LEGAL UPDATES
February 28, 2017
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The Local Government Amendment (Amalgamation Referendums) Bill 2017 (NSW) has been introduced to the Legislative Council and seeks to require referendums for the amalgamations of local […]
February 28, 2017
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The Hazardous Waste (Regulation of Exports and Imports) Levy Bill 2016 (Cth) will amend the current Hazardous Waste (Regulation of Exports and Imports) Act 1989 (Cth) and […]
February 28, 2017
Published by kingfisher at February 28, 2017
Construction of the $126 million Kidston Solar Project began last week under the Solar 150 Program, sponsored by the Queensland Government and through funding support from […]
February 28, 2017
Published by kingfisher at February 28, 2017
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The COAG Energy Council has reformed the pathway for decision review of the Australia Energy Regulator through the Limited Merits Review Process. This appeals process is […]
February 2, 2017
Published by kingfisher at February 2, 2017
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With the creation of the Wilinggin National Park in partnership with Wilinggin traditional owners, the establishment of Australia’s biggest national park has taken another step forward. […]
December 19, 2016
Published by kingfisher at December 19, 2016
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The State Government has released its Wind Energy Guideline for large-scale state significant wind energy developments. The framework will provide certainty for industry and investment and […]
December 19, 2016
Published by kingfisher at December 19, 2016
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New South Wales Aboriginal Land Council v Minister Administering the Crown Lands Act [2016] HCA 50 (14 December 2016) The applicants made a claim under the […]
December 19, 2016
Published by kingfisher at December 19, 2016
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The Northern Australia White Paper has encouraged substantial growth in the region which is relatively underdeveloped when compared to southern Australia. The Federal Government has committed […]
December 19, 2016
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India’s National Electricity Plan has indicated a shift from sourcing energy from conventional coal toward building the capacity of renewable energy and storage. Under the Plan, […]
December 13, 2016
Published by kingfisher at December 13, 2016
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Australia is lagging behind the rest of the developed world when it comes to the uptake of electric vehicles (EVs). Cars contribute to 8% of Australian […]
December 13, 2016
Published by kingfisher at December 13, 2016
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The 622 kilometre Northern Gas Pipeline will stretch between Tennant Creek in the centre of the Northern Territory across the border to Mount Isa, Queensland. Construction […]
December 13, 2016
Published by kingfisher at December 13, 2016
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The Climate Change Bill 2016 (Vic) has passed the Legislative Assembly and will be debated in the Legislative Council when parliament resumes in 2017. The bill […]
December 13, 2016
Published by kingfisher at December 13, 2016
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John Holland Pty Ltd v Adani Abbot Point Terminal Pty Ltd [2016] QSC 292 (12 December 2016) In 2009 the applicant entered contracts with a third […]
December 13, 2016
Published by kingfisher at December 13, 2016
The NSW Government has released the draft social impact assessment guidelines for State Significant Projects which relates to mining, petroleum and extractive industries. Currently, the Environmental […]
December 13, 2016
Published by kingfisher at December 13, 2016
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This week the federal government announced a 2017 Review Of Climate Change Policies in Australia. The review is orientated around the 2030 federal target of reducing emissions to […]
December 6, 2016
Published by kingfisher at December 6, 2016
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The Parliament of South Australia Natural Resources Committee – Inquiry into Unconventional Gas Development in the South East of South Australia has tabled its final report, […]
December 6, 2016
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Apache Oil Australia Pty Ltd (Now Known As Quadrant Oil Australia Pty Ltd) v Santos Offshore Pty Ltd [2016] WASCA 213 (1 December 2016) The parties […]
December 6, 2016
Published by kingfisher at December 6, 2016
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The Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Amendment (Container Deposit Scheme) Act 2016 (NSW) was passed earlier this year. The Government is currently seeking public comment on the […]
December 6, 2016
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The Civil Nuclear Transfers to India Bill 2016 (Cth) authorises the Australian exportation of nuclear material and nuclear-related items to India. The bill codifies the Australia-India […]
December 6, 2016
Published by kingfisher at December 6, 2016
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The Agriculture and Water Resources Legislation Amendment Bill 2016 (Cth) has been introduced to the House of Representatives. The purpose of the bill is to clarify […]
December 6, 2016
Published by kingfisher at December 6, 2016
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The federal government has announced a review into the integrity of the Petroleum Resource Rent Tax. The review will focus on ensuring that taxation is equitably […]
November 29, 2016
Published by kingfisher at November 29, 2016
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McClymont v Solar Silicon Resources Group Pty Ltd [2016] QLC 67 (10 November 2016) The applicant, the owner of the property which is subject to a […]
November 29, 2016
Published by kingfisher at November 29, 2016
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The Constitutional Amendment (Constitutional Recognition of Aboriginal People) Bill 2016 (Tas) seeks to amend the preamble of the Constitution of Tasmania to provide for the recognition of Aboriginal […]
November 29, 2016
Published by kingfisher at November 29, 2016
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The Oil Refinery (Kwinana) Agreement Amendment Bill 2016 (WA) will amend the Oil Refinery (Kwinana) Agreement Act 1952 (WA) to codify the 2016 Variation Agreement between […]
November 29, 2016
Published by kingfisher at November 29, 2016
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The Climate Change Bill 2016 (Vic) has been read for a second time in the Legislative Assembly and will repeal the current Climate Change Act 2010 […]
