There are a number of urgent issues to be addressed to reform tenure for linear infrastructure projects in Queensland.

Mining lease and mineral development licence holders should ensure they are meeting their new ground water obligations.

The ABC Four Corners program 'Cash Splash' looked at the alleged waste of taxpayer money under the multi-billion plan.

Although the legislative framework for the Register was introduced under Part 7A of the FATA back in January 2021, it has become more squarely in focus as the July 1, 2023, commencement date approaches.

The Bill proposes to combine State Water Corporation and Sydney Catchment Authority into an authority called Water NSW.

Coal mining lease holders and applicants should now ensure that they will be compliant with the new water regime.

Changes to water laws and an EPBC Act approval trigger will increase the regulatory burden for mining and CSG projects.

The new national Water Register would capture all industry sectors, not just water used for agricultural purposes.

The State Assessment and Referral Agency provides applicants with a single lodgement point for development applications.

The Bill removes confusion in the interaction between mining and water legislation, and streamlines approvals processes.

With a rapidly-emerging energy market set to fuel a rise in disputes, we explore how arbitration could offer the solution A global transformation of the energy sector is underway.

The Queensland water sector faces challenges presently and into the future, including climate change and ageing assets.

On 21 June 2013, the EPBC Act was amended to include the 'water trigger'.

This article looks at pumped hydro and why it is considered by many to be the future of energy storage in Australia.

This decision is only a recommendation, but instances of acting contrary to a recommendation of the Land Court are rare.

The Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Amendment Bill 2013 came into Parliament earlier this month.

This planning program shows an increasing interest in the preservation and conservation of Commonwealth marine areas.

The Director of National Parks has prepared five draft management plans, one for each of the five new reserve networks.

Queensland's Environmental Protection Act was amended to provide more tools to respond to emergency releases of water.

The drought crisis in regional NSW also includes water mismanagement and inadequate consultation with indigenous people.