Alexander Kingsbury

NSW data centre policy update: new planning rules, sustainability requirements and infrastructure obligations aligned with national AI and data centre expectations. Read more at Gilbert + Tobin.

The NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) has announced the preparation of a proposed new Climate Change and Natural Hazards State Environmental Planning Policy (the CC&NH SEPP).

Draft MNES Standard sets new rules for projects affecting protected matters, outlining stricter approval requirements and key changes to EPBC Act processes. Find out more at Gilbert + Tobin.

The Australian Government has recently tabled its reforms to the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (Cth) (EPBC Act) and associated national environmental laws in Commonwealth Parliament.

NSW planning reforms near completion. The Bill proposes major changes to approval pathways, assessment rules and development powers. Visit Gilbert + Tobin for more.

The Commonwealth Government has recently announced an accelerated timeline to reform the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) – with legislation now expected to be introduced to Parliament by the end of 2…

NSW introduces SODAs, a new offset pathway for major energy projects linking approvals to strategic, cost-efficient biodiversity outcomes. Read more at Gilbert + Tobin.