Regulation of railway activities

Insecticide caused Hazelbrook Creek crayfish kill


Variations to environment protection licences under section 58 of the Protection of the Environment Operations Act Licences

Climate change trends

Increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events
Increasing frequency and intensity of extreme events such as droughts and floods alongside ocean warming and acidification, increasing fluctuation in air temperatures and rising sea levels are posing significant threats to communities, ecosystems and the built environment.

Increasing transition in human settlement and industry land-use patterns
Increasing risks of land, property and infrastructure damage along with the increasing concern of underinsurance are likely to change the liveability and profitability of certain regions. This has potential impacts on human settlement and industry patterns, creating potential for abandoned land and extra burdens on urbanised area resources.

Accelerating transformation of the food and agriculture industry
Increasing attention to agricultural emissions is driving innovation in mitigation practices and monitoring. Increasing frequency and intensity of droughts, floods and extreme events are requiring greater consideration of adaptation, ranging from small-scale improvements to a holistic relocation of entire industries.

Rising concern on human health implications of climate change
There is increasing attention to the interlinked nature of climate change and health, including the impact of climate change on reduction in air quality, creating conditions for increased disease transmission and negatively impacting mental health.

Expanding cleaner and greener practices across public and private sectors
Government and private industries are increasingly turning toward new technological innovations to improve circular economy practices and reduce GHG emissions. While there are important positive changes, progress is still slow and there are also risks for over-reliance on particular resources and changes to waste streams.
