland are, as of today, subject to the new Land Access Code, land access regime and compensation regime.

Government has announced that it will review the operation of the Safeguard Mechanism with a view to reducing greenhouse gas emissions from Australia's highest emitting facilities...

Article discusses the new container refund scheme in Queensland, how it will work and its potential impact. .

The Safeguard Mechanism (Crediting) Amendment Bill 2023 was passed by the Australian Parliament on 30 March 2023.