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Explanation of changes effected by amendments to EP&A Regulation and the introduction of the COVID Act.

Proposed reforms to streamline environmental approvals for large projects are polarising industry and environmental groups.

This article focuses on the 3 changes to the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.

WA proponents still must carefully prepare their documents, and ensure an adequate lead-time for the assessment process.

Significant changes to the Contaminated Land Management Act 1997 (NSW) come into effect today.

The Greentape Reduction Project aims to greatly change the environmental approvals and assessment process in Queensland.

Norton Rose Fulbright Australia today released the Carbon Farming Initiative (CFI) Legal and Contracts Guide.

The legislative review also considers the contribution of indigenous knowledge and culture to environmental management.

A recent decision demonstrates the importance ensuring accuracy of information provided to the EPA.

Explanation of the snapper ban including a discussion about compensation, assistance & what is next.

Like in NZ, perhaps natural resources, such as rivers and mountains, should be granted standing to sue for their own protection.

The Situation: In a landmark judgment, on 27 May 2021, the Federal Court of Australia ruled in Sharma v Minister for the Environment [2021] FCA 560 (Sharma)...

Victoria's new Sustainable Data Centre Action Plan introduces comprehensive planning, renewable energy, and community benefit requirements for data centre developments. The regulations establish location restrictions, noise limits, renewable energy mandates, and water supply requirements while creating new referral authorities to oversee compliance. These changes will significantly impact how developers and operators plan and execute data centre projects in Victoria's rapidly expanding market.

WA sheep and cattle farmers need a strong understanding of government regulatory frameworks for animal welfare.

Local Government and Planning Legislation Amendment (Political Donations) Act 2008 (NSW), due to commence on 15 September 2008, will introduce far-reaching obligations on proponents of development to disclose political donations.

The Environmental Planning and Assessment Amendment Act 2008 was assented to by Parliament at 2:00am on 25 June 2008 after having been prepared and publicly exhibited at breakneck speed.

SEPP 55 is being evaluated in order to establish a modern approach to the management of contaminated land in NSW.

The Supreme Court decision of Maroondah City Council v J&J Scott [2008] VSC 42 by Justice Osborn was an appeal on a question of law from a VCAT decision on a planning permit to subdivide land.