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Qld: Government releases Galilee Basin Development Strategy
On 7 November 2013, the Queensland Premier, Campbell Newman, released the Galilee Basin Development Strategy (Strategy). The Strategy acknowledges the …
Victoria to raise the bar for mining exemptions
The Victorian Minister for Energy and Resources recently introduced the Mineral Resources (Sustainable Development) Amendment Bill 2013 (Vic) (the …
NSW Aboriginal cultural heritage — a changing legislative landscape
A complete overhaul of the legislative framework for Aboriginal cultural heritage in NSW is underway. The review is aimed at delivering a more efficient …
Qld: Draft Qld Ports Strategy proposes to concentrate port development in QLD to 5 key port areas
The Queensland Government released its draft Ports Strategy on Thursday 17 October 2013. The draft Ports Strategy proposes to: declare that Brisbane, …
NSW streamlines standard mining lease conditions
On 17 October 2013, the NSW Resources and Energy Minister Chris Hartcher announced significant amendments to the standard conditions for mining leases to …
Arbitration in Africa: Recent developments
The Court of Appeal of the Lagos Judicial Division recently issued a pro-arbitration decision holding that courts may only intervene in arbitral …
Reporting by extractive companies on government payments: EU Directive published in the official journal and us court suspends SEC rule
There have been developments in the US and the EU in relation to the implementation of requirements for reporting by extractive industries on …
BCIPA – ‘construction work’ no longer applies to construction works on mining leases
The Queensland Supreme Court recently delivered a judgment indicating that the Building and Construction Industry Payments Act 2004 (Qld) (BCIPA) does …
2013 Budget – Changes affecting the mining sector
The Federal Government’s 2013-2014 Budget (the Budget) contains a number of changes to existing tax rules some of which are expected to have adverse …
Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Amendment Bill 2013
The Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Amendment Bill 2013 (the Bill) was introduced into Parliament on 13 March 2013 and proposes …
Increasing media attention around fraccing has in part elevated stakeholder concerns
On 29 August 2012, the Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Resources (Environment) Regulations 2012 (WA) (Environment Regulations) commenced operation, …
Committee to oversee QLD’s land access reform ‘Action Plan’ announced
As promised after the state election in 2012, the Queensland Government has confirmed the details of the committee that will advise them on the issues …
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