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| Title: | Offsets the Queensland Way Development of the Queensland Government Environmental Offsets Policy |
| Authors: | Driml, Sally
Clouston, Beth
Bortman, Amy |
| Authors (Email): | Driml, Sally (sally.driml@epa.qld.gov.au)
Clouston, Beth (beth.clouston@epa.qld.gov.au)
Amy, Bortman (amy.bortman@epa.qld.gov.au) |
| Keywords: | environment
offsets
policy
market based instruments. |
| Issue Date: | 2009 |
| Abstract: | The Queensland Government Environmental Offsets Policy provides an overarching
framework for environmental offsets in Queensland. The policy provides a consistent and
transparent approach to the use of offsets. It contains principles and guidelines for
developing and applying more detailed ‘specific-issue’ policies for offsetting important
environmental values such as vegetation or fish habitats.
Currently, offsets use in Queensland can be characterised as a compliance mechanism as
they are required to meet development conditions. Developers will face higher costs if they
need an offset and this provides a greater incentive to avoid and minimise impacts on areas
with significant environmental values. The paper canvasses opportunities to now move to
develop efficient offset markets in Queensland. |
| URI: | http://purl.umn.edu/48378 |
| Institution/Association: | Australian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society>2009 Conference (53rd), February 11-13, 2009, Cairns, Australia |
| Total Pages: | 8 |
| Collections: | 2009 Conference (53rd), February 11-13, 2009, Cairns, Australia
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