Victoria’s new environmental laws

On July 1, amendments to the Environment Protection Act 2017 (Vic) came into effect that impact most businesses operating in Victoria.

New innovations in mining

The States continue to invest in the industry

As a testament to the importance of the energy and resources industry to the economy and job growth, State governments continue to invest in the industry as part of their COVID-19 recovery plans

Courts bring a new level of accountability to business and government

Recent court cases in Australia and overseas have highlighted a willingness by courts to bring a higher level of accountability to both business and government, particularly when it comes to climate change. 

Moving towards decarbonisation

Australia is on a path towards achieving a net zero economy by 2050. The Government’s focus is on supporting traditional industries whilst helping to reduce costs and commercialise low emissions technology. 

Submission - Consultation on the Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Amendment (Titles Administration and Other Measures) Bill 2021

Trends in the Australian renewables market

In its Australian Renewables Report 2021, MinterEllison looks at trends in the renewable energy market and identifies opportunities for the future.

A gas-led recovery is on the way

The COVID-19 pandemic hit the Australian economy hard. In the March and June quarters of 2020, GDP plunged 7.3%, placing the country into recession. While the economy has since partially rebounded, the government has developed a long term plan for a gas-fired recovery.
 
The economic benefits could be significant. A recent Ernst & Young report found that the oil and gas industry could boost the economy by over $350 billion and create 220,000 new jobs over the next 20 years if key projects are supported.
 
This will be delivered across three key areas. Of the measures outlined, some are well on the way with others yet to come.
 

Submission - DISER Consultation Paper December 2020 ‘Enhancing Australia’s decommissioning framework for offshore oil and gas activities’

Women in mining

International Women’s Day was celebrated on March 8 across the world. To coincide with this, the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM) surveyed over 500 people who work in resources to better understand how women experience work in the mining industry, and the results were surprising.