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Open access. A Footprint list of key climate change and sustainability developments to watch out for in 2020.

The Coalition will have an unprecedented opportunity to put its stamp on national environmental laws and schemes, due to a host of reviews that are either imminent or already under way.

• Views sought on NGER changes
  
• Inpex carbon offsets project launched
  
• Mercury limits for lamps to be tightened

Governments will consider changes to laws on climate change, chemicals, air quality and waste in 2017.

• Hunt to speak at sustainability conference
  
• South Australia to boost penalties for radiation offences
  
• Smelter seeks permit to export 8,000 tonnes of hazardous waste

• Rudd to BCA: climate fight won't be cost free
  
• Direct some permit revenue to developing countries, Climate Institute says
  
• NSW gazettes two revised regulations

NSW flags assessment fee hike for chemical destruction technologies

* Wong steers steady course in international talks

* Australia's forests offset 9% of emissions, government report says

* Turnbull slams solar rebate means test

* National Pollutant Inventory overhauls fuel tanks manual

* New Zealand Budget flags major push on energy efficient homes

* Pew Centre looks at trading lessons from the EU

• NSW court rules alienating prime farm land inconsistent with ESD principles
  
• Industry body highlights rising energy audit charges
  
• Help to power generators needs 'careful consideration', Climate Institute says
  
• Company ordered to pay $50,000 after chemical fire