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.
In a year of huge regulatory change for environmental managers, the Federal Government has started the process of handing core environmental responsibilities to states and abolishing carbon charges for large emitters, while all governments began targeting 'green tape'.
A regular CE Daily update on what to look out for over the next few weeks nationally and in states and territories – including legislative changes, policy proposals and funding offers.