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NSW Government Forges Ahead with Seabed Mining Ban In a significant move to shield New South Wales' pristine beaches and coastal ecosystems, the NSW government has implemented a ban on seabed petroleum and mineral mining along the NSW coastline. This pioneering decision positions NSW as the first state in Australia to enact such a prohibition, underscoring a steadfast dedication to marine conservation and environmental preservation. The Environmental Planning and Assessment Amendment (Seabed Mining and Exploration) Bill 2024, which garnered bipartisan support in the NSW Parliament, amends the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 to enforce the ban effectively. By prohibiting seabed petroleum and mineral exploration and recovery activities within NSW coastal waters, the legislation aims to mitigate potential harm to marine life, habitat destruction, and detrimental impacts on sediment levels. The ban serves as a crucial preventive measure against environmental hazards like oil spills and greenhouse gas emissions associated with offshore exploration and drilling operations. While comprehensive in scope, the legislation provides exemptions for specific activities geared towards coastal protection, including beach nourishment and beach scraping initiatives aimed at fortifying beaches, dunes, and cliff systems against erosion. Select dredging activities unrelated to mineral exploration or recovery, such as laying pipelines or submarine cables, will be permitted, provided they offer tangible environmental and economic benefits. This landmark legislation sets a precedent for other states and territories, paving the way for enhanced protection of marine ecosystems and sustainable coastal management practices nationwide. #miningjobs #energyjobs #infrastructurejobs #projectresourcing #recruitment #collaboration #teamwork #team #corporateculture #concentis #energynews #miningnews #infrastructurenews #recruitmentnews #projectmanagement #projectmanagementjobs #assetmanagement #assetmanagementjobs

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