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Two NSW Policy Reforms That Will Reshape the Development Landscape

15 April 2026
The NSW Government is simultaneously consulting on a new native title settlement framework and a proposed Climate Change and Natural Hazards State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP). Taken together, they signal

Santos’ Greenwashing Case Dismissed

15 April 2026
In a landmark decision handed down on 17 February 2026, the Federal Court of Australia dismissed all greenwashing claims brought against Santos Limited (Santos) by the Australasian Centre for Corporate

NSW Climate Change and Natural Hazards SEPP: Planning for a resilient future

26 March 2026
The NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) has announced the preparation of a proposed new Climate Change and Natural Hazards State Environmental Planning Policy (the CC&NH SEPP). DPHI

Santos clears the air: Greenwashing claims dismissed in landmark case

26 March 2026
In a significant decision for climate litigation in Australia, the Federal Court has dismissed greenwashing claims against Santos, providing important guidance on how forward‑looking climate statements will be assessed. In

The European Grids Package

27 February 2026
For two decades, European energy law has been built around market liberalisation, third-party access and cross-border competition. The European Grids Package marks a structural pivot from regulating the market to

The next phase of US energy policy

27 February 2026
US energy policy is no longer principally about domestic production, decarbonisation targets or even price stability. The next phase is focused on building a network of aligned supply chains where

Queensland’s Framework for Battery Energy Storage Systems

30 January 2026
Queensland has now streamlined the framework for battery energy storage systems (BESS) projects to align to that used for large wind and solar projects. The changes commenced on 12 December

Recent mining cases in Western Australia and Victoria

28 January 2026
Three recent decisions in Western Australia and Victoria focus in on some specific compliance obligations that miners must adhere to.  Richmond v Warden Thomas William McPhee [2025] WASC 387 This

Annual Report 2025

21 November 2025
The Annual Report 2025 (FY25) captures a year of growth, resilience, and progress. Through this report, we share our journey, key accomplishments, and the strategies shaping our future.

Queensland’s energy policy reset

20 November 2025
On October 10 the Queensland Government released its Energy Roadmap 2025. This sets out a five year strategy centred on three pillars – affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy.  While prior