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Expansion in scope of transactions subject to FIRB approval rules
In this Insight, we look at the changes and comment on what they mean for transactions. The changes to the SOCI Act also have operational implications for many businesses – which we will separately publish on. ...
Invalidity of mining lease application confirmed as Forrest's impact grows
In the recent decision Onslow Resources Ltd v Minister for Mines and Petroleum, the WA Court of Appeal held that a mining lease application was invalid because it wasn't accompanied by a compliant mining operations statement – confirming that the effects of Forrest & Forrest Pty Ltd v Wilson ...
Hydrogen technologies timeline in Australia
Hydrogen fuel offers Australia a low-emissions, clean, storable energy solution for our future domestic energy needs. Our timeline details major milestones for hydrogen technologies in Australia. ...
NT Government sets ambitious climate response and offset reform agenda
The Northern Territory Government's recently released Climate Response, associated Three-Year Action Plan and environmental offset reform agenda is ambitious, and all stakeholders in the Territory should be aware of the coming changes and related opportunities. ...
Pilbara v Ammon: WA Court of Appeal considers the meaning of 'feasibility study' in the context of a joint venture agreement
The recent decision of Pilbara Iron Ore Pty Ltd v Ammon will be of interest to anyone who deals with farm-in agreements or other resource sector agreements where one party agrees to commission a 'feasibility study'. ...
Resources sector regulation – the Productivity Commission's call for reform
The Productivity Commission has released its draft report on resources sector regulation and, if implemented, its recommendations have important implications for the sector. In particular, the report includes a number of recommendations focused on reducing delays in project assessment and approval, ...
Queensland's new regulatory framework for safety in the resources industry
Queensland Parliament has passed legislation that, when it comes into effect on 1 July 2020, will change the state's regulatory framework for health and safety in the resources industry. ...
Industrial manslaughter laws proposed for Queensland resources sector
If passed, the Mineral and Energy Resources and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2020 (Qld) (Bill), introduced in the Queensland Parliament on 4 February 2020, will create industrial manslaughter offences in the Queensland resources industry. ...
NSW Government to prohibit scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions conditions
Conditions of development consent regulating scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions outside Australia will be prohibited under proposed legislation introduced into the NSW Parliament. The draft legislation forms part of a package of measures announced by the Deputy Premier to provide certainty for mining investment, which includes continuing the previously announced review of the Independent Planning Commission (IPC). ...