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Draft South East Queensland Regional Plan Released

The Queensland Government has released a draft of the next iteration of the South East Queensland Regional Plan for public comment.

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Aramara Solar Farm Approved in Qld

Ecology and Heritage Partners are proud to be have assisted in the successful approval of Aramara Solar Farm. Fraser Coast Regional Council approved the 140 megawatt project without delay.

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Changes to Aboriginal Heritage Act Come into Effect

The Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Amendment Act 2016 was enacted on Monday 1 August 2016. We urge all clients operating in Victoria to stay abreast of these significant changes.

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Final Qld Wind Farm Code Released

The Queensland Government has released the final version of the Wind Farm State Code and Planning Guideline and is now in force for all new wind farm projects. The Code has been introduced to provide a consistent approach to assessing wind farms.

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ACT Contaminated Land Forum

At this EIANZ forum the latest issues, best practice, changes to legislation and policy, and need to take into account ecological and heritage values of contaminated sites, were discussed.

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Timing Spiny Rice-Flower Surveys

April to August is the time to book Spiny Rice-flower surveys to stay compliant with Victorian regulations and avoid time delays with approvals or the risk of enforcement proceedings.

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Event: ACT State of the Environment Report

The 2015 ACT State of the Environment Report is a key document for decision makers. Unfortunately many people do not understand how it can be applied to and benefit development applications, consultancy reports, engineering designs, environmental management plans and more.

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Squatter Pigeon to Remain Listed as Vulnerable in Queensland

The Squatter Pigeon will remain listed as Vulnerable in Queensland after a review by the Threatened Species Scientific Committee in October 2015.

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Aboriginal Control Over Heritage Strengthened in Victoria

Important amendments to the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 passed through the Victorian parliament heralds a new era of control for Traditional Owners over Aboriginal cultural heritage.

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Oona Nicolson Appointed to VPELA Board

Oona Nicolson appointed to the board of the Victorian Planning and Environmental Law Association (VPELA).

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