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First penalty in NSW for failure to test a PIRMP

The decision serves as a clear warning to all Environment Protection Licence (EPL) holders that PIRMP obligations are not administrative formalities and are a core compliance requirement under the environmental protection regime.

Australia Environment

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ClarkeKann Lawyers

Hydrogen Sulphide in Non-Putrescible Landfills: Lessons from Recent EPA Prosecutions

The recent decisions demonstrate that offensive odour emissions will attract substantial penalties.

Australia Environment

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ClarkeKann Lawyers

Australia's Uptake Of ISSB: ESG Standard Setting In A Multipolar World

Malaysia is among the countries advancing adoption of International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) standards.

Australia Environment

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A&O Shearman

Agreement On Maritime Biodiversity Enters Into Force

The entry into force of the BBNJ Agreement creates a number of strategic and legal considerations for commercial entities with interests in areas beyond national jurisdiction...

Worldwide Environment

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

A Comprehensive Guide To The New Reforms Of The Environment Protection And Biodiversity Conservation Act

Australia Environment

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K&L Gates LLP

Developing carbon capture, utilisation and storage hubs in Australia: a guide

Australia Environment

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Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Australia's Environment Protection Reform Act 2025: What Businesses Need To Know

Australia Environment

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Lexplosion Solutions Private Limited

Essential ESG: Episode 26 – Insights From The 2025 UN Forum On Business And Human Rights

Australia Environment

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Corrs Chambers Westgarth

EPBC Reforms Finalised

Australia Environment

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Queensland Government Proposes Significant Changes To Environmental Licensing Regime

Australia Environment

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Environment Protection And Biodiversity Conservation Act Reforms Announced

Australia Environment

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Corrs Chambers Westgarth

NSW Government Bulletin: Opportunity For Climate Resilience Under Proposed NSW Planning Reforms

Australia Environment

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Holding Redlich

Federal Court Of Australia's Decision: Pabai V Commonwealth—no Duty Of Care To Protect From Climate Change

Australia Environment

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A&O Shearman

Climate Litigation Is Shaping The Regulatory Landscape In Australia

Australia Environment

KW

King & Wood Mallesons

ESSENTIAL ESG SPECIAL EDITION - Responsible AI Governance: Emerging Legal Risks And Regulatory Trends

Australia Technology

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Corrs Chambers Westgarth

New English Requirements For Visas

Australia Immigration

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Interstaff Immigration Agency

And the record greenwashing penalty goes to…

Australia Finance

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Holley Nethercote

Michael Byrnes discusses the Westpac WFH case on 2SM with Tim Webster

Australia Employment

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Swaab

Removal from WhatsApp groups used for rostering can amount to dismissal

Australia About Mondaq

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Gilchrist Connell

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First penalty in NSW for failure to test a PIRMP

The decision serves as a clear warning to all Environment Protection Licence (EPL) holders that PIRMP obligations are not administrative formalities and are a core compliance requirement under the environmental protection regime.

Australia Environment

C

ClarkeKann Lawyers

Federal Court Of Australia Dismisses Landmark Greenwashing Case Against Santos

On February 17, 2026, the Federal Court of Australia dismissed a landmark "greenwashing" case against Australian oil and gas producer Santos Limited (Santos).

Australia Energy

AO

A&O Shearman

Australia's Uptake Of ISSB: ESG Standard Setting In A Multipolar World

Malaysia is among the countries advancing adoption of International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) standards.

Australia Environment

AO

A&O Shearman

Agreement On Maritime Biodiversity Enters Into Force

Worldwide Environment

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

A Comprehensive Guide To The New Reforms Of The Environment Protection And Biodiversity Conservation Act

Australia Environment

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K&L Gates LLP

Australia's Environment Protection Reform Act 2025: What Businesses Need To Know

Australia Environment

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Lexplosion Solutions Private Limited

November 2025 ESG Policy Update—Australia

Australia Commercial

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K&L Gates LLP

Keeping Up With ESG In Australia – December 2025

Australia Commercial

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Essential ESG: Episode 26 – Insights From The 2025 UN Forum On Business And Human Rights

Australia Environment

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Corrs Chambers Westgarth

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Climate Change

Federal Court Of Australia Dismisses Landmark Greenwashing Case Against Santos

On February 17, 2026, the Federal Court of Australia dismissed a landmark "greenwashing" case against Australian oil and gas producer Santos Limited (Santos).

Australia Energy

AO

A&O Shearman

Australia's Uptake Of ISSB: ESG Standard Setting In A Multipolar World

Malaysia is among the countries advancing adoption of International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) standards.

Australia Environment

AO

A&O Shearman

Gas Market Review Report And Fundamental Reforms Ahead

The Australian Government's Gas Market Review Report (December 2025) calls for fundamental reform of the East Coast gas market to address forecast supply...

Worldwide Energy

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Essential ESG: Episode 26 – Insights From The 2025 UN Forum On Business And Human Rights

Australia Environment

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Corrs Chambers Westgarth

September 2025 ESG Policy Update—Australia

Australia Commercial

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K&L Gates LLP

Federal Court Of Australia's Decision: Pabai V Commonwealth—no Duty Of Care To Protect From Climate Change

Australia Environment

AO

A&O Shearman

Climate Litigation Is Shaping The Regulatory Landscape In Australia

Australia Environment

KW

King & Wood Mallesons

Critical minerals and CAHRAs: managing ESG risks in emerging markets

Australia Environment

CC

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Keeping Up With ESG In Australia – October 2025

Australia Commercial

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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Clean Air / Pollution

Essential ESG: Episode 26 – Insights From The 2025 UN Forum On Business And Human Rights

Insights from the 2025 United Nations Business and Human Rights Forum in Geneva.

Australia Environment

CC

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Critical minerals and CAHRAs: managing ESG risks in emerging markets

Companies that invest in comprehensive ESG risk management systems as part of a broader risk management framework will gain a competitive edge.

Australia Environment

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Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Recent tax incentives fuelling Australia's clean energy future

Both incentives were introduced in the Future Made in Australia (Production Tax Credits and Other Measures) Bill 2024.

Australia Environment

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Holding Redlich

Australian carbon markets – priorities for reform

Australia Environment

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Holding Redlich

Changes to the infrastructure provisions in the Planning Act 2016 effective from 30 June 2025

Australia Environment

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Holding Redlich

Behind the green curtain: Understanding and mitigating greenwashing risks

Australia Environment

PA

Piper Alderman

Holman Webb Lawyers helps to secure protection of the Great Artesian Basin

Australia Environment

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Holman Webb Lawyers

GREENWASHING: IT'S NOT ALL GLAD

Australia Commercial

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Pointon Partners

Australia's evolving ESG regulatory landscape: managing the legal risks

Australia Commercial

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Corrs Chambers Westgarth

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Waste Management

Hydrogen Sulphide in Non-Putrescible Landfills: Lessons from Recent EPA Prosecutions

The recent decisions demonstrate that offensive odour emissions will attract substantial penalties.

Australia Environment

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ClarkeKann Lawyers

Developing carbon capture, utilisation and storage hubs in Australia: a guide

Link to article that explores opportunities, drivers & barriers for CCUS hubs, government initiatives to help support them & global approaches to developing them.

Australia Environment

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Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Essential ESG: Episode 26 – Insights From The 2025 UN Forum On Business And Human Rights

Insights from the 2025 United Nations Business and Human Rights Forum in Geneva.

Australia Environment

CC

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Critical minerals and CAHRAs: managing ESG risks in emerging markets

Australia Environment

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Corrs Chambers Westgarth

August 2025 ESG Policy Update—Australia

Worldwide Environment

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K&L Gates LLP

Australian carbon markets – priorities for reform

Australia Environment

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Holding Redlich

Changes to the infrastructure provisions in the Planning Act 2016 effective from 30 June 2025

Australia Environment

HR

Holding Redlich

Behind the green curtain: Understanding and mitigating greenwashing risks

Australia Environment

PA

Piper Alderman

Not So GLAD: What Businesses Can Learn From The Federal Court's Ruling In ACCC v Clorox Australia Pty Limited [2025] FCA 357

Australia Environment

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Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA)

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Corrs High Vis: Episode 59 – The risks and challenges of climate change for major infrastructure assets

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Corrs Chambers Westgarth

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