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Victoria’s new environmental law from 1 July 2021: how to comply

Corporate & Commercial| 21 Jun 2021

Victoria’s new environmental law from 1 July 2021: how to comply

With 1 July just around the corner, have you determined whether you need a new development or operating licence or a new permit or registration for your activities under Victoria’s new environmental protection reforms?

Do you have new duties under Victoria’s amended environmental laws?

Environment| 16 Jun 2021

Do you have new duties under Victoria’s amended environmental laws?

If you live or do business in Victoria, the answer is yes. On 1 July 2021, the sweeping amendments to the Victorian environmental regulatory framework will finally come into effect.

Shut the front door! Door-to-door sales to be prohibited, as Victoria introduces Energy Fairness Bill

Property & Projects| 16 Jun 2021

Shut the front door! Door-to-door sales to be prohibited, as Victoria introduces Energy Fairness Bill

The Andrews Labor Government recently introduced the Energy Legislation Amendment (Energy Fairness) Bill 2021 as part of its retail electricity and gas energy market reforms.

Duty of care to consider climate impacts on children

Environment| 11 Jun 2021

Duty of care to consider climate impacts on children

The Federal Court recently declared that the Commonwealth Minister for the Environment owes Australian children a duty to take reasonable care to avoid causing them personal injury due to climate change impacts.

Countdown to Victoria’s new era in environmental law: are you ready?

Corporate & Commercial| 03 May 2021

Countdown to Victoria’s new era in environmental law: are you ready?

A new era in environmental law in Victoria will be introduced when significant amendments to the Environment Protection Act 2017 come into force on 1 July 2021.