The Product Stewardship Act 2011 (Act) was introduced into Federal Parliament as a Bill on 23 March 2011 and assented to on 25 July 2011. Although it is expected that the Act will take effect in August 2011, the real impact will be felt by business when the regulations under
Transit Oriented Development (TOD) has raised its profile once more. As land becomes increasingly scarce, TODs are becoming acceptable development outcomes to address population growth. Since 2008, four TODs have been approved in Brisbane.
The Climate Change and Sustainability Minister, Kate Jones, introduced new environmental legislation into parliament on 24 November 2010. The Environmental Protection and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2010 (Bill) has not yet been passed by parliament. However, corporations and businesses that are conducting environmentally relevant activities under the Environmental Protection Act
The Federal Government is expected to introduce new laws in mid 2010 which will require the disclosure of energy efficiency information for commercial office buildings.
Cooper Grace Ward acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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