Energy and Resources Insights

13 December 2007

Welcome to the December edition of Clayton Utz Energy & Resources Insights, in which we'll look at some of the hurdles for wind energy projects and the latest attempt to argue climate change issues as a factor in planning approvals.

We'll also look at two developments in Queensland: the importance of identifying restricted land before lodging a mining lease, and changes to the court system that could cause delays for project proponents.

Finally, everyone from our Energy and Resources team would like to wish you and your loved ones Season's Greetings and a peaceful and happy New Year.

Wind energy - resolving the conflict between landscape values and climate change action

By Theresa Le Bas.

Wind energy is being explored as a source of renewable energy, but its development is being stymied by the problem of where to put wind farms and competing values, as Theresa Le Bas explains.

Court hammers Anvil Hill challenge

By Nick Thomas and Rachel Daniel.

Nick Thomas and Rachel Daniel look at the latest attempt to argue climate change issues as a factor in planning approvals.

Abolition of Queensland's Land and Resources Tribunal

By Mark Geritz and James Minchinton.

Mark Geritz and James Minchinton looks at the how decisions relating to resource project development will be affected now that the Land Court has acquired most of the jurisdiction of the Land and Resources Tribunal.

Restricted land - When time is of the essence

By James Minchinton.

A recent decision of the Queensland Land and Resources Tribunal highlights the importance of identifying restricted land and areas that may become restricted land prior to lodging a mining lease application. What should mining lease applicants watch out for when managing restricted land issues, asks James Minchinton.
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