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06 December 2017
Queensland Election: What happens to the Sunshine State’s renewable energy projects?
A second term Palaszczuk Labor government purports to remain committed to renewable energy development in Queensland and is likely to face limited opposition from independent and minor party members, conditional upon renewables assisting in reducing the cost of energy. Uncertainty surrounding the...
21 November 2017
Herbert Smith Freehills advises PTTGL Investment on the acquisition of a stake in Petronas' ninth liquefaction train at Malaysian LNG complex
Herbert Smith Freehills has advised PTTGL Investment Limited ( PTTGLI ) on the acquisition of a 10% stake in PETRONAS LNG 9 Sdn Bhd ( PL9SB ).
20 September 2017
COAG Energy Council proposes to bypass the AEMC when making rules for energy security and reliability of the NEM or long term planning for the NEM
Draft legislation that will allow the Coalition of Australian Governments ( COAG ) Energy Council to bypass the current rule change processes by allowing the South Australian Minister to make rules under the National Electricity Law ( NEL ) and National Gas Law ( NGL ) (and to a limited extent the...
31 August 2017
Addenda: Further details on the Victorian Renewable Energy Auction Scheme released
The Victorian Government has released further information regarding the Victorian Renewable Energy Auction Scheme ( VREAS ), confirming that the VREAS will be a key strategy contributing to the Victorian Renewable Energy Targets ( VRET ) legislated in the Renewable Energy (Jobs and Investment) Bill...
23 June 2017
Finkel Review: Gas could be the transition fuel in the move towards a low emission energy market
The Finkel Review confirms that gas could, and should, play a role in electricity generation in a low emission market. The report warned that tighter supply availability and higher gas prices may still stifle the role of gas-powered generation.
13 April 2017
Environmental laws trump Linc Energy creditors
Today the Queensland Supreme Court held that an insolvent company’s environmental obligations under State law were unaffected by the liquidators’ disclaimer of related property and resource tenures. This decision changes the previous understanding of liquidators’ powers and the order of priority in...
10 January 2017
Preview of 2017 - a schedule of anticipated legal developments for the year ahead
2017 will see major changes to the UK legal landscape, with Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union expected to be triggered by the end of March 2017 to begin the Brexit process. The legal implications of Brexit will be hugely significant; preparing for their impact will be a substantial...
30 November 2016
Key Developments in Iran, November 2016
This update aims to provide a brief overview of key developments which have occurred in Iran during the past month and to highlight areas of future interest. In particular, the update covers notable developments in both the political arena and key economic sectors.
28 April 2016
Hydraulic fracturing supported by West Australian Parliamentary Inquiry
‘Report 42 – Implications for Western Australia of Hydraulic Fracturing for Unconventional Gas’ ( Report ) documents the findings of the Inquiry, that the exploration and production of unconventional gas poses 'negligible' risks to the environment and community and the risks can be managed.
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20 December 2022
WHISTLEBLOWING: THE GERMAN PARLIAMENT PASSES THE WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION ACT
Whistleblowers will be able to draw attention to violations of laws and regulations in companies and public authorities more easily and without fear of reprisals. This is the aim of a draft law by the federal government (20/3442), which the German Parliament passed on 16 December 2022 in a version...
20 December 2022
DEFRA ISSUES ENVIRONMENTAL TARGETS
On 16 December 2022, DEFRA issued its consultation response setting out the final form of the environmental targets required by section 1 of the Environment Act 2021. The targets were due to be adopted on 31st October 2022 but delayed to allow time to deal with a large volume of responses to...
20 December 2022
UK environmental law in 2023 – What to expect
It's now over a year since the Environment Act 2021 received Royal Assent. What progress has been made, and what should we be on the watch for in 2023? Our Real Estate Development Yule Blog takes a look at three areas of interest: mandatory biodiversity net gain ; environmental deadlines ; and the...