On 11 July 2019, the Climate Change Authority released a Consultation Paper regarding the Authority’s update of its previous advice to the Commonwealth Government on the policy toolkit required to meet Australia’s greenhouse gas emission reduction commitments under the Paris Agreement. Submissions on the Consultation Paper may be made until 23 August 2019. Read more
The WA Supreme Court of Appeal this week rejected the appeal by the Conservation Council of WA Inc. against dismissal of its judicial review application on the Part IV Environmental Protection Act 1986 (WA) approval of the Yeelirrie uranium mine project proposal. Read more
Yesterday, the WA Minister for Aboriginal Affairs publicly announced that a draft bill to reform WA’s Aboriginal heritage legislation will be made available for public comment in early 2020. Read more
Last month DWER released its ‘Guideline: Industry Regulation Guide to Licensing’ which sets out DWER’s approach to the interpretation and administration of Part V of the Environmental Protection Act 1986 (WA) and notably establishes a new approach for prescribed premises with certain containment infrastructure. Read more
On 8 July 2019, the Queensland Government released the Energy from Waste Policy Discussion Paper (EFW Discussion Paper) for public consultation. The EFW Discussion Paper outlines the Queensland Government’s proposed approach to developing and implementing energy from waste (EFW) technologies in Queensland as part of ongoing efforts to reduce the amount of waste being sent to landfill. Broadly, public comment is sought from stakeholders and the general public on the role that EFW should play in Queensland’s approach to waste management and the principles of any EFW framework that should be adopted. Read more
Last week the WA EPA commenced consultation on the greenhouse gas guidance. Submissions are due by 2 September 2019. Here we provide an overview of the EPA’s policy position and potential implications for industry. Read more
