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Major update: The NSW Chief Scientist & Engineer’s report on the “Management of asbestos in recovered fines and recovered materials for beneficial reuse in NSW” is now available

In December 2022, and with a view to informing changes to policy and/or legislation, the previous NSW Minister for the Environment asked the Office of the Chief Scientist & Engineer (OCSE) to provide a report on the management of asbestos in recovered fines and materials for beneficial reuse (the Report).

Australia | February 11, 2025

Energy, infrastructure and resources
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South Australia releases draft Biodiversity Bill 2025 (SA)

On 21 January 2025 the South Australian Government released the draft <em>Biodiversity Bill 2025</em> (SA) (Biodiversity Bill). The Biodiversity Bill is open for public consultation until 18 February 2025.

Australia | February 11, 2025

Environmental law
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New South Wales Planning Quarterly

As our first of the Norton Rose Fulbright Australia NSW Planning Quarterly for 2025, this edition is full of the latest key updates and upcoming legislative and policy changes in the planning space.

Australia | February 07, 2025

Energy, infrastructure and resources
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Managing biodiversity impacts of renewable energy in Victoria: New draft guidance released

Achieving a balance between meeting renewable energy targets, climate change commitments and protecting and conserving biodiversity remains a delicate task for proponents and decision-makers.

Australia | February 04, 2025

Environmental law
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Don’t be misled into a false sense of security

There have been numerous cases where a landowner has failed to disclose information regarding contamination to an incoming purchaser or lessee, which has in turn resulted in a claim of misleading or deceptive conduct.

Australia | February 02, 2025

Energy, infrastructure and resources
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Biodiversity: Not just an environmental challenge, a human rights problem

Thriving biodiversity and healthy ecosystems are essential for the realisation of various human rights, including the rights to food, clean air and water, health, culture, and life itself.

Australia | January 28, 2025

Human rights
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