Environment and Planning Insights

05 May 2009

Welcome to theMay edition of Environment and Planning Insights, in which we'll look at developments across the country:

  • arecent Victorian decision on the right of environmental groups to challenge the Environment Protection Authority's decision to grant a works approval
  • the proposed reform of Western Australia's Environmental Impact Assessment Process
  • the draft South East Queensland Regional Plan 2009-2031; and
  • the draft Victorian bilateral agreement.

High bar for environmental groups seeking third party review of EPA works approval decisions

By Sallyanne Everett.

A recent decision will make it harder for environmental groups to challenge the Environment Protection Authority's decision to grant a works approval, says Sallyanne Everett.

Proposed amendments to the Environmental Impact Assessment Process in Western Australia

By Brad Wylynko and Montgomery Neate.

A new report suggests several changes to Western Australia's Environmental Impact Assessment Process, as Brad Wylynko and Monty Neate explain.

Draft South-East Queensland Regional Plan 2009-2031: Key changes

By Rachel Baird and Chantal Le Feuvre.

Rachel Baird and Chantal Le Feuvre examine the key features of the draft South East Queensland Regional Plan 2009-2031.

Draft Victorian Bilateral Agreement under the EPBC Act

By Sallyanne Everett.

Sallyanne Everett looks at the latest developments to bring about a Victorian bilateral agreement to streamline the interaction of Commonwealth and State development control laws.

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