The Victorian Department of Environment, Land, Water & Planning is reviewing 2 key policies: State Environment Protection Policy (Waters of…[Read More]
Review of State Environment Protection Policy (Waters) – Discussion paper released for comment
Planning and Environment Amendment (Infrastructure Contributions) Bill – introduced to State (Vic) Parliament
The Victorian Government has introduced the Planning and Environment Amendment (Infrastructure Contributions) Bill 2015 into State Parliament (Victoria). The Bill…[Read More]
IPART water powers extended
The NSW Parliament has passed the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal Amendment (Accredited State Water Regulator) Bill 2015, which extends…[Read More]
Proposed changes to National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting – Comment sought
Aspects of the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (Measurement) Determination 2008 are currently being reviewed with the intention of making…[Read More]
Review of – Victoria’s Climate Change Act
Victorian Climate Change Minister Lisa Neville has appointed an independent review committee to conduct a review of the state’s Climate…[Read More]
Bill to consider number of objectors
The Victorian Government has introduced the Planning and Environment Amendment (Recognising Objectors) Bill 2015 into parliament. The bill means decisions…[Read More]
First steps towards a new marine and coastal law
Victorian Environment Minister Lisa Neville has announced the establishment of a new expert panel to identify and examine the key…[Read More]
First phase of new mining policy
The NSW Department of Planning and Environment is overhauling its approach to mining approvals and has released an Integrated Mining…[Read More]
Proposed amendment to Clean Air Regulation addresses cruise ship emissions in NSW ports – comment sought
NSW Environment Minister Mark Speakman has released the draft Protection of the Environment Operations (Clean Air) Amendment (Cruise Ships) Regulation…[Read More]
Renewable Energy Target (Electricity) Amendment Bill introduced to parliament
Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt has introduced the Renewable Energy (Electricity) Amendment Bill 2015 to Federal Parliament. The bill makes…[Read More]