Join government, energy and infrastructure organisations at CEDA’s Environmental Approvals and Nature Impact NSW event. Attend to navigate pathways under state based and federal environmental approvals reforms to streamline processes, ensure sustainable development and gain more project certainty.

Government keynote:
The Hon. Paul Scully MP, NSW Minister for NSW Minister for Planning and Public Spaces
 

Legal scene setter:

• Understanding how anticipated federal reforms may affect assessment pathways

• Unpack developments regarding the National Environment Standards, and progress towards bioregional plans  

Anneliese Korber, Environment and Planning Partner, Norton Rose Fulbright 
 

Panel discussion themes:

• Streamlining environmental, project and permit approvals to reduce bottlenecks and deliver project outcomes

• Balancing sustainable development with nature impact assessments and biodiversity protection

• Planning for new approvals processes

• Engaging early with regulators and planning authorities to improve outcomes

• Key Cultural Heritage considerations to be considered

• Reviewing offsets and mitigation strategies to meet current requirements and adapt to future changes

Aydin Kizilirmak, Head of Grid Connections and Approvals, Potentia Energy
Tony Chappel, CEO, NSW Environmental Approvals Agency
Scott Lambert, Head of Approvals, Origin Energy 
Moderator: Aryel Pyliotis, Technical Director Environment, GHD
Additional Panel member to be advised.

Also running: Environmental Approvals & Nature Impact WA. 31 March, Perth.