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Environmental Regulation Is Increasingly Becoming Economic Regulation
Environmental regulation is approaching a fundamental transformation. For more than half a century, environmental regulatory frameworks have primarily focused on pollution control, environmental approvals, compliance and enforcement. These systems were largely designed to manage environmental impacts that were considered discrete, localised and capable of being addressed through traditional regulatory mechanisms. That operating environment no longer exists. Climate change, bi


A New Era for Australia’s Environmental Laws: EPBC Act 2025
Australia’s environment is vital to identity, First Nations heritage, and the economy. Nature-based industries contribute $138B annually, plus $58B in environmental taxes; ecosystem services push total value beyond $511B. The EPBC Act has protected these assets, and after delays, Parliament passed reforms based on Professor Samuel’s 2020 recommendations—modernising environmental protection for Australia’s future.
Nov 27, 20252 min read


IS ESG ABOUT TO HIT YOUR SMALL BUSINESS?
With rising regulatory pressure, public accountability, and tightening supply chain standards, small businesses across Australia are now being asked a new question: What are your ESG credentials? Once reserved for large corporations and institutional investors, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting is now a growing requirement for businesses of all sizes. By 2030, all Federal Government departments must have net-zero supply chains , and state governments are
Oct 14, 20252 min read
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