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Enviroment Network Weekly (ENW) E-News – March 23, 2012

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QLD LNP will mandate green costs on electricity bills

Similar to the current NSW Government’s plan, the QLD LNP has announced in a statement “Queensland electricity bills will display the impact of the Federal Government’s […]

Guidelines for managing pesticides rinsate now available

The NSW EPA has produced a set of guidelines for the management of pesticide rinsate. Rinsate occurs as a result of cleaning any equipment used for […]

NSW Government announces NSW EPA Board

NSW Environment Minister Robyn Parker has announced a new Chair and Board of the EPA. “The Board will provide leadership and independence as well as greater […]

NSW Government’s 2012 Green Globe Awards

– Open for nominations on 28 March 2012 The Australian Environment Business Network (AEBN) is proud to advise that we will take part in the judging […]

Draft Guidelines for Separation Distances for Composting Facilities – release

EPA Victoria has released draft guidelines for Separation Distances for Composting Facilities to provide guidance to operators of commercial composting facilities and regulating bodies on the […]

Regulatory Impact Statement (RIS) on Environment Protection (Fees) Regulations 2012

– comment sought EPA Victoria has released the Regulatory Impact Statement (RIS) on Environment Protection (Fees) Regulations 2012 for comment from holders of EPA licences, permits […]

Landfill levies to be temporarily exempt for Victoria’s selected flood areas

It has been announced that the following local government areas in regional Victoria will be temporarily exempt from paying landfill levies for waste generated as a […]

New expert panel for developing carbon credits under Carbon Farming Initiative (CFI) – announced

A new expert panel has been appointed by the Federal Government to assess proposed methods for developing carbon credits under the Carbon Farming Initiative (CFI). This […]

GM Holden’s design and manufacturing operations in Australia saved

The Federal and Victorian Governments will provide $275 million of funding to GM Holden’s car making operations in Australia. The Federal Government’s contribution would be $215 […]

New water purchasing initiative for southern connected Murray-Darling Basin

On 23 February 2012, the Federal Water Minister, Tony Burke announced that a new targeted water purchasing initiative will be conducted by the Federal Government in […]

Legislation introduced to House of Representatives to establish expert committee for coal seam gas and large coal mining

Federal Environment Minister, Tony Burke this week introduced legislation to the House of Representatives to establish an Independent Expert Scientific Committee to provide advice on coal […]

Carbon Price Claims Guidance for increasing prices on your goods and services

New information has been released by the ACCC to assist businesses in understanding your rights and obligations for when making claims about the impact of a […]

Exposure drafts of the Clean Energy Amendment Regulation 2012

and National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Amendment Regulation 2012 – Released for comment The Federal Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency (DCCEE) has released, for […]

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