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Keeping Up With ESG In Australia – April 2026

Treasury's latest consultation on Australia's Sustainable Investment Product Labelling regime introduces mandatory consumer-facing disclosures and asset-based thresholds for financial products marketed with sustainability claims. The proposed framework aims to combat greenwashing while providing retail investors with clearer information about the sustainability characteristics of their investments. Meanwhile, new gender equality targets take effect for large employers, and multiple statutory reviews are res

Australia Environment

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

New South Wales – New Climate Change SEPP Follows On Heels Of EPA Act Amendment

The NSW Government has proposed a new Climate Change and Natural Hazards State Environmental Planning Policy to consolidate climate change controls and strengthen climate risk assessment in development planning.

Australia Environment

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K&L Gates LLP

Keeping Up With ESG In Australia – March 2026

Our monthly ESG bulletin provides a targeted snapshot of key developments we see as reflecting the “must know” trends in the Australian market.

Worldwide Environment

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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

Australia Environment

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ClarkeKann Lawyers

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

Australia Environment

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A&O Shearman

Agreement On Maritime Biodiversity Enters Into Force

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

Enhancing Workforce Strategy With Regional Visa Programs

Australia Immigration

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Interstaff Immigration Agency

“The brothel failed in its duty of disclosure, so its fire insurance policy is invalid.” Which case won?

Australia Insurance

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Stacks Law Firm

Process Matters In Unfair Dismissal

Australia Employment

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Barry Nilsson

Essential ESG: Episode 25 – Operating Responsibly In Conflict-affected Areas: The Role Of Grievance Mechanisms

Australia Commercial

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Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Leveraging DAMAs For Flexible Workforce Planning

Australia Immigration

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Interstaff Immigration Agency

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Keeping Up With ESG In Australia – April 2026

Treasury's latest consultation on Australia's Sustainable Investment Product Labelling regime introduces mandatory consumer-facing disclosures and asset-based thresholds for financial products marketed with sustainability claims. The proposed framework aims to combat greenwashing while providing retail investors with clearer information about the sustainability characteristics of their investments. Meanwhile, new gender equality targets take effect for large employers, and multiple statutory reviews are res

Australia Environment

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

New South Wales – New Climate Change SEPP Follows On Heels Of EPA Act Amendment

The NSW Government has proposed a new Climate Change and Natural Hazards State Environmental Planning Policy to consolidate climate change controls and strengthen climate risk assessment in development planning.

Australia Environment

KG

K&L Gates LLP

Residential Focus: Price Rises 2.0: From Covid To Conflict

In the month since the commencement of the Iran war, the initial impacts on fuel prices have spread to materials and labour affected by either the rise in transport costs or the rise in the cost of oil as an input in the manufacturing process.

Australia Real Estate

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Holding Redlich

Australia's New Renewable Energy Certificate Regime — Changes To Power Purchase Agreements (Part 2)

Australia Energy

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Holding Redlich

Keeping Up With ESG In Australia – March 2026

Worldwide Environment

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

First penalty in NSW for failure to test a PIRMP

Australia Environment

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ClarkeKann Lawyers

Federal Court Of Australia Dismisses Landmark Greenwashing Case Against Santos

Australia Energy

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A&O Shearman

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

Australia Environment

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A&O Shearman

Agreement On Maritime Biodiversity Enters Into Force

Worldwide Environment

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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Climate Change

New South Wales – New Climate Change SEPP Follows On Heels Of EPA Act Amendment

The NSW Government has proposed a new Climate Change and Natural Hazards State Environmental Planning Policy to consolidate climate change controls and strengthen climate risk assessment in development planning.

Australia Environment

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K&L Gates LLP

NSW Government Refuses Free Public Transport Despite Rising Unaffordability

As fuel prices soar amid global tensions and other Australian states offer free public transport, NSW Premier Chris Minns refuses to follow suit, citing concerns about revenue loss while simultaneously supporting fuel tax cuts. The NSW Greens argue that free public transport would provide immediate economic relief, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and benefit essential workers most affected by the cost-of-living crisis.

Australia Transport

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Sydney Criminal Lawyers

Keeping Up With ESG In Australia – March 2026

Our monthly ESG bulletin provides a targeted snapshot of key developments we see as reflecting the “must know” trends in the Australian market.

Worldwide Environment

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Federal Court Of Australia Dismisses Landmark Greenwashing Case Against Santos

Australia Energy

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A&O Shearman

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

Australia Environment

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A&O Shearman

Gas Market Review Report And Fundamental Reforms Ahead

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

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A&O Shearman

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Holding Redlich

Behind the green curtain: Understanding and mitigating greenwashing risks

Australia Environment

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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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