Victoria's Premier Daniel Andrews today established a powerful new ministerial post that will control the state's response to climate change, the operation of its energy industry and its approach to environmental regulation.
A review of EPA Victoria has recommended two new environmental Acts, a new general duty to minimise harm from pollution and waste, and a tougher approach to enforcement.
Western Australia's environmental regulator isn't requiring Woodside to offset any Pluto LNG greenhouse gas emissions, even though the company is subject to an offset obligation.