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    If you thought you weren’t impacted by the IChEMS reforms, think again

    From 1 July 2025, a range of new requirements in relation to certain industrial chemicals will come into effect.

    March 06, 2025

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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...

    February 11, 2025

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    Managing biodiversity impacts of renewable energy in Victoria: New draft guidance released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 b...

    February 04, 2025

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    In case you missed it: $9.4 million awarded to a neighbour impacted by contamination

    On 21 August 2024, the Supreme Court of NSW handed down its decision in Seaforth Securities Pty Limited v Zoya Investmen...

    January 15, 2025

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    International arbitration report

    In this edition, we focused on the Shanghai International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission’s (SHIAC) new arbitr...

    November 19, 2024

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    If you thought you weren’t impacted by the IChEMS reforms, think again

    From 1 July 2025, a range of new requirements in relation to certain industrial chemicals will come into effect.

    March 06, 2025

    Environmental law
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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...

    February 11, 2025

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    Managing biodiversity impacts of renewable energy in Victoria: New draft guidance released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 b...

    February 04, 2025

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    In case you missed it: $9.4 million awarded to a neighbour impacted by contamination

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    January 15, 2025

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