Mining Amendment rushed through consultation, what are the consequences?
How will the Mining Amendment impact the surrounding environment, operators, and their responsibilities?
History of gas exploration uncertainty continues in the far west
ANALYSIS: The NSW Government’s decision to open areas in the state’s far west for gas exploration adds to years of policy uncertainty felt by regional…
Restorative justice and environmental law: healing nature through dialogue
As legal experts explore the increasing viability of applying restorative justice approaches to environmental issues, courts are bringing all parties to the table as part…
Conservation covenants: a legal instrument for biodiversity in rural Australia
With conservation covenants on the rise, lawyers need to grasp their complex legal, financial and ecological implications for rural landowners.
First-of-its-kind Solomon Islands case seeks over $USD40 million for oil spill damage
An important case triggered by an oil spill in Solomon Islands in 2019, has been filed in the country’s High Court.
Mandatory climate reporting: ESG now a licence to do business?
New climate reporting laws are likely to impact supply chains over time and require a holistic approach to ESG requirements.
The great divergence of cultural heritage laws in Australia
A recent High Court decision laid bare the flimsy patchwork of cultural heritage laws in Australia. Where have we got it right or wrong?
Asbestos mulch leads to shake-up of environment protection legislation
With some of the most significant changes in three decades, clients may be at risk of falling afoul of an empowered NSW EPA.
Climate litigation becoming ‘a modern trend’
In a landmark ruling, the European Court of Human Rights ruled in favour of more than 2000 Swiss women aged 64 and over who brought…
‘Hot law’: Law Society briefing paper identifies trends in climate change litigation
The Law Society of NSW Briefing Paper brings you up to speed with the latest trends, cases and future direction of climate change litigation.
Climate of Change in the Courtrooms
An expert analysis of recent cases in climate change litigation and what we can expect in 2022.