It has now been just over a year since the European Commission adopted a proposal for a Directive on corporate sustainability due diligence (the "Proposal", which we reported on here). Read more

The NSW Minister for Energy has declared a Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) in the Illawarra region. Following a draft exhibition of the declaration in late 2022, this marks the first key step in establishing the Illawarra REZ under the Electricity Infrastructure Investment Act 2020. Read more

Exposure Draft released for Nature Repair Market and Biodiversity Certificate Scheme Read more

The Queensland Government has adopted all 22 recommendations of the Queensland Heritage Advisory Panel’s report into heritage places. The recommendations include significant changes to the powers under the Queensland Heritage Act 1992 (Qld), including the introduction of interim protections for heritage places subject to listing applications and broadening the powers regarding the essential repair and maintenance of heritage places. Read more

The Federal Environment Minister has announced the Government’s response to the Independent Review of the EPBC Act, which will be implemented through legislative amendments in 2023.  Read more

The Queensland Land Court has recommended that the mining lease and environmental authority for the Waratah Mine be refused, amongst other reasons because of climate change impacts (including scope 3 emissions) and human rights impacts Read more