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Enviroment Network Weekly (ENW) E-News – May 22, 2015

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Transition of 9 Carbon Farming Initiative methods into Emissions Reduction Fund – comment sought

The Federal Department of Environment has opened for public consultation the transition of nine Carbon Farming Initiative (CFI) methods into the Emissions Reduction Fund (EFR).  The […]

ASIC updates guidance for carbon market participants

The Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) has published the updated Regulatory Guide 236 Do I need an Australian financial services (AFS) licence to participate in […]

Renewable Energy Target deal reached

The Federal Government last week agreed to drop a requirement for regular reviews of the Renewable Energy Target (RET) – a move that paves the way […]

Hunt gazettes updated forestry method

Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt has gazetted the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative—Reforestation and Afforestation 2.0) Methodology Determination 2015. This updated method streamlines the earlier method […]

Major review of EPA Victoria announced

The Victorian Government has announced a major public inquiry into the EPA Victoria that will commence on 1 June 2015. The Inquiry will investigate the adequacy […]

Updated guidelines that relate to handling of waste in emergencies

EPA Victoria has released a new Section 30A approvals guideline (publication 1590) explaining the Section 30A process which relates to the handling of waste in emergencies […]

First stage of chemical reforms – passed

The NSW Parliament has passed the Pesticides Amendment Bill 2015 in line with moves to provide greater harmonisation across Australia of existing pesticide licensing, training and […]

NSW Planning penalty notices to increase five-fold

NSW Planning Minister Rob Stokes has announced the NSW Government intends to increase planning penalty notices five-fold.  The move follows a similar boost to environmental on-the-spot […]

Re-use rules for coal seam gas drilling mud and foundry sand – Comment sought

The Qld Department of the Environment and Heritage Protection has released two separate notices of a general beneficial use approval for – foundry sand   drilling […]

Container deposit scheme and possible restrictions on plastic bags – States to work together

The Queensland and NSW Governments will work together to look at a container deposit scheme and possible restrictions on single-use plastic bags. Queensland Environment Minister Steven […]

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