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<link><![CDATA[http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cc/index.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Climate Change publications from international law firm Allens Arthur Robinson]]></description><copyright><![CDATA[(c) Allens Arthur Robinson]]></copyright><image><title><![CDATA[Allens Arthur Robinson Climate Change publications]]></title><url>http://www.allens.com.au/common/images04/hd_right_logo.gif</url><link>http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cc/index.htm</link></image><atom10:link xmlns:atom10="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/AllensClimateChangePublications" /><feedburner:info xmlns:feedburner="http://rssnamespace.org/feedburner/ext/1.0" uri="allensclimatechangepublications" /><atom10:link xmlns:atom10="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/" /><item><title><![CDATA[Allens:  Focus: The Opposition's Direct Action Plan - 23 April 2013]]></title><description><![CDATA[Although there is bipartisan commitment to reducing Australia's greenhouse gas emissions to 95 per cent of their 2000 levels by 2020, the current Government and Opposition policies for achieving this are very different. The forthcoming Federal election, and the recent collapse in the price of European Union emissions trading scheme allowances, means that a review of the Opposition's Direct Action Policy is timely. Partner Grant Anderson reports.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cc/focc23apr13.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cc/focc23apr13.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allens:  Client Update: Liquid fuels opt-in scheme - 14 December 2012]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Federal Government has made regulations to establish a liquid fuels opt-in scheme that will allow entities to opt their liquid fuel use into the carbon pricing scheme, rather than face indirect carbon liability through reduced fuel tax credits for their fuel acquisitions. Partner Grant Anderson and Lawyer Albert Yu report.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 14 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cc/cucc14dec12.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cc/cucc14dec12.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allens:  Client Update: Doha and its implications for Australia - 12 December 2012]]></title><description><![CDATA[At the recently concluded UN Climate Change Conference in Doha, Australia signed up to a second commitment period under the Kyoto Protocol and an agreement on a pathway for the adoption of a new global climate change treaty that is to come into effect in 2020. Partner Grant Anderson and Lawyer Albert Yu report.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 12 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cc/cucc12dec12.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cc/cucc12dec12.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allens:  Focus: EU linkage and other carbon pricing scheme amendments - 27 November 2012]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Federal Parliament has passed legislation to allow Australia's carbon pricing scheme to be linked with the European Union emissions trading scheme from 1 July 2015, and to make significant amendments relating to the treatment of natural gas, the fuel opt-in scheme and the auctioning of carbon units. Partner Grant Anderson and Law Graduate Albert Yu report.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cc/focc27nov12.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cc/focc27nov12.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allens:  Focus: Senate Select Committee on Electricity prices report released - 21 November 2012]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Senate Select Committee on Electricity Prices has released its report, which lays out a series of recommendations, findings and comments in relation to rising electricity prices in Australia and the current electricity regulatory framework in the National Electricity Market. Partner Grant Anderson and Law Graduate Albert Yu report.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/ener/foener21ener12.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/ener/foener21ener12.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allens:  Client Update: LNG supplementary assistance - 02 October 2012]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Federal Government has made regulations for the calculation of the 'top up' assistance, in the form of free carbon units, that is to be given in respect of LNG projects. Partner Grant Anderson reports.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Oct 2012 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/ener/cuener2oct12.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/ener/cuener2oct12.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allens:  Client Update: Renewed energy in renewable energy - 25 September 2012]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NSW Government has released a draft renewable energy action plan, which, as it establishes the parameters for all new renewable energy investments in NSW up until 2020, has implications for all stakeholders in the NSW energy market. Partner Andrew Mansour and Senior Associate Joel Sturgeon report on the draft plan which intends to increase the use of energy generated from renewable sources in NSW by reducing investment barriers, building community support, attracting and growing renewable energy expertise, and improving energy efficiency.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 25 Sep 2012 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/ener/cuener25sep12.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/ener/cuener25sep12.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allens:  Client Update: Australia's EU carbon price linkage and its consequences - 29 August 2012]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Federal Government announced yesterday that the Australian and European Union emissions trading markets will be linked from 1 July 2015 and that, to facilitate this, the Government will abandon the carbon floor price and restrict the use of Kyoto emission reduction units under the Australian scheme. Partner Grant Anderson and Law Graduate Albert Yu report.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 29 Aug 2012 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cc/cucc29aug12.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cc/cucc29aug12.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allens:  Focus: Gaseous fuels and carbon pricing - 03 July 2012]]></title><description><![CDATA[Those involved in the manufacture, importation and use of LPG, LNG or CNG should be aware of recently passed amendments that now bring emissions associated with the combustion of these fuels for non-transport uses within the coverage of the carbon pricing scheme. Partner Grant Anderson and Law Graduate Albert Yu report.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jul 2012 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cc/focc3jul12.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cc/focc3jul12.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allens:  Focus: Planning reviews abound - Part II - 19 June 2012]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three years after its appointment by the former government, the Coastal Climate Change Advisory Committee's report has been released by the Minister for Planning who simultaneously announced a relaxation of the requirements for the consideration of the impact of sea level rise on developments within existing coastal town boundaries. In the second of our series on reviews that will impact on Victoria's planning schemes, Special Counsel Meg Lee explains the effects of the proposed changes]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jun 2012 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/env/foenv19jun12.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/env/foenv19jun12.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allens:  Client Update: Guidance for providers of financial services for carbon trading - 10 May 2012]]></title><description><![CDATA[To help carbon market participants transition to the Australian financial services licensing regime, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission has established an early registration system, and has also released updated information on adviser training and financial requirements for those providing financial services in relation to carbon units and other kinds of regulated emissions units. Partner Grant Anderson and Senior Associate Justine Woodford report on these developments]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cc/cucc10may12.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cc/cucc10may12.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allens:  Focus: Financial services licensing of carbon markets participants - 12 April 2012]]></title><description><![CDATA[Recent amendments to the Corporations Regulations and guidance from the Australian Securities and Investments Commission establish the financial services licensing regime that will apply to carbon permits and derivatives over them from the commencement of the carbon pricing scheme. Partner Grant Anderson and Senior Associates Penelope Barclay and Simon Lewis report]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cc/focc12apr12.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cc/focc12apr12.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allens:  Focus: Carbon price scheme becomes law - what to do next - 11 November 2011]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Federal Parliament has passed legislation to establish an Australian carbon pricing scheme, which will operate initially like a carbon tax, with a fixed (but increasing) carbon permit price, and will then transition into a cap and trade scheme after three years. Partner Grant Anderson and Lawyer Fergus Green report on this historic development]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cc/focc11nov11.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cc/focc11nov11.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allens:  Client Update: Carbon pricing legislation crosses first hurdle - 13 October 2011]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following the release of the policy package agreed by the Multi-Party Climate Change Committee, together with exposure draft legislation to implement that policy, the introduction of a package of 18 Bills into Parliament, and a report on that legislation by a joint parliamentary committee, the Federal Government's carbon pricing scheme legislation has been passed by the lower House of Parliament. Partner Grant Anderson reports]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cc/cucc13oct11.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cc/cucc13oct11.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allens:  Client Update: Jobs and Competitiveness Program regulations released - 23 September 2011]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency has released exposure draft regulations to establish the assistance program under which free carbon units issued pursuant to the carbon pricing scheme will be provided to emissions-intensive trade-exposed industries. Partner Grant Anderson reports]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cc/cucc23sep11.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cc/cucc23sep11.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allens:  Focus: Carbon pricing scheme legislation introduced - 16 September 2011]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following the recent release of both its climate change policy, Securing a clean energy future: The Australian Government's climate change plan, and exposure draft legislation to implement its proposed carbon pricing scheme, the Federal Government has introduced its clean energy legislation package into the House of Representatives. Partner Grant Anderson reports on the principal differences between the exposure draft legislation and the legislation package as introduced into Parliament]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 16 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cc/focc16sep11.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cc/focc16sep11.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allens:  Focus: Carbon Farming Initiative legislation passed - 25 August 2011]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Federal Parliament has passed legislation to implement the Government's previously announced Carbon Farming Initiative, under which landholders may establish land-based carbon abatement and sequestration projects that generate tradeable carbon credits. Partner Grant Anderson and Lawyer Naomi Snyder report]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cc/focc25aug11.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cc/focc25aug11.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allens:  Focus: Who will be liable under the carbon pricing scheme? - 03 August 2011]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Federal Government has released exposure draft legislation to establish its proposed carbon pricing scheme. Partner Grant Anderson identifies the entities that will be directly liable under the scheme and outlines some of the issues to be considered in structuring a corporate group's carbon liability]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cc/focc3aug11.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cc/focc3aug11.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allens:  Focus: Foreign investment implications of the Australian carbon pricing scheme - 25 July 2011]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Australian Government has released details of its proposed carbon pricing scheme, which will operate initially like a carbon tax with a fixed (but increasing) carbon permit price and will then transition into a cap and trade scheme after three years. This scheme is set to be implemented in legislation that is to be introduced into the Australian Parliament later this year. Partners Grant Anderson and David Wenger report]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 25 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/asia/foasia25jul11.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/asia/foasia25jul11.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allens:  Client Update: ACCC to police carbon tax - 15 July 2011]]></title><description><![CDATA[As part of the Federal Government's announcement this week to introduce a carbon pricing scheme (commonly referred to as a 'carbon tax'), a new dedicated 20-person ACCC team will be formed to investigate false and misleading claims by businesses in relation to the impact of the tax on their prices. Partners Fiona Crosbie and David Brewster look at the competition risks for businesses]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 15 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/comp/cucompjul11_01.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/comp/cucompjul11_01.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allens:  Focus: Carbon pricing scheme - 12 July 2011]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Federal Government has released details of its proposed carbon pricing scheme, which will operate initially like a carbon tax with a fixed (but increasing) carbon permit price and will then transition into a cap and trade scheme after three years. This scheme is the result of negotiations within the Multi-Party Climate Change Committee and is set to be implemented in legislation that is to be introduced into Parliament later this year. Partner Grant Anderson and Lawyer Fergus Green report.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cc/foccjul11.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cc/foccjul11.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allens:  Focus: Garnaut releases Final Report on carbon price scheme - 03 June 2011]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Federal Government's key climate change adviser, Professor Ross Garnaut, has released the Final Report of his updated advice on the design of a new carbon price scheme. It provides new and more detailed recommendations on governance and compensation arrangements for the scheme, but also raises difficult questions about how the scheme will switch from a rising fixed carbon price to a full cap-and-trade scheme. Partner Grant Anderson and Lawyer Fergus Green report]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cc/foccjun11.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cc/foccjun11.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allens:  Focus: Not-so-dramatic SENEs - Draft Rule on scale efficient network extensions issued - 06 May 2011]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Australian Energy Market Commission recently issued a Draft Rule and Draft Rule Determination on scale efficient network extensions. While the purpose of this was to facilitate more efficiently the connection of renewable and lower-emissions energy sources to the electricity grid, the adopted solution is considerably more conservative than the one the Ministerial Council on Energy originally proposed. Partner Anna Collyer and Lawyer Fergus Green report.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cc/foccmay11.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cc/foccmay11.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allens:  Focus: Taxing the price of carbon - 20 April 2011]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Federal Government's proposed carbon pricing scheme may commence as early as July 2012. Many significant aspects of the scheme, including the relevant tax mechanisms, are yet to be settled. Partner Martin Fry comments on some key tax implications for affected companies.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 20 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/tax/fotax20apr11.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/tax/fotax20apr11.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allens:  Focus: Garnaut update papers - 31 March 2011]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Federal Government's expert climate change adviser, Professor Ross Garnaut, has now released the last of his papers updating his 2008 climate change review. Partner Grant Anderson reports on the principal findings and recommendations of the update papers, which will be influential in the development of the Government's carbon pricing mechanism]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 31 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cc/foccmar11_01.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cc/foccmar11_01.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allens:  Focus: Government announces 'broad architecture' for new carbon price - 01 March 2011]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Federal Government and the Greens have announced an agreement on high-level aspects of a new carbon price scheme. The scheme will operate in two phases - a fixed price phase (effectively a tax) and a floating price phase (emissions trading scheme) - and could commence as early as July 2012.  Many significant aspects of the scheme, including the fixed price for permits in the first phase, the medium-term emissions reduction targets, the assistance package for industry, household compensation arrangements and the treatment of petrol have yet to be agreed. Partner Grant Anderson and Lawyer Fergus Green report]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cc/foccmar11.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cc/foccmar11.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allens:  Focus: Modest progress in Cancun climate talks  - 16 December 2010]]></title><description><![CDATA[International climate change talks in Cancun concluded last Saturday, with a package of formal 'decisions' that will give some support to the case for an Australian carbon price. But progress on the central issue of global emissions cuts was notably limited. Partner Grant Anderson and Lawyer Fergus Green report.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cc/foccdec10.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cc/foccdec10.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allens:  Focus: Carbon Farming Initiative - 25 November 2010]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Federal Government has released a consultation paper on the design of a scheme for the recognition and accreditation of land-based greenhouse gas abatements. This scheme, known as the Carbon Farming Initiative, will enable landholders and others to create tradable carbon credits from projects that reduce or sequester greenhouse gases. Partner Grant Anderson reports on the proposals]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cc/foccnov10.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cc/foccnov10.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allens:  Focus: Planning for vulnerable Victorian coastal communities - 07 September 2010]]></title><description><![CDATA[Recent decisions by the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal have grappled with the difficult scenario of whether to permit intensified development in coastal areas known to be at risk of future flooding from climate change. The results appear dependent upon the status of broader infrastructure adaptation and mitigation actions by councils. The role of water authorities has also come under scrutiny. Partner Chris Schulz and Senior Associate Meg Lee report.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/env/foenvsep10.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/env/foenvsep10.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allens:  Focus: Action Plan for Climate Change announced in Victoria - 30 July 2010]]></title><description><![CDATA[Victoria plans to reduce its carbon emissions by 20 per cent compared to 2000 levels by 2020, decreasing greenhouse emissions generated by brown coal power plants by up to four million tonnes by 2014. In the absence of a federal Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme, the Brumby Government claims that the strategies in its Victorian Climate Change White Paper will make Victoria the national leader in addressing the challenges associated with climate change. Partner Grant Anderson, Senior Associate Charlie Harrison and Law Graduate Natasha McNamara report]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cc/focc30jul10.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cc/focc30jul10.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allens:  Focus: Energy efficiency: election promises and an update - 28 July 2010]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last week, the Gillard Government announced its election promises, including its intention to introduce various measures designed to promote energy efficiency in business and industry. In part one of this Focus Partner Chris Schulz and Lawyer Nadia Harrison outline policy announcements on coal-fired power stations, light vehicles and tax deductions for expenditure on commercial buildings. In part two they provide an update on the progress of the recently enacted energy efficiency disclosure regime for commercial buildings]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cc/foccjul10.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cc/foccjul10.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allens:  Focus: Changes to Renewable Energy Target scheme passed - 06 July 2010]]></title><description><![CDATA[The loss of momentum post-Copenhagen does not necessarily mean all carbon pollution reduction activity has stalled. Partner Anna Collyer and Law Graduate Natasha McNamara report on legislation that splits Australia's enhanced Renewable Energy Target scheme into separate large and small-scale schemes]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/ener/foenerjul10.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/ener/foenerjul10.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allens:  Focus: Energy efficiency survives despite CPRS demise - 04 May 2010]]></title><description><![CDATA[With last week's announcement by the Federal Government that the carbon pollution reduction scheme will not be introduced until at least 2013, regulatory initiatives designed to promote energy efficiency are likely to play an even greater role in Australian climate change policy. As part of our series on energy efficiency, we outline some recent developments in the building sector and the work of the Prime Minister's Task Group on Energy Efficiency]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 04 May 2010 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/ener/foenermay10.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/ener/foenermay10.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allens:  Focus: CPRS delay turns out the lights on climate policy - 30 April 2010]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Federal Government this week announced plans to delay its Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme until at least 2013. This unexpected backflip, which is inconsistent with the Government's previous strong rhetoric on the need for urgent action on climate change, will exacerbate industry uncertainty about the Government's climate change policy and damage Australia's international credibility. Partner Grant Anderson and Lawyer Fergus Green report]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 30 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cc/foccapr10.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cc/foccapr10.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allens:  Focus: Legislation to promote energy efficiency - 13 April 2010]]></title><description><![CDATA[New legislation was introduced into Federal Parliament recently which, if passed, would impose energy related disclosure obligations on those offering to sell, lease or sub-lease office buildings of 2000m2 or more. This Focus is the first in a series on the Federal Government's policies to promote energy efficiency. Partner Chris Schulz and Lawyer Nadia Harrison report]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 13 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/ener/foenerapr10.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/ener/foenerapr10.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allens:  Client Update: Changes to Renewable Energy Target scheme announced - 02 March 2010]]></title><description><![CDATA[Changes to the Renewable Energy Target scheme announced by the Federal Government will help progress projects to develop wind, solar and geothermal energy that have been on hold. Partner Grant Anderson and Lawyer Nick Buttner report]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/ener/cuenermar10.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/ener/cuenermar10.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allens:  Focus: Copenhagen - a (small) step forward - 23 December 2009]]></title><description><![CDATA[After years of planning, months of great expectation, weeks of negotiation, days of drama and a crucial few final hours of exasperated deal-making, world leaders emerged late last Friday with a tentative political accord that sets out the broad framework from which a comprehensive treaty to address climate change may eventually emerge. Partner Grant Anderson and Lawyer Fergus Green report on the outcome of the Copenhagen Conference and its implications for Australia]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cc/foccdec09.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cc/foccdec09.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allens:  Paper: One hat does not fit all - Climate change polices in the Asia Pacific region - 18 December 2009]]></title><description><![CDATA[Partner Grant Anderson and Lawyer Fergus Green review 13 Asian nations' climate change regimes]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cc/papccdec09.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cc/papccdec09.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allens:  Focus: No political bar to US power companies being sued for emitting carbon dioxide - 30 November 2009]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two recent decisions of Federal Courts of Appeal in different Circuits in the United States have reversed the trend in lower US Courts to allow claims for damages based on climate change to be brought under federal common law nuisance principles. A more recent third decision of a lower federal District Court in a different Circuit, however, is a reminder of the hurdles for any potential climate change plaintiffs. Partners Matthew Skinner and Annette Hughes and Lawyer Julie-Anne Pearce report]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cc/foccnov09.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cc/foccnov09.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allens:  Client Update: Federal Government's CPRS offer - 25 November 2009]]></title><description><![CDATA[Partner Grant Anderson looks at the changes proposed by the Federal Government to its Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme and compares them with the demands made by the Federal Opposition.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cc/cuccnov09.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cc/cuccnov09.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allens:  Focus: National Registry of Emissions Units and Authority for the CDM and JI established - 20 October 2009]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Federal Government has fulfilled its Kyoto Protocol obligations by establishing the Australian National Registry of Emissions Units and the Australian National Authority for the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) and Joint Implementation (JI). Australian individuals and organisations may now apply for registry accounts to hold and trade Kyoto units, as well as for approval to undertake CDM and JI projects. Partner Grant Anderson and Lawyer Amy Ward report]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cc/foccoct09.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cc/foccoct09.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allens:  Focus: Expanded renewable energy target scheme legislation passed - 21 August 2009]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Senate has passed legislation to implement Australia's new expanded national renewable energy target scheme. Partner Grant Anderson and Lawyer Ben Strate report]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/ener/foeneraug09.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/ener/foeneraug09.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allens:  Client Update: Draft South East Queensland Climate Change Plan - 06 August 2009]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Draft South East Queensland Climate Change Management Plan, which proposes actions to implement the climate change policies in the new South East Queensland Regional Plan, was recently released for public comment. Partner Bill McCredie, and Senior Associates Suzanne Westgate and Simon Batten report]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/env/cuenv6aug09.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/env/cuenv6aug09.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allens:  Focus: Senate standing committees report on CPRS legislation and US greenhouse legislation passes House - 07 July 2009]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Senate Standing Committee on Economics and the Senate Select Committee on Climate Policy have handed down their reports on the Federal Government's legislation to implement its proposed Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme. These reports reflect the seemingly entrenched views of political players who will determine the fate of the legislation when it is voted on in August, and underscore the likelihood that the Senate will not pass the legislation in its current form - at least this time around. We also look at the greenhouse gas legislation that has recently been passed by the US House of Representatives]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cc/focc7jul09.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cc/focc7jul09.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allens:  Focus: Regulations released on emissions-intensive trade-exposed industry assistance program - 03 July 2009]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Department of Climate Change has released draft regulations for public comment that set out the details of the emissions-intensive trade-exposed assistance program that is to form part of the Federal Government's proposed Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme. Partner Grant Anderson and Lawyer John Henderson report]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cc/foccjul09.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cc/foccjul09.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allens:  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.allens.com.au/pubs/cc/foccjun09.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cc/foccjun09.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allens:  Focus: CPRS legislation introduced into Parliament - 19 May 2009]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Federal Government has introduced into Parliament legislation to implement its proposed Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme. The legislation as introduced has been modified in a number of respects from the exposure draft legislation that was released in March. Partner Grant Anderson reports.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2009 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cc/focc19may09.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cc/focc19may09.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allens:  Client Update: COAG agrees changes to Renewable Energy Target scheme - 12 May 2009]]></title><description><![CDATA[Partner Grant Anderson and Lawyer Ben Strate report on changes to the design of the expanded national Renewable Energy Target scheme that were agreed by COAG on 30 April 2009]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cc/cuccmay09.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cc/cuccmay09.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allens:  Focus: Senate committee reports on draft CPRS legislation - 04 May 2009]]></title><description><![CDATA[Recently, the Senate Standing Committee on Economics handed down its report on the draft legislation to implement the Federal Government's proposed Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme. While the Federal Government requires the support of either the Opposition or the Greens and the two independent senators for the legislation to pass, the positions of the non-Government parties (as outlined in the report) make it clear that there is some way to go before the Government is likely to achieve the necessary support. Partner Grant Anderson and Lawyer John Henderson report.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cc/foccmay09.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cc/foccmay09.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allens:  Focus: Federal Government releases acreage for carbon capture and storage assessment - 08 April 2009]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Federal Government has announced the world-first release of offshore areas for assessment as potential carbon injection and storage sites under the Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2006 (Cth). Partner Anna Collyer reports on this significant development on one of the foundation elements of the Government's emissions reduction strategy]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cc/focc8apr09.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.allens.com.au/pubs/cc/focc8apr09.htm</guid></item></channel></rss>
