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Supreme Court of Western Australia Rules that State Environmental Policies are Not ‘Relevant Considerations’ when Making an Environmental Impact Assessment

The port City of Fremantle, now considered by many as part of greater Metropolitan Perth, has been home to Fremantle Port since the turn of the 19th Century. For more than a century, 90% of Western Australia’s imports and 30% of its exports have moved through the port. In 2014, during their first budget, the … Continue Reading

Winds of Change: Turnbull’s Ascension Turns the Tide on Australian Renewable Energy Policy

The renewable energy industry is celebrating the change in Coalition leadership, with hopes pinned on Malcolm Turnbull to show support for the renewable energy sources that Tony Abbott so fervently rejected. Out With the Old In 2014, Australia invested just $240 million in renewable energy projects and facilities, compared to a global investment of $310 … Continue Reading

Australian Operations Can Reduce OSH Penalties Through Compliance Audits

How can an occupational safety and health (OSH) legislative compliance audit, along with other steps, help companies avoid $1 million plus fines associated with OSH incidents? A recent Australian court decision revealed that an OSH audit along with a demonstrated commitment to improved workplace safety can reduce the penalty following an OSH incident to 3% … Continue Reading
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