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The NSW Court of Appeal has answered a critical planning question: when is a development application (DA) truly 'made'? In dismissing an appeal from the NSW Land and Environment Court, the Court of Appeal held that a DA is not 'made' until all documents had been provided and fees paid. Read more
To support the clean energy transition, draft guidelines for wind, solar, transmission, benefit-sharing and private agreements have been released by the NSW Department of Planning and Environment. This new policy package should be reviewed by existing and prospective applicants of clean energy and transmission projects in NSW. Read more
The Minister for Climate Change and Energy announced this week he is seeking public feedback on a proposed new declared area for offshore wind and other renewable projects in the Bass Strait, off Northern Tasmania. Read more
The Gas Supply and Other Legislation (Hydrogen Industry Development) Amendment Bill 2023 (Qld) (the Legislation) was passed by Queensland Parliament on 10 October 2023. The Legislation will commence on a day to be fixed by proclamation.
As part of a regulatory review to support the regulation of renewable hydrogen development and use in Queensland, the Legislation will provide a regulatory framework to support the development of Queensland’s renewable hydrogen industry by amending the Gas Supply Act 2003 (Qld) (GS Act) and the Petroleum and Gas (Production and Safety) Act 2004 (Qld) (P&G Act). Read more
The Australian Energy Infrastructure Commissioner has released a discussion paper and invitation for public submissions in relation to the review of community engagement practices for renewable developments. Read more
Following the Independent review of powers and penalties under the EP Act, the Queensland Government is seeking consulting on proposed amendments to the EP Act. Read more
The Queensland Government has released the draft Wind Farm Code (State Code 23) which is proposed to replace the existing Code. Consultation on the draft Code is open until Monday 4 September 2023. Read more
The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) has published the ‘Guidance – Key environmental factors for offshore windfarm environmental impact assessment under the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (Cth)’ (Guidance Document). Read more
