The Victorian Government has introduced new guidelines for development in potable water catchment areas. Victorian Water Minister Peter Walsh said the…[Read More]
New QLD guideline for local planning
Published: November 23, 2012
The QLD Government has simplified guidelines for making and amending planning schemes following council and industry feedback. QLD Deputy Premier…[Read More]
New Bill dramatically reduces directors’ liability
Published: November 23, 2012
The NSW Legislative Council has passed The Miscellaneous Acts Amendment (Directors’ Liability) Bill 2012. In the second reading of the bill,…[Read More]
Solar Credits to be phased out in January
Published: November 23, 2012
The Federal Government is set to phase out the Solar Credits mechanism six months ahead of schedule on January 1,…[Read More]
Burke signs off on Basin Plan
Published: November 23, 2012
Federal Water Minister, Tony Burke has signed off on the final Murray Darling Basin Plan. “The Government has accepted the…[Read More]
Draft QLD CSG Water Management Policy – have your say
Published: November 16, 2012
The QLD Department of Environment and Heritage Protection has prepared a draft revised Coal Seam Gas Water Management Policy to…[Read More]
Legislation to remove QLD waste levy
Published: November 16, 2012
QLD Minister for Environment and Heritage Protection Andrew Powell recently introduced legislation to remove the previous QLD government’s waste levy.…[Read More]
Changes to the National Parks and Wildlife Act – comments sought
Published: November 9, 2012
SA Minister for Sustainability, Environment and Conservation Paul Caica recently launched the public consultation period on proposed changes to the…[Read More]
Draft Great Barrier Reef Ports Strategy released
Published: November 2, 2012
The QLD Government has released a new strategy paper focusing on future port development and planning in the Great Barrier…[Read More]
Councils given rezoning powers
Published: November 2, 2012
NSW Minister for Planning and Infrastructure, Brad Hazzard has announced local councils will have the power to sign-off on various…[Read More]
