EDO challenge to Scarborough LNG withdrawn
The Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF) has withdrawn its legal challenge against Woodside’s Scarborough LNG Development (Scarborough Project).
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Consultation opens for proposed offshore wind area off the Bunbury region, WA
On 20 February 2024 the Minister for Climate Change and Energy opened consultation on a proposed offshore wind energy development area, located at least 20 kilometres off the coastline in the Indian Ocean off the Bunbury region, (Proposed Zone).
Legislation Update
Introducing Queensland’s Emission Reduction Targets
Last week the Queensland Government introduced its Clean Economy Jobs Bill 2024 (the Bill) which sets out ambitions, targets and strategies to expedite the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in Queensland and accelerate the shift towards renewable
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Reforming Climate Active to prioritise direct emissions reduction
What is Climate Active? Climate Active is an Australian Government program which aims to incentivise voluntary climate action. It provides certification to businesses and organisations that achieve carbon neutrality by meeting the requirements of the
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Queensland to review coexistence principles, including CSG-induced subsidence management
In June 2022, the Queensland Government released the Queensland Resources Industry Development Plan (QRIDP) which establishes the state’s long-term vision for the resources industry. The Department of Resources (the Department) has subsequently und
Court Decision
“Living wonders” case fails as Federal Court dismisses climate change challenge
Environment Council of Central Queensland Inc v Minister for the Environment and Water (No 2) [2023] FCA 1208 The Federal Court has dismissed two judicial review proceedings challenging a decision of the Federal Environment Minister to issue approval
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Bidding now open to participate in the 2023 Offshore Greenhouse Gas Storage Acreage Release
The Australian Government has released new areas for exploration for offshore greenhouse gas storage to help Australia lower emissions and meet net-zero commitments. In this article, we discuss the 2023 Offshore Greenhouse Gas Storage Acreage Release
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Consultation opens for offshore wind development zone in the Illawarra region
On 14 August 2023, the Australian Government opened consultations to the public on the benefits and effects of future offshore renewable energy projects in the Illawarra region of New South Wales from Wombarra in the north, down to Kiama in the south
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Queensland Government releases draft REZ Roadmap
The Queensland Government has released the draft 2023 Queensland Renewable Energy Zone Roadmap (REZ Roadmap) for consultation. The REZ Roadmap will help coordinate the development of clean energy infrastructure in areas of high renewable potential,
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Wind farm development requirements in review
On 2 August 2023, the Queensland Government announced a review of the Wind Farm Code (State Code 23) (Wind Farm Code) and its accompanying guidelines for wind farms in Queensland (the Review). The Ministerial announcement is available on the Quee
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Safeguard Mechanism reforms: What you need to know
The reformed Safeguard Mechanism commenced on 1 July 2023. Relevant facilities are now subject to a decline rate to their emissions baselines and able to receive Safeguard Mechanism Credits. Partner James Plumb and Special Counsel Elizabeth Harvey
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Proposed declaration of Southern Ocean area as suitable for offshore wind farms
On 28 June 2023, the Australian Government proposed officially declaring an area of the Southern Ocean from Warrnambool in Victoria to Port MacDonnell in South Australia, as suitable for offshore wind farms. The Southern Ocean is one of six key ar
