Drawbacks of EIA in NSW

This article discusses the main drawbacks of conducting Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) in New South Wales (NSW), Australia. It highlights the lack of clear plans for all phases of EIA, limited public participation, and the need for renewal of Environmental Compliance Certificates (ECC) every year. The article also explores the challenges in integrating EIA requirements into the planning system and the influence of budget constraints on environmentally sound propositions.