This blog post provides a summary of the purpose of an environmental site assessment (ESA) (or contaminated land assessment), what’s involved and why it’s essential…
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR DUTIES Victoria’s new environmental regulatory regime came into effect on 1 July 2021. This is the commencement date of the Environment Protection Act…
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Mulch containing asbestos has now been found at 78 locations in New South Wales including parks, schools, hospitals, a supermarket and also several sites in…
Potentially Contaminated Land Due Diligence Checklist One of the greatest risks in respect to the acquisition of land is the unforeseen risk that it is…
What happens when a property owner accepts fill soil at their site, i.e. for levelling or landscaping purposes, only to discover later that the “clean…
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This blog post focuses on a recent real-life case study highlighting a flaw in the planning process for an environmental audit that had serious repercussions…
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