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Towards net zero Australia
Our discussion on the energy transition, industry decarbonisation, technology and investment in Australia.On our panel was Dr Chris Greig, Princeton …
Increasing expectations for climate change risk disclosure affecting businesses and financial services
Further statements from regulators and commentators reinforce the expectation that businesses will consider the materiality of climate change-related …
Directors and ESG disclosure – The risks will only get bigger
With activist investors and NGOs prowling, firms making flimsy ethical claims will increasingly end up in courtIn the context of BlackRock’s climate …
A National Hydrogen Strategy: Shaping possibilities for Australia’s hydrogen economy
Hydrogen is a hot topic in the global energy sector – and Australia could be a key player in the emerging international market.1Setting the Agenda: the …
A new Aboriginal heritage system for WA
In March 2019, the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs released a discussion paper outlining proposals for reforming the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 (WA) …
A methodology for the calculation of native title compensation
On 13 March 2019, the High Court handed down its first decision on native title compensation in ‘Timber Creek’ [2019] HCA 7 (Timber Creek). At a glance …
Native Title Act Reforms
On 21 February 2019 the Commonwealth government introduced the Native Title Legislation Amendment Bill 2019 (Cth) (Bill) to amend (amongst other …
Climate change impacts used to reject new NSW coal mine
Proponents seeking consent for new projects, or modifications of existing projects, with ‘material’ greenhouse gas emissions across all industries in NSW …
DELWP is reviewing planning controls for buffers and separation distances – Here’s what you need to know
The Victorian Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) is undertaking a review of planning controls for buffers and separation …
New Legislation: A tectonic shift in Queensland’s financial assurance and rehabilitation framework passes
The new legislation has significant implications for resource sector EA holders. Impacted entities should consider the potential impacts on their mining …
Australian decommissioning discussion paper released
The closure and decommissioning of offshore petroleum infrastructure is a significant issue for all countries that exercise jurisdiction over such …
A seismic shift in Victoria’s Environmental Law
The Victorian Government has tabled the Environment Protection Amendment Bill 2018 (Vic) in Parliament to introduce extensive reforms to environmental …
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