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In September 2022, the Queensland Government released the Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan (QEJP) which establishes a pathway for the transformation of Queensland’s energy system to deliver renewable energy and decarbonisation. A key action of the Q

The Federal Court has dismissed an application seeking to prevent construction of a 262km gas export pipeline connecting the Barossa Field to existing infrastructure (the Barossa Pipeline). The application contended that the pipeline project would si

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

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

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,

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

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

Substantial changes are coming with respect to the management of Aboriginal cultural heritage in Western Australia, which will place more obligations on proponents working in culturally significant areas. The new Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2021

The first of several sets of regulations that underpin offshore electricity development in Australia has recently been released. These are:  The Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Regulations 2022 (OEI Regulations) made pursuant to the Offshore

The Queensland Land Court has recommended the refusal of the mining lease and environmental authority applications for Waratah Coal Pty Ltd’s proposed thermal coal mine. President Kingham ruled in the objectors’ favour, finding that preserving hu

The Australian Government has recently identified six offshore wind zones that will be favoured for offshore wind development projects in Australia.   Federal Energy Minister Chris Bowen announced that the first zone identified for public consultat

The mining industry is in disbelief following a Warden’s Court decision published today, which potentially results in all exploration licences in Western Australia being invalid due to non-compliance with the Mining Act. The Minister for Mines ha