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Environmental Law Reforms: Implications Of Upcoming Changes
Australia's environmental compliance landscape undergoes a major transformation on 1 July 2026, as the next stage of EPBC Act reforms establishes two new regulatory bodies and introduces stricter compliance requirements. With half a billion dollars in federal funding supporting these changes, businesses face new audit mechanisms, heightened penalties, and expanded data-sharing obligations that will fundamentally reshape how environmental approvals are managed and enforced.
Australia Environment
CC
Corrs Chambers Westgarth
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Beyond Compliance: NSW Court Of Criminal Appeal Clarifies "Competent Manner" Obligations In Environment Protection Licences
The NSW Court of Criminal Appeal has confirmed that compliance with specific licence conditions is not a defence to a failure to act competently, however it remains relevant to whether activities were carried out properly and efficiently. The decision also reinforces the high bar for criminal liability, particularly where findings of incompetence turn on competing expert evidence.
Australia Environment
KL
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP
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Queensland Productivity Commission Puts EPBC Act Reforms Under The Microscope
The Queensland Productivity Commission has launched a public inquiry into the 2025 EPBC Act reforms, examining their impact on Queensland businesses and industries. With an interim report due later this year and final recommendations by April 2027, stakeholders now have a critical opportunity to submit evidence on regulatory burdens, compliance costs, and operational impacts.
Australia Environment
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Holding Redlich
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Article
Environmental Law Reforms: Implications Of Upcoming Changes
Australia's environmental compliance landscape undergoes a major transformation on 1 July 2026, as the next stage of EPBC Act reforms establishes two new regulatory bodies and introduces stricter compliance requirements. With half a billion dollars in federal funding supporting these changes, businesses face new audit mechanisms, heightened penalties, and expanded data-sharing obligations that will fundamentally reshape how environmental approvals are managed and enforced.
Australia Environment
CC
Corrs Chambers Westgarth
Article
Beyond Compliance: NSW Court Of Criminal Appeal Clarifies "Competent Manner" Obligations In Environment Protection Licences
The NSW Court of Criminal Appeal has confirmed that compliance with specific licence conditions is not a defence to a failure to act competently, however it remains relevant to whether activities were carried out properly and efficiently. The decision also reinforces the high bar for criminal liability, particularly where findings of incompetence turn on competing expert evidence.
Australia Environment
KL
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP
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