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As a representative of the Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand on the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) Environmental Consultant Committee, I participated in a meeting on 20/10/2023 whereby DCCEEW provided an update of the many EPBC Act reforms underway. This blog provides a summary of a few of […]
EPBC Act Reforms Update – October 2023 Read More »
The Queensland Government’s Department of Environment and Science released a report this month (April 2023) entitled Consultation Post Implementation Review: Improving South East Queensland’s Koala Habitat Regulations. The report aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the 2020 koala regulations in providing effective protection for SEQ’s koala habitat in the long term. The report provides an
The Nature Repair Market Bill 2023 has been introduced to parliament, marking a significant milestone for environmental restoration in Australia. The bill is part of the Federal Government’s plan to create a new market that rewards landholders for their efforts in conserving and restoring biodiversity and other natural assets. The market will also encourage businesses to
Environmental Restoration News: Nature Repair Market Bill 2023 Read More »
for the endangered Koala (combined populations of Queensland, New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory) The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) has released a suite of new guidance material in relation to the Koala (combined populations of Queensland, New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory) and its
RELEASED – EPBC Act Referral Guidelines Read More »
The Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 and the Nature Conservation (Plants) Regulation 2020 were both revised on 8th April 2022 to reflect a change in legislative conservation status of the number of flora and fauna species. Of particular note is that koala (Phascolarctos cinereus) is now listed as Endangered in Queensland. This brings State-level conservation
POLICY ALERT: CONSERVATION STATUS CHANGES Read More »
Director of New Ground, Nelson Wills, will be guest speaking at the upcoming seminar ‘Koalas, Appeals and Planning Workshop’ being held by URPEC on November 9th. Nelson will be covering information on how the Koala Planning Provisions can affect property development and how to identify and manage these risks. For further information on this workshop,
KOALAS, APPEALS AND PLANNING WORKSHOP 2021 Read More »
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