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Partner Nicholas Cowie, Senior Associate Emma Hodgson and Law Graduate Victoria Moore explain]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/fmres/foreaug08.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/fmres/foreaug08.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Climate Change - 07 August 2008]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a landmark decision, the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal has refused development consent to a housing development in South Gippsland because of climate change considerations, including the threat of increasing storm severity and rising sea levels. Partner Paul Lalich, Lawyer Fleur Ramsay and Paralegal Madeleine Ellicott report on the decision]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/cc/foccaug08.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/cc/foccaug08.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Climate Change - 24 July 2008]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following on from our summary of the Federal Government's Green Paper on its proposed Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme released on 16 July 2008, Partner Grant Anderson discusses in greater detail the  proposals regarding the design of that Scheme]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/cc/focc24jul08.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/cc/focc24jul08.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Climate Change - 08 July 2008]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following on from his summary of the draft report of the Garnaut Climate Change Review released on 4 July 2008, Partner Grant Anderson discusses in greater detail some of the principal findings and recommendations of the draft report]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/cc/focc8jul08.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/cc/focc8jul08.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Client Update: Climate Change - 04 July 2008]]></title><description><![CDATA[The eagerly awaited draft report of the Garnaut Climate Change Review was released at lunchtime today. Partner Grant Anderson and Senior Associate Suzanne Westgate provide initial commentary on the findings of the draft report]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/cc/cuccjul08.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/cc/cuccjul08.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Client Update: Environment - 03 July 2008]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new Bill introduced into the Western Australian Parliament by the Greens attempts to set a greenhouse gas emissions intensity standard for new power stations in Western Australia. Senior Associate Valeria Cooney and Lawyer Lorna Creewel report]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/cuejul08.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/cuejul08.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Environment & Planning - 05 June 2008]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Protection of the Environment Operations (Underground Petroleum Storage Systems) Regulation 2008, which commenced on 1 June 2008, introduces a range of measures designed to regulate the underground storage of petroleum so as to minimise the risk of the discharge of substances that cause significant damage to the environment. Partner Paul Lalich and Paralegal Madeleine Ellicott report]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/foep5jun08.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/foep5jun08.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Environment & Planning - 02 June 2008]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Environmental Planning and Assessment Amendment Bill proposes the most significant reforms to the planning system since the inception of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW). Partner Paul Lalich and Lawyer Joy Lam report]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/foepjun08.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/foepjun08.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Planning - 04 March 2008]]></title><description><![CDATA[The extent to which climate change is relevant to major project assessment in NSW was recently examined by the NSW Land and Environment Court - this time in the context of 'flood impacts' and concept plan approvals under Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW). Partner Jim Parker and Senior Associate Suzanne Westgate review the court's recent decision in Walker v Minister of Planning and Anor]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/fopmar08.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/fopmar08.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Planning - 23 January 2008]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Queensland Deputy Premier and Minister for Infrastructure and Planning, Paul Lucas, released the draft Iconic Queensland Places Bill 2008 for stakeholder consultation on 7 December 2007. The draft legislation is a direct response to fears expressed by some local governments and their communities that the widespread local government amalgamations in Queensland would rob them of their identity and character through inappropriate planning decisions]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/fopjan08.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/fopjan08.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Planning  - 16 November 2007]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Queensland Parliament has passed the Queensland Heritage and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2007, which will amend the Queensland Heritage Act 1992. This is the first major review of the heritage legislation in its 15-year life and will modify Queensland's heritage framework for the listing of places on the register and the approval of their redevelopment. The amending Act will commence on a date to be fixed by proclamation]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 16 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/fopnov07.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/fopnov07.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Environment & Planning - 25 September 2007]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption has released a report on corruption risks associated with the New South Wales development approval process. Partner Paul Lalich, Senior Associate Suzanne Westgate and Lawyer Will Potts consider the potential impact of the recommendations]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 25 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/foepsep07.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/foepsep07.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Client Update: Planning - 21 September 2007]]></title><description><![CDATA[Less than two months ago, the Queensland Government announced 'sweeping reforms' to ensure more Queenslander's can own their home. On 11 September 2007, after limited consultation with industry, the Urban Land Development Authority Act 2007 commenced, purportedly to achieve this agenda. Senior Associate Anna Goethe-Hooper looks at how the new legislation is to work]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 21 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/cupsep07.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/cupsep07.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Resources - 04 September 2007]]></title><description><![CDATA[New legislation just passed by the Queensland Government effectively abolishes the Land & Resources Tribunal and confers its existing jurisdiction on the Land Court. Partner Ben Zillmann, Senior Associate Bill McCredie and Lawyer Oliver Lawson explain the changes]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 04 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/res/foressep07.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/res/foressep07.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Client Update: Planning - 31 August 2007]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twelve months after the Queensland State Government released a discussion paper about problems with the planning legislation and the integrated development assessment system, a reform agenda has been released. Senior Associate Rosanne Meurling looks at the significant points of the proposed changes]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/cup31aug07.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/cup31aug07.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Climate Change - 29 August 2007]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NSW Land and Environment Court has again examined the issue of the extent to which climate change impacts should be assessed for major project proposals. Partner Matthew Skinner, Senior Associate Felicity Rourke and Lawyer Elizabeth Lamaro review the court's decision in Drake-Brockman v Minister of Planning & Anor and comment on the guidance it provides on the assessment of greenhouse gas emissions for major development projects in NSW]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 29 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/cc/focc29aug07.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/cc/focc29aug07.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Climate Change - 28 August 2007]]></title><description><![CDATA[In addition to the newly launched Australian Climate Exchange that precedes the establishment of a national climate exchange market by the Federal Government, Australian companies are involved in generating and trading greenhouse gas emission reductions on international climate exchange markets.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/cc/focc28aug07.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/cc/focc28aug07.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Climate Change - 20 August 2007]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Federal Government has taken an important step towards a national emissions trading scheme with the introduction of the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Bill 2007. Partner Ben Zillmann, Special Counsel Philip Murray and Lawyer Simon Batten report]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 20 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/cc/foccaug07.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/cc/foccaug07.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Client Update: Planning - 16 August 2007]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Queensland Government has legislated to implement the recommendations of the independent Local Government Reform Commission into local government amalgamations. The changes, effective on 10 August 2007, will affect all those who deal with, or are employed by, local governments and will have ramifications for planning and development controls and local law application. Senior Associate Bill McCredie and Lawyer Simon Batten report]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 16 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/cupaug07.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/cupaug07.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Environment & Climate Change - 14 June 2007]]></title><description><![CDATA[Since the NSW Land and Environment Court's landmark decision in November 2006 requiring the environmental assessment of the proposed Anvil Hill coal mine to consider the impact of downstream greenhouse gas emissions, the decision of the NSW Minister for Planning on whether the project should proceed has been eagerly awaited.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/cc/foeccjun07.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/cc/foeccjun07.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Environment & Planning - 04 June 2007]]></title><description><![CDATA[New regulations coming into force in July 2007 give the Environment Protection Authority new powers to require financial assurances to be given for contaminated sites. The changes come in the wake of the Spotless Supreme Court contamination case in Barkly Street, Brunswick. Partner Chris Schulz and Senior Associate Meg Lee explain the new powers and their likely implications for contaminated site owners and developers]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 04 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/foenvjun07.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/foenvjun07.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Client Update: Climate Change - 01 June 2007]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Prime Minister's Task Group on Emissions Trading has released its long-awaited findings. Partner John Greig and Senior Associate Suzanne Westgate provide initial commentary on the Task Group's findings]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/cc/cuccjun07.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/cc/cuccjun07.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Aboriginal Cultural Heritage - 08 May 2007]]></title><description><![CDATA[On 28 May 2007, a new system of Aboriginal heritage protection in Victoria will come into force. Cultural heritage management plans are a significant feature of the new regime, with draft regulations setting out when these plans will be required. Partner Chris Schulz and Senior Associate Penny Creswell take a look at the proposed requirements for Aboriginal heritage plans]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2007 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/nat/fonatmay07.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/nat/fonatmay07.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Client Update: Environment & Planning - 13 April 2007]]></title><description><![CDATA[On 31 May 2007, the six-month grace period ends for reporting known or suspected contaminated sites to the Western Australian Department of Environment and Conservation pursuant to the Contaminated Sites Act 2003 (WA). From 1 June 2007, the statutory time limits for reporting will apply. Senior Associate Robyn Glindemann looks at the impact of the legislation]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/cuenv13apr07.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/cuenv13apr07.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Climate Change Litigation - 12 April 2007]]></title><description><![CDATA[Partner Matthew Skinner and  Lawyer Julie-Anne Pearce report on a recent decision of the United States  Supreme Court with potentially significant implications for greenhouse gas emitting industries]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 12 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/ldr/focclapr07.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/ldr/focclapr07.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Client Update: Environment & Planning - 28 March 2007]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Brisbane City Council has introduced its Sustainable Development Policy, which includes a system of grants for developers of sustainable office buildings. This signals a growing commitment from the Brisbane City Council to drive sustainability in the built environment. Senior Associate Rosanne Meurling, Lawyer Simon Batten and Law Graduate Nikki O'Leary look at the new policy]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 28 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/cuenvmar07.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/cuenvmar07.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Energy - 27 March 2007]]></title><description><![CDATA[In March, the Standing Committee of Officials of the Ministerial Council on Energy released its response to submissions on the exposure draft of the National Gas Law. Senior Associate Louise Thomson and Lawyer Damian Jacobs discuss the proposed reforms and their ongoing evolution]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 27 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/ener/foenermar07.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/ener/foenermar07.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Resources - 20 March 2007]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the question of using nuclear energy in Australia heats up, Partner Anna Collyer and Lawyer Jeremy Loeliger revisit the major aspects of the Federal Government's recent report on uranium mining, processing and energy]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 20 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/res/fores20mar07.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/res/fores20mar07.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Resources - 16 March 2007]]></title><description><![CDATA[Against the backdrop of the recent report to the Federal Government on uranium mining, processing and the production of nuclear energy by the Uranium Mining, Processing and Nuclear Energy Review Taskforce, Senior Associate Igor Bogdanich and Lawyer Jeremy Loeliger set out the key elements of the regulatory regimes that currently govern the mining of uranium, and the construction and operation of nuclear power plants, in Australia]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 16 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/res/foresmar07.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/res/foresmar07.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Environment & Planning - 14 March 2007]]></title><description><![CDATA[The State Environmental Planning Policy (Mining, Petroleum Production and Extractive Industries) 2007, which was gazetted on 16 February 2007, should bring some welcome consistency to certain aspects of planning law to these industries across NSW. It may be of more limited assistance for coal and mineral sands miners. Senior Associate Felicity Rourke looks at the new policy]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 14 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/foenvmar07.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/foenvmar07.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Client Update: Energy - 01 March 2007]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Queensland Government has legislated to ban the construction or operation of nuclear facilities in the state. As Partner Ken MacDonald and Lawyer John Hedge report, this was prompted by the Federal Government's moves to consider the use of nuclear energy to help meet Australia's future energy needs]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/ener/cuemar07.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/ener/cuemar07.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Client update: Resources - 16 February 2007]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a landmark decision for the Queensland mining industry, the Queensland Land and Resources Tribunal has handed down its first ruling regarding greenhouse gas emissions. Lawyer Oliver Lawson and Partner Ben Zillmann report]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 16 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/res/curesfeb07.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/res/curesfeb07.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Environment & Planning - 24 January 2007]]></title><description><![CDATA[On 19 December 2006, the Federal Court held that Forestry Tasmania was not conducting its forestry operations in accordance with a Regional Forest Agreement and, as a result, an exemption from the requirement for an approval under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (Cth) no longer applied. Partner Paul Lalich and Lawyer Gillian Duggin consider possible implications of the decision]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/foenv24jan07.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/foenv24jan07.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Environment & Planning - 22 January 2007]]></title><description><![CDATA[The New South Wales Land and Environment Court's long-standing approach to the application of designated development provisions has been overturned in a recent decision of the New South Wales Court of Appeal. Partner Paul Lalich and Lawyer Joy Lam report]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/foenv22jan07.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/foenv22jan07.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Environment & Planning - 05 January 2007]]></title><description><![CDATA[On 4 December 2006, the Threatened Species Conservation Amendment (Biodiversity Banking) Act 2006 commenced. This Act establishes a biodiversity offset and land banking scheme by which the NSW Government intends to introduce a market-based approach to addressing the impacts of expanding urban development on biodiversity. Partner Mark Stubbings and Lawyer Kristy Owen look at what the new NSW legislation means for landholders]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/foenvjan07.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/foenvjan07.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Corporate Responsibility - 04 December 2006]]></title><description><![CDATA[On 27 November 2006, the NSW Land and Environment Court handed down a landmark decision, finding that the developer of the proposed Anvil Hill coal mine had failed to adequately assess the climate change impacts of the mine. Partner Annette Hughes and Lawyer Julie-Anne Pearce consider the court's decision against the backdrop of an increasing awareness of the legal aspects of climate change]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 04 Dec 2006 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/ldr/focrdec06.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/ldr/focrdec06.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Environment & Planning - 19 September 2006]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a 13-year gestation period, the Contaminated Sites Act 2003 (WA) is due to come into effect on 1 December 2006. Senior Associate Robyn Glindemann outlines the key provisions of the Act and implications for landowners and occupiers in Western Australia]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 19 Sep 2006 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/foenvsep06.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/foenvsep06.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Energy - 15 September 2006]]></title><description><![CDATA[The National Emissions Trading Taskforce has released a blueprint of a proposed national greenhouse gas emissions trading scheme and is inviting consultation on the plan. Senior Associate Julie Freeman and Articled Clerk Alan Grinceri review the proposed scheme]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 15 Sep 2006 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/ener/foesept06.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/ener/foesept06.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Environment & Planning - 15 August 2006]]></title><description><![CDATA[To give effect to various initiatives from its Our Environment, Our Future - Sustainability Action Statement 2006, the Victorian Government has introduced several pieces of legislation into Parliament, including the Environment Protection (Amendment) Bill. Senior Associate Meg Lee and Lawyer Caroline Ray report on the Bill, which will streamline the Environment Protection Act 1970 and give the Environment Protection Authority new efficiency and enforcement tools]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/foenvaug06.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/foenvaug06.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Energy - 03 August 2006]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Victorian Government has introduced a Bill to Parliament to create a renewable energy target scheme to supplement the Federal Government's mandatory renewable energy target. Partner Paul Kenny and Articled Clerk Alan Grinceri discuss the proposed VRET scheme]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 03 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/ener/foeneraug06.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/ener/foeneraug06.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Environment & Planning - 28 July 2006]]></title><description><![CDATA[We look at the latest changes to the Environmental Protection Act 1986 (WA) and the state's ambitious water reform]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 28 Jul 2006 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/foenv28jul06.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/foenv28jul06.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Corporate Responsibility - 28 July 2006]]></title><description><![CDATA[A parliamentary inquiry into corporate responsibility in Australia, concluded in June, has attracted little attention despite several recent high-profile corporate collapses and scandals. The Corporate responsibility: Managing risk and creating value report that surfaced from the inquiry found that no major changes to the law were necessary. ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 28 Jul 2006 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/ldr/focrjul06.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/ldr/focrjul06.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Environment & Planning - 20 July 2006]]></title><description><![CDATA[Purchasers and developers can no longer assume that developments facilitating 'as of right' uses under the current Victorian zoning can be pursued without restriction. Partner Chris Schulz and Senior Associate Meg Lee explain new traps for purchasers and developers arising out of a recent Supreme Court of Victoria case and the process of local structure planning]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 20 Jul 2006 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/foenvjul06.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/foenvjul06.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Environment & Planning - 23 June 2006]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first challenge to the consideration of the effects of greenhouse gas emissions under the Commonwealth's environmental legislation has been dismissed by the Federal Court. Special Counsel Philip Murray and Lawyer Simon Batten report]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jun 2006 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/foenvjun06.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/foenvjun06.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Environment & Planning  - 27 April 2006]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Environmental Planning and Assessment Amendment (Existing Uses) Regulation 2006 was gazetted by the NSW Government on 29 March 2006 and is now in force. Partner Noel Hemmings QC and Lawyer Wen-Juan Zheng look at what will change with the new Regulation]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 27 Apr 2006 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/foenv27apr06.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/foenv27apr06.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Energy - 21 April 2006]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Bill to amend the Commonwealth Renewable Energy (Electricity) Act 2000 will enhance the operation of the renewable energy certificates market by implementing selected recommendations of the Tambling Review. Partner Grant Anderson and Articled Clerk Alan Grinceri review the reforms proposed in the Bill]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 21 Apr 2006 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/ener/foenerapr06.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/ener/foenerapr06.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Planning - 06 April 2006]]></title><description><![CDATA[Senior Associate Robyn Glindemann and Lawyer Ashley Phelps outline important changes to Western Australian planning and building legislation with the forthcoming operation of a new Planning and Development Act and proposed new building legislation]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 06 Apr 2006 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/foenvapr06.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/foenvapr06.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Environment & Planning - 29 March 2006]]></title><description><![CDATA[Proposed reforms to development contributions and assessment of development   applications were introduced into NSW Parliament on 28 February this year.     Partner Paul Lalich, Senior Associate Bill McCredie and Law Graduate Fiona   Williams outline the proposed reforms and look at the impact they will have on   developers, investors and local government]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 29 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/foepmar06.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/foepmar06.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Native Title - 07 February 2006]]></title><description><![CDATA[In its first decision on cultural heritage management plans, the Queensland Land and Resources Tribunal demonstrated that it will recommend approval of a plan considered fair and reasonable in the circumstances. It also made important determinations on a number of contentious issues common to most CHMPs. Senior Associate Ben Zillmann and Strati Pantges report ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/nat/fonatfeb06.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/nat/fonatfeb06.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Biodiversity - 11 January 2006]]></title><description><![CDATA[New   regulations under the 1999 Commonwealth Environment Protection and   Biodiversity Conservation Act establish a regime for controlling access to, and use of, biological resources in Commonwealth areas. The  new regulations, which came into force on 1 December 2005, are designed  to regulate 'bioprospecting'. Partner Chris Schulz and Lawyer Juanita Pope   report]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2006 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/fobjan06.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/fobjan06.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Aboriginal Cultural Heritage - 21 November 2005]]></title><description><![CDATA[On 18   October, the Victorian Government released the exposure draft of the Aboriginal Heritage  Bill which aims to strengthen the protection  of Aboriginal cultural heritage in Victoria. Senior Associate, Julie Freeman and Lawyer  Emily Gerrard, look at the changes proposed by the draft Bill]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2005 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/nat/foachnov05.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/nat/foachnov05.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Water - 12 October 2005]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Water (Resource Management) Bill was introduced into the Victorian Parliament   on 5 October this year. Partner Grant Anderson, Senior Associate Lauren Thompson   and Lawyer Emily Gerrard look at the key reforms contained in the Bill]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2005 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/water/fowoct05.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/water/fowoct05.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Client Update: Property & Planning - 10 October 2005]]></title><description><![CDATA[The time period for land owners to make adverse possession applications against council land in Victoria is due to expire on 25 November 2005. Partner Chris Schulz and Lawyer Jacqueline Bredhauer look at the changes and the pending deadline]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2005 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/cupp10oct05.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/cupp10oct05.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Environment & Planning - 30 September 2005]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sweeping changes to Part 3 of the Environmental Planning and  Assessment Act, streamlining local planning provisions in NSW commenced on 30 September 2005. Partner  Paul Lalich and Senior Associate Felicity Rourke look at the changes.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 30 Sep 2005 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/foesep05.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/foesep05.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Environment & Planning - 23 August 2005]]></title><description><![CDATA[Partner Paul Lalich and Senior Associate Suzanne Westgate report on the new biodiversity certification and mitigation banking scheme that has the potential to change the face of development and biodiversity conservation in NSW]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Aug 2005 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/foenvaug05.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/foenvaug05.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Environment & Planning - 01 July 2005]]></title><description><![CDATA[Significantly   increased penalties for environmental offences and greater scope for     director and senior management liability are among  changes proposed under a draft Bill introduced to the NSW Parliament. Partner  Paul Lalich and Senior Associate Suzanne Westgate report on the proposals]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2005 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/foenvjul05.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/foenvjul05.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Environment & Planning - 07 June 2005]]></title><description><![CDATA[A framework for the protection of wild rivers will be established under   new legislation introduced in Queensland. Senior  Associate Philip Murray looks at how the proposed regime will operate and  identifies some impacts on existing and future development and resource allocation]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jun 2005 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/foenv7jun05.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/foenv7jun05.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Environment & Planning - 03 June 2005]]></title><description><![CDATA[On   25 May 2005 a new state environmental planning policy for state   significant development was gazetted in NSW. This policy makes a number of important changes to the way in  which significant projects will be assessed and approved in NSW. Partner Paul  Lalich and Senior Associate Felicity Rourke look at the new policy]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jun 2005 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/foenvjun05.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/foenvjun05.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Planning & Development - 13 May 2005]]></title><description><![CDATA[Planning agreements will have a statutory framework to support them which   did not previously exist, following the passage by the   New South Wales Legislative Assembly of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Amendment (Development Contributions) Bill  2005 with a significant amendment that could assist with timing in the  negotiation of planning agreements. Partner Nicholas Cowie and Lawyer Al Knox explain]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 13 May 2005 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/fmres/fopdmay05.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/fmres/fopdmay05.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Kyoto Protocol - 21 April 2005]]></title><description><![CDATA[Now that the Kyoto Protocol is in force, focus has turned   to its implementation and variations in emerging domestic   and international emissions trading markets. There is also uncertainty about what the   natural and business climate will resemble beyond the Protocol's first  commitment period in 2012. Partner Chris Schulz and Lawyer Emily Gerrard look at  regional opportunities and changes for business under the Protocol and beyond]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 21 Apr 2005 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/fokypapr05.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/fokypapr05.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Kyoto Protocol - 16 February 2005]]></title><description><![CDATA[After   many years of negotiation, the Kyoto Protocol comes into force today. Much   publicity and effort has focused on the Protocol's implementation, which has   been celebrated as an example of international cooperation in addressing global   climate change. However, the Protocol's practical impacts remain a  matter of contention and conjecture. Partner Chris Schulz and Lawyer Emily Gerrard  discuss the Protocol and examine the potential impact on Australian business]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 Feb 2005 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/ener/fokypfeb05.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/ener/fokypfeb05.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Planning & Development - 11 February 2005]]></title><description><![CDATA[New reforms to developer   contributions to public amenities and services were introduced into  NSW Parliament on 8 December 2004. Partner  Nicholas Cowie and Lawyer Al Knox outline the proposed reforms and look  at the impact they will have on developers and consent authorities]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 11 Feb 2005 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/fmres/foplfeb05.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/fmres/foplfeb05.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Native Title - 07 February 2005]]></title><description><![CDATA[The WA   Government signed two native title settlement agreements in late December 2004,   representing the 'length and breadth' of native title settlements in the   state.  While in Queensland, more Torres Strait Island claims  have been settled and the use of  the expedited procedure to grant exploration permits has now been in use  for a year.  Senior Associates Robyn Glindemann and Ben Zillmann report]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 07 Feb 2005 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/nat/fonatfeb05.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/nat/fonatfeb05.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Water - 23 December 2004]]></title><description><![CDATA[The   National Water Commission Act 2004 (Cth) came into   force on 17 December 2004. The purpose of the Act is to establish the National Water Commission, an   independent statutory body that is to play  an important role in driving Australia's water reform agenda. Partner Grant Anderson  and Lawyer Alistair Newton outline the National Water Commission's primary responsibilities]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Dec 2004 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/fowatdec04.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/fowatdec04.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Energy - 18 November 2004]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lawyer   Mark Richards examines the new Electricity Industry (Wind Energy   Development) Act 2004 (Vic), which is designed to facilitate investment in   wind farms. Changes include spreading the cost of connecting wind energy   generators  to the distribution system across other generators  and distributors, as well as requiring certain retailers to publish the prices  at which they will purchase electricity from small wind energy generators]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Nov 2004 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/ener/foenvnov04.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/ener/foenvnov04.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Environment & Planning - 08 November 2004]]></title><description><![CDATA[A   recent Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal ruling has meant that future   planning scheme amendments may have to  consider wider and more indirect impacts such  as greenhouse effects when assessing the environmental impacts of a project. Lawyer  Naomi Lindsay and Partner Chris Schulz look at the ruling's ramifications]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Nov 2004 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/foenv8nov04.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/foenv8nov04.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Environment & Planning - 04 November 2004]]></title><description><![CDATA[A   draft Regional Plan covering 18 local government areas in the south east   Queensland region  has recently been released for public comment  by the Queensland Government. Senior Associate Rosanne Meurling looks at what the  draft plan hopes to achieve and how it will do this]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 04 Nov 2004 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/foenvnov04.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/foenvnov04.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Environment & Planning - 28 October 2004]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new   Act that amends a variety of Queensland environmental legislation has changed   the system of environmental authorities for carrying  out environmentally relevant activities other than mining and petroleum activities. Senior Associate  Philip Murray looks at what will change with the new legislation]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 28 Oct 2004 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/foenv28oct04.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/foenv28oct04.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Environment & Planning - 01 October 2004]]></title><description><![CDATA[Partner Paul Lalich and Lawyer Suzanne  Westgate provide an update on recent NSW natural resource management reforms]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 01 Oct 2004 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/foenvoct04.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/foenvoct04.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Water - 21 September 2004]]></title><description><![CDATA[Water   reform has emerged as a significant issue in the 2004 federal election campaign.   Partner Grant Anderson and Lawyer Alistair Newton consider two key election   policies relating to water: the Howard Government's Securing Australia's   Water Future and the Australian Labor Party's Saving the Murray   River]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 21 Sep 2004 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/fowat21sep04.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/fowat21sep04.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Environment & Planning - 20 September 2004]]></title><description><![CDATA[Partner Paul Lalich and Lawyer Suzanne Westgate report on the reforms  proposed by the new New South Wales Threatened Species Conservation Bill]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 20 Sep 2004 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/foenvsep04.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/foenvsep04.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Environment & Planning - 06 August 2004]]></title><description><![CDATA[Partner Ian Hodgetts reports on a decision with implications  for the identification and assessment of matters of national environmental significance]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 06 Aug 2004 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/foenvaug04.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/foenvaug04.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Water - 30 June 2004]]></title><description><![CDATA[On 25   June 2004, the Council of Australian Governments   (COAG) agreed to implement a National Water Initiative   that is intended to result in greater compatibility between the state water regulatory regimes and in the  adoption of best-practice approaches to water management nationally. Partner Grant Anderson and  Senior Associate Robyn Glindemann outline the details of this important initiative]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jun 2004 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/ener/foejun04.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/ener/foejun04.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Water - 24 June 2004]]></title><description><![CDATA[Partner Grant Anderson and Lawyer Alistair Newton outline the key elements of   the Victorian Government's recently released White Paper on water policy,   Securing Our Water Future Together ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2004 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/fowjun04.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/fowjun04.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Environment & Planning - 11 June 2004]]></title><description><![CDATA[While attempting to encourage international film-producers, the NSW Government has   responded to recent problems associated with the making of the feature film   Stealth in a NSW wilderness area by introducing new legislation to clarify the position regarding filming approvals.  Partner Paul Lalich and Law Graduate Kristy Owen discuss the developments]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jun 2004 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/foenvjun04.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/foenvjun04.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Environment & Planning - 18 May 2004]]></title><description><![CDATA[AAR's Jim Parker and Dominique  Dalla-Pozza provide an overview of a recently released United Nations Conference on  Trade and Development manual that contains guidelines for corporate environmental accounting]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 18 May 2004 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/foenvmay04.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/foenvmay04.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Native Title - 21 April 2004]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Queensland Government's new regime to   protect indigenous cultural heritage began on 16 April 2004. The commencement of   the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 and the Torres Strait   Islander Cultural Heritage Act 2003 signifies the beginning of a more   comprehensive regime for the recognition, protection and conservation of   Aboriginal cultural heritage. Senior Associate Ben Zillmann and Lawyer Rochelle Spedding   report]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 21 Apr 2004 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/nat/fonat2apr04.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/nat/fonat2apr04.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Energy - 10 February 2004]]></title><description><![CDATA[In   March 2003, the Commonwealth Government established a panel to review its   Mandatory Renewable Energy Target as stipulated under the Renewable Energy   (Electricity) Act 2000. Although the  panel reported to Parliament in September 2003,  its report was only released to the public in January this year.  Senior Associate Robyn Glindemann examines the significant findings of the panel]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2004 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/ener/foefeb04.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/ener/foefeb04.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Environment & Planning - 11 November 2003]]></title><description><![CDATA[The   consolidation of agencies within the NSW Environment Minister's portfolio and   the creation of several new entities is part of the NSW Government's overhaul of   the administration for environmental  protection and biodiversity conservation. Meanwhile, as Senior Associate Robyn Glindemann reports, the  delay in the establishment of the new water management regime continues]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2003 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/foenvnov03.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/foenvnov03.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Client Update: Native Title - 05 November 2003]]></title><description><![CDATA[The   Queensland Government recently passed two new Acts that will replace the current   cultural heritage legislation in Queensland and will provide a more prescriptive   regime for managing and protecting cultural heritage than is presently the case.   Senior Associate Ben Zillmann looks at the new legislation]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2003 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/nat/fonatnov03.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/nat/fonatnov03.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Energy - 08 October 2003]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of   the recommendations of the Parer Committee was the replacement of the existing   disparate Commonwealth and State greenhouse abatement schemes with a national   emissions trading scheme. Partners Jim Parker and Grant Anderson look at these   schemes and the Parer Committee recommendations as well as the Kyoto Protocol   and the emerging prospect of climate change litigation]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2003 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/ener/foeoct03.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/ener/foeoct03.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Capital Markets - 29 September 2003]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Australian Securities and Investment Commission recently released draft   guidelines for issuers of investment products relating to the disclosure of   labour standards, environmental, social and ethical issues when making a   decision about an investment. Partner Chris Schulz and Lawyer Naomi Lindsay   examine the guidelines]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2003 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/cm/focmsep03.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/cm/focmsep03.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Water - 09 September 2003]]></title><description><![CDATA[The   manner in which we use and protect Australia's  scarce water resources has been foremost in  the minds of politicians in recent days. Partners Chris Schulz and  Jim Parker and Lawyer Ashley Bleeker report on two landmark initiatives]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2003 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/fowatsep03.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/fowatsep03.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ E&P News - 07 July 2003]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our monthly roundup of key developments in environment and planning law throughout Australia. E&P News highlights new legislation and policy initiatives, important news and recent court decisions]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2003 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/epn/jul03/index.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/epn/jul03/index.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Environment and Planning - 19 June 2003]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Environment Protection Authority has released  its guidelines on underground petroleum storage systems. Partner Chris Schulz and Lawyer  Naomi Lindsay examine the implications for all Victorian owners and operators]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2003 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/foenv2jun03.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/foenv2jun03.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ E&P News - 05 June 2003]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our monthly roundup of key developments in environment and planning law throughout Australia. E&P News highlights new legislation and policy initiatives, important news and recent court decisions]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2003 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/epn/jun03/index.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/epn/jun03/index.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Environment & Planning - 03 June 2003]]></title><description><![CDATA[  On 8 April this year, the Federal Court ruled that the referral of the proposed    Scoresby Freeway, made by VicRoads to the Commonwealth Environment Minister    under the Environment Protection Biodiversity and Conservation Act,             was misleading. Partner Chris Schulz and Articled Clerk Kirsten Welsford   analyse the outcome of a further hearing, held on 23 April]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2003 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/foenvjun03.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/foenvjun03.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Environment & Planning - 06 May 2003]]></title><description><![CDATA[The   Victorian Government has announced its priorities for the water sector over the   next four years. In order to achieve its goal of a sustainable and  safe water supply, the government plans to  continue introducing a range of reforms. Senior Associate Lauren Thompson looks at  five Bills currently before Parliament in relation to the reform process]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2003 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/foepmay03.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/foepmay03.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ E&P News - 06 May 2003]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our monthly roundup of key developments in environment and planning law throughout Australia. E&P News highlights new legislation and policy initiatives, important news and recent court decisions]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2003 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/epn/may03/index.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/epn/may03/index.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Environment & Planning - 15 April 2003]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a case decided on 8 April 2003, the Federal Court found   that the referral of the proposed Scoresby Freeway, made by the Victorian Government to the   Commonwealth Environment Minister under the Environment Protection Biodiversity and   Conservation Act, was misleading. Partner Chris Schulz and Lawyer Naomi Lindsay look at the ramifications of the ruling]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2003 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/foenvapr03.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/foenvapr03.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Planning - 08 October 2002]]></title><description><![CDATA[A    recent Federal Court decision found parts of Victorian and NSW local government    legislation constitutionally invalid because they authorised councils to impose    rates and charges on land occupied by telecommunications cables. As AAR lawyer Rosemary Bryant-Smith explains, the decision shows   the difficulties that can arise when rates and charges are imposed on   utility companies that have changed from government entities to private   enterprises]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 08 Oct 2002 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/foploct02.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/foploct02.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Native Title - 17 September 2002]]></title><description><![CDATA[The    Queensland Government has released consultation drafts of proposed Bills to    protect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural heritage. As AAR Senior Associate Ben Zillmann and Lawyer Cathy Atkinson   explain, the Bills will increase measures to protect Aboriginal cultural   heritage]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 17 Sep 2002 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/nat/fonatsep02.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/nat/fonatsep02.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Environment - 27 June 2002]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NSW Government is seeking  feedback on the concept of 'green offsets'. Lawyer Shyama Chatterjee outlines the  principles behind green offsets and the implementation of trial offset schemes]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jun 2002 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/foepjun02.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/foepjun02.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Environment - 29 November 2001]]></title><description><![CDATA[Business will be encouraged to participate   in a Federal Government program of greenhouse gas emissions credits. We look at   what it entails]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 29 Nov 2001 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/foenvnov01b.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/foenvnov01b.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Planning - 29 November 2001]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Heritage Amendment Bill 2001 (NSW)   provides greater certainty for owners and developers in New South Wales. The   Bill was assented to on 11 October 2001 and commences on 3 December   2001. Senior Associate Paul Lalich and Lawyer Sarah Howse discuss the main   aspects of the new legislation]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 29 Nov 2001 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/foenvnov01c.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/foenvnov01c.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  The Coalition's environmental policies - 14 November 2001]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the wake of the Coalition's election victory, AAR lawyers Sarah Howse and Claire   Van Schaik examine the environmental policies it outlined during the campaign]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 14 Nov 2001 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/foenvnov01.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/foenvnov01.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Environment - 29 October 2001]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Federal Environment Protection and   Biodiversity Conservation Act catches a wide range of actions. The first   injunction granted under the Act shows the legislation's teeth and the need to   review early in a project's planning whether or not the Act applies]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Oct 2001 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/foenvoct01.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/foenvoct01.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  NEPC targets atmospheric pollutants - 21 September 2001]]></title><description><![CDATA[ The National Environment Protection Council   recently released a paper on its plans to tackle atmospheric pollutants in   Australia. Lawyer Sarah Howse looks at the planned National Environment   Protection Measure]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 21 Sep 2001 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/foenvsep01.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/foenvsep01.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Review of the Land & Environment Court's Jurisdiction - 15 August 2001]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paul Lalich and Scott Neilson look at the NSW Working Party considering   the jurisdiction of the Land & Environment Court]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Aug 2001 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/lecjaug01.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/lecjaug01.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Waste - 03 August 2001]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manufacturers and their   suppliers in NSW will have additional responsibility for the waste resulting   from their products under two new waste management acts]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 03 Aug 2001 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/fowaug01.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/fowaug01.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Environment NSW - 18 July 2001]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NSW Government recently outlined its environmental policy   direction for the next three years in the Environment Statement   2001]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jul 2001 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/foenvnswjul01.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/foenvnswjul01.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Environment - 12 July 2001]]></title><description><![CDATA[We provide a summary of   environment funding initiatives in this year's Federal Budget and look at a   National Environment Protection Council proposal to lower the air ambient   quality standard]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jul 2001 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/foenvjul01.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/foenvjul01.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Liability under environmental legislation - 15 May 2001]]></title><description><![CDATA[Corporations, directors and managers are  exposed to a wide range of environmental laws with heavy penalties and few  defences. Paul Lalich looks at the proliferation of  laws and penalties driven by public environmental concerns.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2001 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/envmay01.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/envmay01.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[   Focus on Planning - 05 April 2001]]></title><description><![CDATA[Court decision increases uncertainty for  development consents]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2001 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/foplapr01.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/foplapr01.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Environment - 22 March 2001]]></title><description><![CDATA[Across Australia, water reform is a  contentious issue, with all governments committing to regimes promoting economic  and efficient use of water. A key driver for change is the need for proper  environmental protection of Australia's valuable, but increasingly stressed,  water resources]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 22 Mar 2001 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/foenvmar01.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/foenvmar01.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Planning - 12 March 2001]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new White Paper seeks to reform planning in  NSW by streamlining environmental planning instruments. Three of the four  current instruments have parallels in the new system, but the fourth - the  Development Control Plan - would be completely absorbed into the new local plan.  Developers need to be aware of the potential for changes to local plans, slipped  through after an application has been made, to affect that application]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Mar 2001 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/foplmar01.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/foplmar01.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Contaminated Land - 10 February 2001]]></title><description><![CDATA[Part two of our series on liability for contaminated land. Paul Lalich uses   a hypothetical case study to examine variations in discovery of contaminated land   across Australia]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 10 Feb 2001 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/envfeb01.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/envfeb01.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Energy - 15 January 2001]]></title><description><![CDATA[The recent climate change talks in The Hague  may have ground to a halt without any agreement, but reform is already a  reality. The Australian energy sector, for one, is in rapid transition. Are you  heading in the right direction ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jan 2001 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/ener/foejan01.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/ener/foejan01.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Contaminated Land - 15 November 2000]]></title><description><![CDATA[Liability for contaminated land is an   increasingly important issue - with liability varying from State to State. Paul  Lalich looks at the issues involved and explains the different Australian  regimes in the first of a two-part series]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Nov 2000 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/envnov00.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/envnov00.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Commentary on developments in planning law - 04 November 2000]]></title><description><![CDATA[The decision of the Land and Environment  Court in Meriton Apartments Pty Ltd v Minister for Urban Affairs and Planning  (2000) 107 LGERA 363 effectively changed the way in which affordable housing  schemes are regulated in NSW]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 04 Nov 2000 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/envnov00a.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/envnov00a.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade Discussion Paper: International  Emissions Trading (IET): Assignment of Liability - 06 June 2000]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Federal Government has released a  discussion paper that examines the consequences of a party to the Kyoto  Protocol failing to achieve its target at the end of the  commitment period (2012) if the Protocol is ratified.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jun 2000 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/envjunb00.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/envjunb00.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Environmental protection in Victoria: New powers and new penalties - 06 June 2000]]></title><description><![CDATA[The passing of amendments to the Environment  Protection Act 1970 (EP Act) on 1 June 2000 will bring significant  changes to environment protection legislation in Victoria]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jun 2000 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/envjunc00.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/envjunc00.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[   Environment & Planning June 2000 - 05 June 2000]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Environment Protection (Enforcement  and Penalties) Act 2000 (Vic.) (Amendment Act) was passed on 1 June  2000. The Amendment Act will come into force in three stages before 9 July  2000. It introduces significant changes to the Environment Protection Act  1970 (Vic.) (EP Act)]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jun 2000 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/envjun00.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/envjun00.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Proposed changes to Queensland Petroleum and Gas Legislation - 01 February 1999]]></title><description><![CDATA[In January 1999, the Department of Mines and  Energy issued a Discussion Paper setting out the DME's position on  key policy issues affecting the petroleum and gas industries. It is proposed  that the Petroleum Act 1923 and the Gas Act 1965 be updated and combined. We discuss some  of the more material proposals put forward]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 1999 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/ener/envfeb00a.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/ener/envfeb00a.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Duly diligent - 02 November 1998]]></title><description><![CDATA[A round-up of the latest news, cases  and legislative developments in the environmental arena, including a look at the  Contaminated Land Management Act 1997]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 1998 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/envnov98a.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/envnov98a.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Proposed changes to Commonwealth Environmental Legislation - 09 August 1998]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Federal Government is currently  undertaking a major overhaul of its existing federal environmental legislation.  This includes the introduction of a new Act, The Environment Protection and  Biodiversity Conservation Act, and a revision of the existing National Heritage  Legislation.]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 1998 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/envaug98a.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/envaug98a.htm</guid></item></channel></rss>
