Better understand how the latest EPBC Act reforms reshape the assessment of climate emissions and land impacts at the federal level. You will be equipped with the knowledge needed to advise on the new mandatory disclosure requirements for direct emissions, including what must be disclosed, when, and how this information will be scrutinised during approvals.
Thursday, 18 June 2026
Chair
Joshua Palmer, Partner, Pikes & Verekers Lawyers
1.00pm to 2.00pm Climate and Land Impacts Under the New EPBC Regime
- Assess reforms mandating disclosure of direct emissions
- Navigate the tightened controls on land clearing and deforestation
Presented by Alistair Knox, Partner, Pikes & Verekers Lawyers, Accredited Specialist – Planning & Environment Law
Description
Attend and earn 1 CPD unit in Substantive Law
This program is applicable to practitioners from all States & Territories
Presenters
Alistair Knox, Partner, Pikes & Verekers LawyersAlistair is part of the local government and planning law team at Pikes and Verekers, acting for both private and public clients. Alistair worked at the Land and Environment Court during his legal studies. During this time, Alistair worked in various roles through the registry as well as doing work for various Judges and Commissioners of the Court. This role required Alistair to be familiar with all classes of the Court’s jurisdiction. Through his studies, Alistair also gained valuable experience working in other areas of the law including regional practice (family, conveyancing, personal injury), legal aid (criminal) and work as a tipstaff at the Industrial Relations Commission.
Joshua Palmer, Partner, Pikes & Verekers Lawyers
Joshua has extensive experience in local government and planning and environmental law, regularly acting and appearing for local government, private developers and accredited certifier clients in both Class 1 and Class 4 of the Land and Environment Court’s jurisdiction. His experience appearing for and advising parties on all sides of local government, planning and development issues enables Joshua to adopt a whole-of-matter approach that allows for creative yet simple solutions to complex problems. Joshua enjoys applying an intellectually rigorous approach and a thorough analysis of all problems to work towards outcomes that are specifically adapted to his clients' objectives.
This seminar is part of a series
Environmental Law Reform: The EPBC Act Overhaul and Australia’s New Federal Framework
Gain a clear, practical understanding of the most significant environmental law reforms in a generation. Australia’s federal environmental laws are undergoing the most significant transformation in decades. For practitioners, proponents and regulators alike, the reforms reshape how projects are assessed, approved and delivered. This three‑part webinar series provides a comprehensive, practical roadmap to Australia’s new federal environmental framework.
Description
Attend the full series and earn 3 CPD units in Substantive Law
This program is applicable to practitioners from all States & Territories
If you register for the full series as a live online product after the date of an individual session, you will be sent the recording for the sessions that have passed. Alternatively, you can register for individual sessions by following the links below.
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