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The EPA and the Land and Environment Court will have increased powers to punish polluters and non-compliant operators.

The Draft Regulation proposes various amendments to the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative) Regulations 2011.

Key issues in the matter and the implications for the insurance industry from the increased regulatory scrutiny on greenwashing and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) type claims.

The Copenhagen Accord called on Annex I countries to make their climate change pledges, and on Annex II countries to identify their nationally appropriate mitigation actions by 31 January 2010.

Recently passed legislation now places obligations on councils to help realise that goal.

Greenwashing and misleading conduct involving ESG claims has been an enforcement priority of ASIC.

This article discusses the impact of the WA Supreme Court's decision.

In October 2011 the Protection of the Environment Legislation Amendment Bill 2011 was introduced into NSW Parliament.

2 recent Planning & Environment Court of Qld cases (a minor change application & an originating application) discussed.

On 31 May 2011 the Queensland Government announced two important changes to its strategic cropping land ("SCL") framework.

A discussion of key features of the Protection of the Environment Legislation Amendment Bill 2014.

The UN Special Rapporteur on the Human Right to a Clean, Healthy, and Sustainable Environment has made history by intervening in Australian Federal Court proceedings challenging the extension of Woodside's North West Shelf gas project until 2070. The intervention raises critical questions about how international environmental law obligations should inform the interpretation of Australia's Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act, particularly regarding climate change impacts and heritage

Stage 1 of the regulation updates aims to implement limited reforms to provide certainty and to improve functionality.

The Government aims to deliver a modern and fit for purpose legislative framework for environment protection in Victoria.

The Environment Protection and Sustainability Victoria Amendment Act 2014 received Royal Assent on 1 April 2014.

Over the last few years we have seen increased investment in green projects from various industries across the board.

Entities can collect, use and disclose personal information for purposes that directly relate to the bushfire emergency.