Climate Change
Cameron Kelly
Budget cuts for clean energy sector
Cameron Kelly, Special Counsel
DibbsBarker
This year's budget saw a number of cuts to spending on clean energy. Cameron talks us through the cuts and why they were not surprising.
Thu, 16 May 2013 11:40am
Daniel Goldberg
Big rewards for green building partnerships
Daniel Goldberg, Special Counsel
Addisons Lawyers
The City of Sydney Council has signed Australia's largest Environmental Upgrade Agreement. Daniel discusses the project, how EUAs work and the long term benefits for all involved.
Thu, 18 Apr 2013 1:30pm
Fiona Melville
Final tips for carbon reporting
Fiona Melville, Partner at K&L Gates
BRR Legal Brief
The cut off for acquiring and surrendering carbon units is fast approaching. Fiona Melville provides some last minute tips and insights for liable entities.
Wed, 17 Apr 2013 1:00pm
Michael Voros
September carbon tax repeal unlikely
Michael Voros, Special Counsel
Herbert Smith Freehills
Despite the likelihood of the opposition winning the election come September, a repeal of the carbon legislation at this time is not so likely. Michael discusses some alternatives and what businesses should be doing during these uncertain times.
Thu, 4 Apr 2013 4:15pm
Cameron Kelly
Renewable Energy Target intact for now
Cameron Kelly, Special Counsel
DibbsBarker
The Government has announced that it will be keeping the Renewable Energy Target intact, a win for the renewable energy sector. Cameron also discusses how the future of the RET is less certain if the Opposition wins the election.
Wed, 27 Mar 2013 1:00pm
Cameron Kelly
Repealing the Carbon Price: what will happen if the Coalition is elected?
Cameron Kelly, Special Counsel
DibbsBarker
With the Coalition ahead in the polls with a promise to repeal the carbon price, Cameron Kelly discusses the mechanisms, timing and compensation issues facing government and business.
Tue, 26 Feb 2013 3:15pm
Michael Graves and Stephen Natoli
Wind power viable under current RET
Michael Graves and Stephen Natoli
Allens
With the Climate Change Authority due to release its final report into the Renewable Energy Target in December, Michael Graves and Stephen Natoli assess how the current RET regime is working for the wind power sector.
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 7:30am
Anthony Arrow and Stephen Natoli
Solar looks bright under current RET
Anthony Arrow and Stephen Natoli
Allens
With the final RET recommendations due to be released by the Climate Change Authority this year, Anthony Arrow and Stephen Natoli assess the current climate for renewable energy in Australia, including a detailed look at the issues and challenges in solar sector.
Tue, 11 Dec 2012 2:40pm
Grant Anderson
Carbon policy in the Asian Century
Grant Anderson, Partner
Allens
Although carbon trading systems are thin on the ground in Asia, the region is well and truly committed to emissions reductions through a variety of mechanisms. Carbon expert Grant Anderson discusses these mechanisms as well as opportunities for Australian business to participate in carbon reduction schemes and technology in this high growth region.
Fri, 2 Nov 2012 12:30pm
Cameron Kelly
Renewable energy target backed by CCA
Cameron Kelly, Special Counsel
DibbsBarker
The Climate Change Authority has released a discussion paper on their initial Renewable Energy Target recommendations. Cameron Kelly discusses the recommendations, likely challenges to meeting the target and when the final report is likely to be received.
Tue, 30 Oct 2012 12:15pm
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