THE CHALLENGES OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT IN 2003—A REVIEW OF REGULATORY, SUSTAINABILITY, AND MULTIPLE STAKEHOLDER INTEREST ISSUES

Abstract

Following the uncertainty created by the introduction of the EPBC Act in 2000, a new regime of public environmental assessment of petroleum projects was successfully established by the regulatory agencies and the petroleum industry.

Sustainability of developments, multiple stakeholder interests and meaningful consultations, are the current challenges in accessing new areas for exploration and development.