Approvals for major projects and environmental risk allocation have become more complex with major infrastructure development driven by strong international investment in energy & resources, particularly in the coal seam gas and mining industries in Queensland and Western Australia, and governments entering into public-private partnerships. Environmental impact assessment can often be protracted and opportunities to streamline approvals are not always available or, in the case of Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW), have been withdrawn.
Corrs has an outstanding track record in project-managing planning & environment approvals for infrastructure projects for both government and major corporations with the Victorian Desalination PPP, Gold Coast Rapid Transit and the Curtis LNG Project just three examples. Current uncertainly in the way planning laws will be changed and administered requires lawyers who deeply understand the way local planning systems have evolved and operate, and who work closely and proactively with government to recognise and understand policy directions. Corrs has this experience and approach to ensure we are up to speed with the latest policy formulation and industry developments.
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MoreRecently, the Land and Environment Court handed down its decision in Hunter Environment Lobby Inc v Minister for Planning (No 2) [2012] NSWLEC 40 and, contrary to an earlier finding, declined to impose conditions requiring Ulan Coal Mines Ltd (Ulan)
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DownloadThe NSW Government has released a number of draft plans, policies and guidelines that deliver on its Strategic Regional Land Use Policy - but what impact will this have on developments in regional areas?
DownloadThe NSW Government has released a number of draft plans, policies and guidelines that deliver on its Strategic Regional Land Use Policy - but what impact will this have on coal and gas projects on or near strategic agricultural land?
DownloadIn January 2012, the NSW Environment Protection Authority released draft guidelines which set out the requirements for holders of environment protection licences to publish pollution monitoring data. Invitations for public comments closed on 24 Febru
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MoreThe Protection of the Environment Legislation Amendment Act 2011 (NSW) makes notable changes to the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 (NSW) and aims to improve the reporting and management of pollution incidents in New South Wales.
DownloadThe recent approval of the expansion of existing coal mining operations, subject to a condition requiring a carbon offset, will be the first time in Australia that a Court has imposed a condition of consent for a climate change offset.
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The optimistically named Resources Legislation (Balance, Certainty and Efficiency) Bill 2011 is the Queensland government’s latest attempt at addressing the conflict between the coal seam gas industry and other land users.
MoreThe Guideline sets out the basis on which the “call-in” power will operate. What does it mean for you?
DownloadThis decision by the Court of Appeal has important implications for parties to voluntary planning agreements.
MoreOn 12 September 2011, NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell introduced the Election Funding, Expenditure and Disclosures Amendment Bill 2011 (Bill) which, if made, would amend the principal Act to tighten political funding laws and “close the loopholes”.
MoreRecently, the Land and Environment Court handed down its decision in Hunter Environment Lobby Inc v Minister for Planning (No 2) [2012] NSWLEC 40 and, contrary to an earlier finding, declined to impose conditions requiring Ulan Coal Mines Ltd (Ulan)
This decision by the Court of Appeal has important implications for parties to voluntary planning agreements.
On 12 September 2011, NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell introduced the Election Funding, Expenditure and Disclosures Amendment Bill 2011 (Bill) which, if made, would amend the principal Act to tighten political funding laws and “close the loopholes”.
The optimistically named Resources Legislation (Balance, Certainty and Efficiency) Bill 2011 is the Queensland government’s latest attempt at addressing the conflict between the coal seam gas industry and other land users.
The Guideline sets out the basis on which the “call-in” power will operate. What does it mean for you?
The recent approval of the expansion of existing coal mining operations, subject to a condition requiring a carbon offset, will be the first time in Australia that a Court has imposed a condition of consent for a climate change offset.
The Protection of the Environment Legislation Amendment Act 2011 (NSW) makes notable changes to the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 (NSW) and aims to improve the reporting and management of pollution incidents in New South Wales.
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To anyone with experience of the impacts of the 2010/2011 heavy rain on water balance issues at mine sites, and the DERM response to those difficult circumstances, the Commission’s recommendations make perfect sense.
The government’s Clean Energy Finance Corporation will commence investing in green energy projects next year. But is it really a cure for the renewable sector’s malaise?
In January 2012, the NSW Environment Protection Authority released draft guidelines which set out the requirements for holders of environment protection licences to publish pollution monitoring data. Invitations for public comments closed on 24 Febru
The NSW Government has released a number of draft plans, policies and guidelines that deliver on its Strategic Regional Land Use Policy - but how will this impage large projects requiring dewatering?
The NSW Government has released a number of draft plans, policies and guidelines that deliver on its Strategic Regional Land Use Policy - but what impact will this have on developments in regional areas?
The NSW Government has released a number of draft plans, policies and guidelines that deliver on its Strategic Regional Land Use Policy - but what impact will this have on coal and gas projects on or near strategic agricultural land?
On 27 March 2012, the NSW Department of Planning & Infrastructure exhibited Draft Policy Statement on Plan-making and Delegations. The Statement proposes to simplify the procedure for making local environmental plans “more local and accountable".
The leak of the chemical chromium VI at Orica’s ammonia plant on Kooragang Island led to Parliament establishing the Select Committee to examine the response to the leak by both the Government and Orica. Its findings were published in a report on 23
This In Brief addresses three recent cases of relevance to Energy & Resources Projects.
The Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Qld) is part of a national package of uniform work health and safety legislation. It repealed the Dangerous Goods Safety Management Act 2001 (Qld) and as of 1 January 2012 regulates dangerous goods in Queensland,
