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With the Federal Government's announcement that a fixed price on carbon will be in place from 1 July 2012, and that an emissions trading scheme will follow within three to five years, activity in the renewable energy sector is expected to receive an arguably much-needed boost.

This is a signal to developers, land owners, consultants and contractors of the importance of environmental protection.

The legislation for the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme highlights the need to consider carefully the scope of D&O insurance policies.

The "polluter pays" principle requires those persons or entities that pollute to take responsibility for the costs that arise from the pollution.

Discussion about the power of the court to create an easement. Includes recent example.

Protest action in Tasmania will now face tough controls designed to minimise interference with business activity.

On 20 November 2025, the Environmental Protection (Efficiency and Streamlining) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025 (the Bill) was introduced into the Queensland Parliament.

The Court found there were no grounds to support a finding of apprehended bias by prejudgment on the part of Council.

The corporation misled investors when it claimed that the fund invested in environmentally and socially beneficial projects.

Article provides a snapshot of the key reforms of the Environment Protection Amendment Bill 2018.

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) has released the draft National Environmental Standard (NES)...

Three recent actions highlight an emerging trend of First Nations peoples bringing climate-related claims. Recent decisions in two of these actions have set significant precedents...

This case identifies a specific scenario where the liquidators' power of disclaimer could not be used to avoid an EPO.

The decision highlights that proponents should be aware of a number of environmental considerations when preparing a DA.

Development approved due to need for a shopping complex and the fact that Maroochydore Centre was already congested.

This article highlights opportunities for you to take part in shaping the regulation of development in Queensland.

The NSW EPA expects licence holders and other businesses to have business continuity plans and environmental risk management procedures in place, to be informing staff of those measures, and to be capable of informing...