Environment and Planning Insights

11 September 2007

Welcome to the September edition of Clayton Utz Environment and Planning Insights, in which we'll examine the Federal Government's single, national framework for reporting GHG emissions and abatement action by corporations. What do we know about this - and what areas are still unclear?

We'll also look at the latest failed court challenge to a Part 3A approval in NSW, and round-up the recent developments in Queensland.

Laying the foundation for an Australian Emissions Trading Scheme

By Brendan Bateman and Natalie Hewitt.

Brendan Bateman and Natalie Hewitt look at the main features of the new National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Bill.

The brewery with no beer - but with a concept plan

By Nick Thomas.

NSW's Part 3A major projects approval process has attracted a lot of political, social and legal attention. Nick Thomas looks at the latest failed court challenge to a Part 3A approval, and what the court had to say about the role of ecologically sustainable development in project approvals.

Urban Development Authority Act to implement Government's Housing Affordability Strategy

By Alexis Coleman.

The new Act attempts to improve Queensland's housing affordability through changes to planning law, says Alexis Coleman.

Queensland local government amalgamations - What are the planning implications?

By Emma McGrath .

Emma McGrath discusses implications of the local government amalgamations in Queensland.

Recent amendments to the Environmental Protection Act 1994 (Qld)

By Emma McGrath .

A new bill aims to reduce present uncertainty in several areas, as Emma McGrath explains.

Abolition of Queensland's Land and Resources Tribunal

By Cheriden Farthing.

Cheriden Farthing looks at the future of the Land Court now that it has acquired most of the Tribunal's jurisdiction.

Overhaul of the Queensland Heritage Act

By Cheriden Farthing.

The first review of Queensland's heritage regime in 15 years has produced a slew of changes that will affect developers and owners of heritage properties, says Cheriden Farthing.
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