Reviewing the NAIF Act – filling the investment gap
Introduced in 2016 with bipartisan support, the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility Act 2016 (Cth) (the Act) established the Northern Australian Infrastructure Facility (the NAIF).
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WA’s ban on onshore gas exports is lifted… sort of
On 19 September 2024 the Western Australian Government announced updates to its domestic gas policy (the DomGas Policy).
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Federal Court upholds appeal, casting doubt over the granting of petroleum production leases in the Narrabri Gas Project
The Full Court of the Federal Court has upheld an appeal against a National Native Title Tribunal (NNTT) determination allowing for the grant of four petroleum production lease (PPL) applications to Santos NSW Pty Ltd (Santos) within the Narrabri gas
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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).
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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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Native title update: High Court clarifies how section 24MD(6B) of the Native Title Act operates
Earlier this week the High Court clarified the types of activities that fall within section 24MD(6B) of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) (NTA). This section of the NTA provides a right to object to mining activities which only involve the provision of
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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
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“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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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