LEGAL UPDATES
December 8, 2015
Published by kingfisher at December 8, 2015
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Water Amendment (Review Implementation and Other Measures) Bill 2015 (Cth) The Bill is currently before the House of Representatives and seeks to introduce the recommendations arising […]
December 8, 2015
Published by kingfisher at December 8, 2015
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As nearly two hundred world leaders meet in Paris this week to continue to develop an effective international framework to address anthropogenic climate change, Australia remains […]
December 1, 2015
Published by kingfisher at December 1, 2015
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Biodiversity Conservation Bill 2015 (WA) This Bill seeks to preserve and conserve the ecological diversity that exists in the State of Western Australia. The Bill will […]
December 1, 2015
Published by kingfisher at December 1, 2015
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Land Administration (South West Native Title Settlement) Bill 2015 The Bill has been introduced this week to the Legislative Assembly. It seeks to regulate the distribution […]
December 1, 2015
Published by kingfisher at December 1, 2015
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Natural Gas (Canning Basin Joint Venture) Agreement Amendment Bill 2015 The Bill has been read for a second time in the Legislative Council. The Bill seeks […]
December 1, 2015
Published by kingfisher at December 1, 2015
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Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Amendment Bill 2015 (Cth) Amendments to the Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act 1976 (Cth) have passed the Senate this week. The […]
December 1, 2015
Published by kingfisher at December 1, 2015
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Register of Foreign Ownership of Agricultural Land Act 2015 (Cth) This new legislation will require foreign owners with an interest in Australian agricultural land or water […]
December 1, 2015
Published by kingfisher at December 1, 2015
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A groups of native title claimants have succeeded in their claims over areas across the Gulf of Carpentaria. The claimants sought recognition of their native title […]
November 24, 2015
Published by kingfisher at November 24, 2015
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North East Gas Interconnector Pipeline (Special Provisions) Act 2015 (NT) The Bill seeks to govern the development the North East Gas Interconnector Pipeline Project which will […]
November 24, 2015
Published by kingfisher at November 24, 2015
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Genetically Modified Crops Free Areas Repeal Bill 2015 (WA) The Bill hopes to reduce the economic disadvantage of farmers subjected to genetically modified crop free areas […]
November 24, 2015
Published by kingfisher at November 24, 2015
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Co-Operatives Amendment Bill 2015 (WA) The Bill has been referred to Standing Committee from the Legislative Council. The bill seeks to amend the Co-operatives Act 2009 […]
November 24, 2015
Published by kingfisher at November 24, 2015
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Energy and Water Ombudsman Amendment Act 2015 (QLD) The Bill has been assented to and is currently awaiting legislative introduction from January 2016. The Bill proposes […]
November 24, 2015
Published by kingfisher at November 24, 2015
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Ashton Coal Operations Pty Ltd v Hunter Environment Lobby Inc [2015] NSWCA 358 (20 November 2015) The approval given for the appellant’s coal mine under the […]
November 24, 2015
Published by kingfisher at November 24, 2015
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Mining and Petroleum Industry Political Donations Legislation Amendment (Corruption Risk Reduction) Bill 2015 (NSW) The Bill seeks to limit corruption by prohibiting political donations from persons […]
November 24, 2015
Published by kingfisher at November 24, 2015
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The Commonwealth will establish a register listing foreign ownership of water licences. Additional legislation will ensure the Foreign Investment Review Board scrutinises foreign investments in agricultural […]
November 24, 2015
Published by kingfisher at November 24, 2015
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Water allocation in the Northern Territory will now include extraction attributable to mining, which has previously not been a statutory consideration under s 7 Water Act […]
November 24, 2015
Published by kingfisher at November 24, 2015
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Traditional land holders, the Wangan and Jagalingou People, challenged the National Native Title Tribunal finding that the Carmichael Mine was in the public interest in the […]
November 17, 2015
Published by kingfisher at November 17, 2015
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Natural Resources Management (General) Variation Regulations 2015 (SA) The regulations are made under the Natural Resources Management Act 2004 (SA). The regulations insert ss 20AA and […]
November 17, 2015
Published by kingfisher at November 17, 2015
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Victorian Energy Efficiency Target Amendment (Saving Energy, Growing Jobs) Bill 2015 The Bill has passed both houses and now is awaiting royal assent. The Bill proposes […]
November 17, 2015
Published by kingfisher at November 17, 2015
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Planning Act Bill 2015 (QLD) The Bill seeks to impose transparency on the state and local planning systems. It represents a significant overhaul of Queensland’s planning […]
November 17, 2015
Published by kingfisher at November 17, 2015
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Water Legislation Amendment Bill 2015 (QLD) The Bill seeks to re-introduce ecological sustainable development as core water allocation objectives that were removed from focus in the […]
November 17, 2015
Published by kingfisher at November 17, 2015
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Martin & Ors v Hume Coal Pty Ltd [2015] NSWLEC 1461 (13 November 2015) The respondent was seeking to exercise their rights under their prospecting licence […]
November 17, 2015
Published by kingfisher at November 17, 2015
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NSW Aboriginal Land Council v Minister Administering the Crown Lands Act [2015] NSWCA 349 (16 November 2015) The NSWALC lodged a claim over Crown land in […]
November 17, 2015
Published by kingfisher at November 17, 2015
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The Greater Sydney Commission Bill 2015 is currently awaiting assent. Several amendments to the Bill were suggested however these were substantially rejected. The Bill proposes alterations […]
November 17, 2015
Published by kingfisher at November 17, 2015
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The amendments proposed in the Mining Amendment (Climate Protection – No New Coal Mines) Bill 2015 (NSW) seek to place a moratorium on new authorisations to […]
