A draft Construction Noise Guideline has been released by the NSW Environment Protection Authority for public consultation. Private and public construction proponents, contractors, engineers and other stakeholders are encouraged to make a submission on the draft guideline by 30 April 2021. Read more

In a recent test case involving Ararat Wind Farm, the Supreme Court of Victoria held that above-ground wind farm assets were chattels and therefore excluded from the capital improved value of leviable land for the Victorian Fire Services Levy. Read more

The renewable energy sector is leading the transition to a net-zero carbon economy, and was recognised again in the Climate Change Authority’s recent report as being fundamental to a sustainable recovery from the impacts of COVID-19. Read more

Crown Lands has released a draft State Strategic Plan for managing and using Crown land in NSW for public comment. Read more

Federal Government’s acceptance of King Review proposals a win for the resurgence of carbon capture and storage. Read more

Hydrogen is heating up with the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) offering $70m in a new funding round. Read more

Proponents of projects under construction in NSW can now take advantage of relaxed work day restrictions under new COVID-19 amendments. Read more

The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) has provided insights into relevant considerations for proposed solar farms in three recent decisions, in which three of the five projects considered were refused. Read more