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Western Australia to forge its own oil and gas decommissioning path
In news that will be of particular interest to petroleum titleholders and prospective titleholders in Western Australia, the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety has released a draft discussion paper outlining expectations for the decommissioning of onshore and state waters petroleum assets. Submissions on the Draft Discussion Paper close on 18 November 2022. ...
Environment Protection Act fires the starting pistol for private actions
The new Environment Protection Act 2017 (Vic) (the EP Act) brings a raft of changes, including introducing direct third-party enforcement rights. Eligible people will be able to bring actions against individuals and businesses they claim are in breach of the new Act from 1 July 2022. This Insight outlines the key things companies should know about the third-party enforcement rights regime. ...
Tightening the net: increased director liability for environmental crimes in NSW
The recently passed Environmental Legislation Amendment Act 2022 (NSW) (the Amendment Act) exposes directors and managers of companies to additional criminal and civil liability for breaches of environmental laws. It is now more important than ever that companies have robust processes in place to ensure they are operating in an environmentally satisfactory manner. It is also critical for directors and managers (and those who advise directors and management) to understand their potential exposure to criminal liability for actions taken (or not taken) by companies. ...
Changes to and consolidation of SEPPs – a S(t)EPP in the right direction or a missed opportunity?
In this Insight, we examine recent changes to state environmental planning policies (SEPPs), and ask whether they achieve the stated objectives. ...
Update on the Draft Design and Place SEPP
The widely anticipated draft Design and Place SEPP has now been publicly exhibited and contains some surprising departures from last year's Explanation of Intended Effects. The question is whether it achieves the goal to ‘simplify and consolidate… good design in NSW'. ...
Planning reforms – understanding the deluge of proposed reforms
In late 2021, extensive planning reform proposals were announced across a range of policy areas. In this series of Insights, our Planning and Environment team will cover what you might’ve missed, and the key points to consider when preparing submissions and responding to these reforms. ...
Rezoning reforms: rewriting the rulebook
The release of the new LEP guideline in December 2021 was the first step towards major rezoning reform. Â The second step - outlined in a discussion paper by the Department of Planning and Environment (DPE) aims to rewrite the rulebook. Here, we explore the changes already made, as well as those open for comment. ...
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. ...
LOGOS consortium completes landmark $1.67 billion acquisition of the warehousing and property components of Qube's Moorebank Logistics Park
Moorebank Logistics Park is Australia’s largest intermodal freight facility, offering unparalleled industrial warehousing opportunities and rail-to-port connectivity. The site includes approximatel ...
What does COP26 mean for Australian business?
The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) recently concluded its 26th Conference of Parties to the Paris Agreement (COP26) in Glasgow, which placed a major spotlight on climate issues. Together with the Glasgow Climate Pact, a suite of announcements signal important changes and opportunities. In this Insight we unpack some of the key outcomes from COP26 and what they mean for Australian businesses. ...