Business faces potentially significant regulatory risks on carbon at state level, with many environmental agencies equipped to impose more stringent requirements.
A new Norton Rose Fulbright analysis details the patchwork of emissions reduction and renewable energy targets that operate in Australian states and territories.
The NSW Government is reviewing the findings of an EY study on the management of coal-fired generation, while Victoria is due to release a coal policy shortly.
A study to be submitted to the NSW Government by year's end will identify technologies and policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from power plants.
Greenhouse gases should be regulated as pollutants and developers should have to minimise and offset carbon emissions, says a new report by environmental lawyers.