A bushfire management plan may be viewed as optional for many landholders, but neglecting your fire management obligations may put you and your business at significant risk. Discover the crucial reasons why the implementation and adherence to a bushfire management plan are important to safeguard you and your business.
The global demand for hydrogen is expected to nearly double between 2021 and 2030. According to the International Energy Agency’s 2022 World Energy Outlook, Australia is expected to become the second largest net-exporter of low emissions hydrogen by 2030 and the largest by 2050.
This article serves as a progress update on the Bill, with a refresher on its purposes and a summary of feedback from the consultation process.
So far, only the largest polluters in the private sector are subject to carbon emission regulation under the Climate Change Act 2022. However, with pressure mounting to extend the reach of the legislation in order to achieve ‘net zero’ carbon emissions by 2050, it is only a matter of time before other businesses – including agribusiness – will be required to take further action.
In a change to Queensland waste legislation that will have ramifications for the development industry, disposing of ‘clean earth’ at a landfill facility from 1 July 2023 will incur payment of the waste levy at the general rate per tonne.
By registering an eligible offsets project, you can earn carbon credits and generate income alongside your current activities.
Momentum continues to build towards a major reform of cultural heritage laws in Australia.
Given the doubts that have been cast regarding claims by Indonesian officials that no cases of foot and mouth disease have been recorded in Bali’s cattle in recent months, the strengthening of Australia’s biosecurity laws should be welcomed.
With impending changes to the Queensland land tax regime, deductions for site improvements can be an effective tool for landowners and developers in managing land
The Queensland Government has made important changes to vegetation mapping to include the most recent Queensland Herbarium scientific updates. This may affect your ability to clear vegetation.
In this case, former Linc Energy executives were charged with offences against Queensland’s Environmental Protection Act 1994 after a Linc Energy underground coal gasification project near Chinchilla caused serious environmental harm. The Court of Appeal decision in R v Dumble has implications for executive officer liability in environmental harm offences under Australian environmental legislation.