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Policy & Planning

Court rules government has no ‘duty of care’ to protect young people from climate change
Federal court supports environment minister’s appeal against ruling that government had duty of care to protect young people from climate change.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 15, 2022

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Coal

“Embarrassing:” Ley to appeal court ruling she has duty of care to young people on emissions
Federal environment minister flags appeal of Federal Court order that she has a duty of care to protect young people from the impacts of greenhouse gas emissions.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 9, 2021

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Policy & Planning

Federal Court says minister owes duty of care to young people over carbon emissions
Federal Court orders federal environment minister must consider the risks posed to Australia’s young people when granting approvals to coal projects.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 8, 2021

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Solar

Solar industry put on notice for “landfill nightmare” by federal environment minister
Federal environment minister uses National Press Club speech to warn Australia’s solar industry to get cracking on panel recycling. Industry says, “we tried!”
Sophie Vorrath

Jun 18, 2021

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Policy & Planning

Children win landmark climate change court case against Australian minister
Federal Court rules that the federal environment minister owes a ‘duty of care’ to protect children from climate impacts of coal mine expansion.
Michael Mazengarb

May 27, 2021

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Wind

Queensland wind farm rejected by environment minister due to koala impacts
Federal environment minister charged with cutting “green tape” says wind farm in Central Queensland “clearly unacceptable” for potential impact on koalas.
Sophie Vorrath

Jun 9, 2020

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Policy & Planning

Australia silent about climate talks that will discuss its “dodgy” credit plans
Much at stake for Australia at upcoming UN climate talks, but no word on who will lead the small negotiating team tasked to defend its use of Kyoto credits.
Michael Mazengarb

Nov 8, 2019

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Coal

Environment minister Ley flags softening rules in another move to protect coal
Federal environment minister has instigated a review of environmental laws, aiming to limit the legal challenges to mining projects.
Michael Mazengarb

Nov 4, 2019

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