The climate transition is top of mind for several Asian countries looking to ensure continuous supply while encouraging renewable energy. Thailand, Singapore and Indonesia have all made changes recently to
Several cases over the past year have considered land rights and how they interact with other priorities including the environment, indigenous land rights and royalties. In 2022, in Waratah Coal
Donald Trump has begun his second presidency by making some sweeping reforms that have the potential to impact the global resources sector and energy transition. One of his first acts
The new Queensland Government has released its Draft Renewables Regulatory Framework. The Discussion Paper has recently finished an extended period of public consultation. It has identified five areas including enhanced
Recent cases across Australia have addressed different issues related to the energy sector. These include feasibility licences for offshore wind projects in Victoria, Environment Management Plans for exploratory gas wells
The Victorian Critical Minerals Roadmap 2024 outlines the Victorian Government’s vision and strategy for establishing a globally significant critical minerals industry. Critical minerals are essential for renewable energy infrastructure, advanced
The Clean Energy Council, in collaboration with KPMG, has released its Leading Principles: First Nations and Renewable Energy Projects. The document provides detailed guidelines on how to address challenges to
On Tuesday May 14, Dr Chalmers delivered the Federal Budget for 2025. A central part of the budget was the Future Made in Australia initiative which committed $22.7 billion over
The Future Gas Strategy was released on 9 May. Gas continues to be important to Australia through the energy transition with natural gas currently meeting 27% of our energy needs
Greenwashing is an enforcement priority for regulators in Australia, including ASIC and ACCC. In the recent case of ASIC v LGSS Pty Ltd [2024] FCA 587 (Active Super case), ASIC