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<?xml-stylesheet type="text/xsl" media="screen" href="/~d/styles/rss2full.xsl"?><?xml-stylesheet type="text/css" media="screen" href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~d/styles/itemcontent.css"?><rss xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:feedburner="http://rssnamespace.org/feedburner/ext/1.0" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Allens Arthur Robinson Environment & Planning publications]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/index.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Environment & Planning publications from international law firm Allens Arthur Robinson]]></description><copyright><![CDATA[(c) Allens Arthur Robinson]]></copyright><image><title><![CDATA[Allens Arthur Robinson Environment & Planning publications]]></title><url>http://www.aar.com.au/common/images04/hd_right_logo.gif</url><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/index.htm</link></image><atom10:link xmlns:atom10="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" rel="self" href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/AllensArthurRobinsonEnvironmentPlanningPublications" type="application/rss+xml" /><feedburner:browserFriendly></feedburner:browserFriendly><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Interim report on the EPBC Act - 03 July 2009]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Review Panel appointed by the Federal Government to conduct an independent review of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (Cth) has released an interim report. Partner Chris Schulz and Senior Associate Robyn Glindemann highlight some of the key comments made in the report and the issues being raised for consideration by the review panel]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/foenvjul09.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/foenvjul09.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Queensland's new Sustainable Planning Bill - 22 June 2009]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Sustainable Planning Bill 2009 was recently introduced into the Queensland Parliament. The Bill will attempt to address the issues facing planning and development assessment in the State by standardising planning scheme provisions, addressing shortcomings in the development assessment process, introducing deemed approvals for certain types of development applications and giving the court increased powers to deal with development applications notwithstanding procedural errors that have occurred during the development assessment process]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/foenvjun09.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/foenvjun09.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Carbon capture and storage - environmental considerations - 09 June 2009]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last month, the Environment Protection and Heritage Council released the Environmental Guidelines for Carbon Dioxide Capture and Geological Storage - 2009. This followed the Federal Government's release of acreage and guidance notes for carbon capture and storage assessment under the Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2006 (Cth) in March 2009. Partner Chris Schulz, Senior Associate Emily Gerrard and Lawyer Sarah Dynon explore the environmental and planning issues relevant to applications for assessment permits under the Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/cc/foccjun09.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/cc/foccjun09.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Client Update: New vegetation clearing restrictions in Queensland - 24 April 2009]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Queensland Government has announced a moratorium restricting the clearing of endangered regrowth vegetation and certain riparian regrowth vegetation for up to six months from 8 April 2009, and legislation to give it legal effect was introduced into Parliament on 22 April. It is expected that this is a precursor to ongoing regulation of endangered regrowth and riparian vegetation. Partner Bill McCredie and Senior Associate Simon Batten report]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/cuenvapr09.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/cuenvapr09.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Client Update: Mining now under jurisdiction of NSW Land and Environment Court - 15 April 2009]]></title><description><![CDATA[From 7 April 2009 all mining legal proceedings under the Petroleum (Onshore) Act 1991 (NSW) and Mining Act 1992 (NSW) must be commenced in the Land and Environment Court of NSW. Partner Paul Lalich and Lawyer Brooke Newell outline the Land and Environment Court's new jurisdiction and procedure for such matters]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/crenvapr09.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/crenvapr09.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: High Court declares council compulsory acquisition unlawful - 08 April 2009]]></title><description><![CDATA[A recent High Court of Australia decision has found that a proposed compulsory acquisition of land by Parramatta City Council was unlawful. Partner Paul Lalich and Lawyer Brooke Newell review the decision]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/foenvapr09.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/foenvapr09.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Client Update: NSW Nation Building and Jobs Plan legislation - 27 March 2009]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Parliament of NSW has just passed legislation to ensure the timely delivery of Commonwealth-funded infrastructure projects under the Nation Building and Jobs Plan, to reduce the impact of the global economic recession on Australia. Partner Paul Lalich and Lawyer Brooke Newell report]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/infra/cuinframar09.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/infra/cuinframar09.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Client Update: Fast tracking planning approval in Victoria - 18 February 2009]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Victorian Government has announced its intention to fast-track development projects and introduce new major projects legislation as part of its agenda for 2009. Partners Chris Schulz, Paul Lalich and Bill McCredie and Senior Associate Emily Gerrard look at recently announced reform initiatives for planning and environmental approvals in Victoria]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/cuenvfeb09.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/cuenvfeb09.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Environment & Planning - 16 October 2008]]></title><description><![CDATA[Federal Environment Minister Peter Garrett has released for comment a draft bilateral agreement with the Victorian Government that provides for the accreditation of several Victorian environmental assessment processes. The agreement allows for a more streamlined approval process for projects that require state and federal approval. Senior Associate Meg Lee reports]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/foenvoct08.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/foenvoct08.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Client Update: Climate Change - 30 September 2008]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Garnaut Climate Change Review's Final Report, which was released today, contains no surprises but simply confirms many of the findings and recommendations made in the Review's previous reports. Partner Grant Anderson reports]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/cc/cuccsep08.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/cc/cuccsep08.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Planning - 25 September 2008]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amendments to legislation in New South Wales will require developers to disclose political donations or gifts (of more than $1000 in value) when making a development or planning application. Additionally, the reforms require the relevant authorities to make a record of political donation disclosures and also the results of how councillors voted on planning decisions. Partner Paul Lalich and Lawyer Tom Cregan report]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/fopsep08.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/env/fopsep08.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Client Update: Climate Change - 05 September 2008]]></title><description><![CDATA[Professor Ross Garnaut's Supplementary Draft Report released today proposes a 'soft approach' to emission reduction targets, with the development of a comprehensive international agreement being critical to Australia accepting increased targets. Partner Matthew Skinner and Senior Associate Suzanne Westgate report]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/cc/cccusep08.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/cc/cccusep08.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Real Estate - 15 August 2008]]></title><description><![CDATA[A recent decision of the New South Wales Court of Appeal, Lennard v Jessica Estates Pty Limited, indicates that planning legislation could override private restrictive covenants to a greater extent than previously thought. 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/prod/focclapr07.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/prod/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/prod/focrdec06.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/prod/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></channel></rss>
