NSW and Federal Government launch bilateral environmental assessment agreement
What happened
The Australian Government and New South Wales are moving toward a bilateral agreement regarding environmental assessments. Public consultation has opened on the proposal, which aims to allow major projects to be assessed once against both Commonwealth and State requirements, rather than separately. This agreement follows landmark reforms to Australia's national environmental law.
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Why it matters
The agreement is intended to reduce complexity and support faster decision-making for project proponents. By consolidating assessments, the proposal aims to lower costs for those undertaking major projects in New South Wales. The Federal Government will maintain responsibility for the final approval decision under national environmental law.
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Who's involved
- Murray WattLeads the bilateral agreement between the Australian Government and New South Wales
- New South WalesState government involved in the bilateral agreement and environmental assessments
- Australian GovernmentFederal government retaining final approval authority under national environmental law
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Air LiquideSpeculative
Regulatory action might reduce complexity and lower costs for major projects in Air Liquide's sector.
- New EnglandSpeculative
Regulatory action could support the supercharging of renewable energy projects in the New England region.
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The entities involved
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Paul Scully
Australian politician
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Penny Sharpe
Australian politician
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Murray Watt
Australian politician
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New South Wales
state of Australia