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Environmental ‘chain of responsibility’ draft statutory guideline released for consultation: The path clears ahead – but is it paved with certainty?
Today the Queensland Government released a draft statutory guideline to help clarify when ‘chain of responsibility’ EPOs (CoRA EPOs) will be issued under …
Five golden rules for managing an environmental crisis
Cutting through the noise – here are the five core principles to get your business through the crisisEnvironmental incidents are unexpected and …
Understanding the calculation of native title compensation in Timber Creek
In brief The Federal Court of Australia has provided a framework for the calculation of compensation for the extinguishment or impairment of native …
Sweeping changes proposed to NSW biodiversity and native vegetation legislation
The NSW Government has proposed a complete overhaul of biodiversity and land clearing legislation. The amendments envisage the repeal of existing …
Are environmental laws stifling innovation?
The mining industry faces increasing pressure from governments and communities to reduce the environmental impacts of mining operations. In response, the …
Landholders have increased power to withhold consent from mining companies for access and exploration rights
In brief The Land and Environment Court has significantly expanded the scope of improvements to land that can constitute a ‘significant improvement’ …
Modernising the Victorian EPA
The Victorian Government has released the report of the Ministerial Advisory Committee’s inquiry into the role, powers and governance structures of the …
ASX Consultation Paper new admission requirements for listed entities
We have reviewed ASX's consultation paper and summarised the proposed changes to its requirements for admission to the ASX official list.In brief ASX …
Australian Labor Party Climate Change Action Plan
This article is an update on the Australian Labor Party's (ALP) Climate Change Action Plan, which elevates climate change as an issue again between the …
Back to the future: Proposed changes to the vegetation management framework in Queensland still causing controversy
The Vegetation Management (Reinstatement) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2016 (Qld) (VMROLA Bill) was introduced into Queensland Parliament on 17 …
Hydraulic fracturing supported by West Australian Parliamentary Inquiry
‘Report 42 – Implications for Western Australia of Hydraulic Fracturing for Unconventional Gas’ (Report) documents the findings of the Inquiry, that the …
Piercing the corporate veil for environmental liability – Chain of responsibility amendments passed by Queensland Parliament
On 22 April 2016, the Queensland Parliament passed the Environmental Protection (Chain of Responsibility) Act 2016 (Qld) (EPCOR Act), which proposes to …
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