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Updated Equator Principles released
16 May 2013
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Following a review of the Equator Principles (EPs), the Equator Principles Association has published the revised EPs, known as EPIII, which will take effect from 4 June 2013. The revised EPs will apply to a broader range of financial products (beyond project...
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Russia Update: Legal and market developments in Russia - Winter/Spring 2013
16 May 2013
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We launched Russia Update last year to provide clients with a single guide to major legal and market developments in Russia. In this periodical publication, we will alert you to key legal changes as well as news highlights from the business sectors which...
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Striking the balance – when an offsets package is not enough
16 May 2013
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A court in New South Wales, Australia, has overturned approval for a mine extension, a decision that challenges the decision making process by government and highlights the complex issues raised by mine activities and the “triple bottom line” approach...
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Australian Federal Budget 2013-2014: impact on climate change programmes and environmental reform
16 May 2013
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On 14 May, the Australian Treasurer handed down the Government’s budget for the 2013-2014 financial year, the last Commonwealth Government budget before the federal election on 14 September 2013.
The budget contains a number of significant cuts and adjustments...
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Changes to Heritage Legislation and update on change of use reforms
14 May 2013
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The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 has become law and contains various reforms to listed building and conservation area controls. The Government has also published further details of the proposed permitted development rights to allow...
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Ministry of the Economy wants to prevent the oversupply of certificates of origin
14 May 2013
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On 8 May 2013, a meeting of the Sejm subcommittee for energy took place at which the Ministry of the Economy presented its plans for preventing the oversupply of certificates of origin from Renewable Energy Sources ("RES").
The Ministry of Economy's...
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Modifying Affordable Housing Obligations and other Planning Reforms
9 May 2013
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The Growth & Infrastructure Act 2013 has been passed introducing the latest string of reforms of the planning system aimed at speeding up development and otherwise encouraging economic growth. One significant change is a new mechanism for developers...
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R22 refrigerants: Action needed on building air-conditioning systems
2 May 2013
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This briefing contains the text of an article by Bryan Johnston and Michael Coxall analysing the significant implications for the property industry of the imminent final phase out of the R22 refrigerant which is used in many air-conditioning systems. A...
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Australia: Energy and resources update May 2013
2 May 2013
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Welcome to our monthly roundup of news and legal developments from the Australian energy and resources sector.
Each month, we cover news from around the country, including new legislation, commercial developments and judgments affecting the industry.
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Consultation on Further Reforms to the Community Infrastructure Levy
18 April 2013
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The Department for Communities and Local Government has published a consultation paper containing a wide range of proposals for reform of the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL). This will be the fourth set of amendments since CIL was introduced in 2010, and...