91porn

How does the EPBC Act work and how is it relevant to development applications?

The Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) is the Australian Government's key piece of environmental legislation which commenced 16 July 2000.

The EPBC Act is taken into consideration when assessing matters of environment, heritage protection, and biodiversity conservation at a Federal level.

So, what are the objectives of the Act and how does this impact on development applications?

This seminar will consider:

• the objectives of the EPBC Act;
• how the EPBC Act is relevant to development applications;
• the steps and criteria involved in an EPBC Act referral and approval;
• appeal rights; and
• what is happening with the review of the EPBC Act.

The discussion will also cover any relevant case law.

Alex Skilling
Senior Associate
MinterEllison

Alex advises developers, councils and state government departments on approvals pathways and legislative compliance for major infrastructure and other projects. She has a deep understanding of the planning and environmental issues that occur from project conception to closure. Her experience spans State and Commonwealth legislative regimes for the environment, water, waste, vegetation, resources, cultural heritage and native title.

Kate Thorogood
Senior Associate
MinterEllison

Kate specialises in environment and planning advice and dispute resolution. Her experience includes work in urban residential development, industrial development, retail development, and extractive industries. Her clients include developers, local councils and state government departments. She has assisted with complex litigation, including in the High Court of Australia and as an Associate to a senior judge of the Planning and Environment Court. She has assisted with strategic advice on approval pathways for major infrastructure projects. Kate also advises on native title, cultural heritage, waste, resumption and contamination.

Note: Payment is by credit card only. If you require another method of payment please contact qld@planning.org.au

A link to view this seminar recording will be sent to you with your registration confirmation.