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Queensland's new community benefit system: major implications for wind and solar farms
The Queensland Government recently released a package of materials to support its new community benefit system. The system will apply to wind farms and large-scale solar farms, with the aim of ensuring that local communities share in the economic and social benefits of renewable energy developments ...
A critical time: what's on the horizon for environmental reform and climate policy?
In the wake of the election, this is a critical time for federal environment and climate change laws, which were key areas of reform during Labor's last term but faced significant political opposition ...
Queensland Government introduces more rigorous assessment process for wind farm developments
From 3 February 2025, wind farm developments in Queensland will transition from a code assessable to an impact assessable application process, introducing a more rigorous assessment process. ...
Victoria's new Critical Minerals Roadmap
In early December, the Victorian Government announced a series of measures designed to reinvigorate Victoria's economy and encourage business investment in the state. Among these announcements was the ...
Long-awaited NSW Renewable Energy Planning Framework delivers greater certainty for renewable energy projects
The NSW Government has released the final version of its new Renewable Energy Planning Framework (Framework), nearly a year after the draft Energy Policy Framework (Draft Framework) was released for public comment last November. ...
The Warburton Report
The Expert Panel appointed by the Federal Government to review the Renewable Energy Target scheme has recommended changes to it that would severely curtail its operation. ...
Four key legal developments NSW mine operators need to watch in 2022
NSW mine operators should closely monitor the trends emerging from planning and court decisions, particularly operators with upcoming expansions or new projects that will require new or modified approvals. It is also important for mine operators to be across the numerous pending legal reforms which will come into effect in 2022 and ensure they are complying with the new requirements. ...
Investing in WA – what are the land options for your renewable energy project?
Western Australia's distinctive energy system presents unique challenges and opportunities for developers considering renewable energy projects in the state. Understanding the nuances in regulatory frameworks, land tenure arrangements and infrastructure development requirements is critical ...
A new era of environmental governance: national agencies and tougher penalties
Following announcements in April about next steps in the Federal Government's 'Nature Positive' reforms (see our previous Insight here), three Bills have been tabled in Parliament to implement Stage 2 of the three stages of amendments to the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1 ...
Second stage of EPBC Act reforms announced: draft legislation expected shortly
Draft legislation is expected to be introduced into Parliament in the coming weeks to create two new national independent bodies: Environment Protection Australia and Environment Information Australia. ...