In this episode of 'The Greener Way,' host Michelle Baltazar speaks with Jane Gibbs, national ESG advisory lead at Unwelt, to delve into the proposed environmental planning and assessment amendment reforms in New South Wales.

The discussion covers the implications of the reforms for the sustainability and investment sectors, highlighting the establishment of a housing delivery authority and a development coordination authority.

The conversation also explores the inclusion of climate resilience in the legislative changes and their expected impact on project development and approval processes.

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01:03 Introducing Jane Gibbs and her expertise

02:15 Understanding the environmental planning and assessment amendment

03:35 Significance of climate resilience in planning

04:32 Impact of the Housing Delivery Authority and Development Coordination Authority

05:05 Legislative process and expected timeline

07:21 Streamlining approvals for sustainability

11:31 Climate change and natural disasters: Implications for investors

14:48 Final thoughts and future outlook

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Link: https://www.umwelt.com.au/news/nsw-planning-system-reforms-what-you-need-to-know/