Abstract
Five recent case histories of environmental concern over proposed projects involving energy resources in Australia are reviewed.Queensland: The Great Barrier Reef Royal Commission, involving proposed exploration offshore for hydrocarbons;New South Wales: The Clutha Controversy, involving proposed transport and loading facilities to export coal;Victoria: The Port Phillip Bay gas pipeline;Tasmania: Lake Pedder, involving a proposal to flood the lake for the production of hydro electric power;Northern Territory: The Top End National Park, involving proposals to exploit newly discovered uranium resources.The social and legal implications of these activities are discussed, with particular emphasis on the possibility of future laws being enacted to conserve Australia's resources and environment. Special reference is made to the energy industry in general and petroleum in particular.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
