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Enviroment Network Weekly (ENW) E-News – August 14, 2015

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New EPBC conditions policy

The Federal Department of the Environment has released a draft Outcomes-based Conditions Policy and accompanying draft Outcomes-based conditions guidance under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation […]

Oil and gas fugitives method – Now available

The Clean Energy Regulator has announced the oil and gas fugitives method is now available for use as part of the Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF). The […]

2030 emissions reduction target announced

The Federal Government will commit to an emissions reduction target of 26 to 28 per cent below 2005 levels by 2030.  This equates to around 20 […]

GreenPower Program Review – Final report released

The final report and recommendations have been released on the GreenPower Program Review. The NSW Trade and Investment (DTI) appointed the Institute for Sustainable Futures (ISF, […]

Wind turbine final report addresses impact of wind turbines on human health

The Senate Select Committee on Wind Turbines has released its final report. The report follows the committee’s interim report, tabled on 18 June 2015, which contained […]

Environmental goods agreement update

The Federal Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade wants those interested in Environmental Goods Agreement (EGA) trade negotiations to contact the Department with any supplementary information […]

Green Army – Round 4 – Now Open

Applications for projects under Round 4 of the Federal Government’s Green Army Programme is now open. The Green Army is a 6 month programme for 17-24 […]

20 Million Trees Competitive Grants – Round 2 – Now Open

The Federal Government is seeking applications from eligible groups or individuals interested in undertaking a tree planting project as part of the 20 Million Trees Programme. […]

Resources Amendment Bill – Introduced to Parliament

Victorian Energy and Resources Minister Lily D’Ambrosio has introduced a Resources Legislation Amendment Bill 2015 to the Victorian Parliament which leaves mine and quarry operators facing […]

Alcoa Anglesea community forum

The first Anglesea Futures community consultation event will take place this month, ahead of Alcoa ceasing operations at its Anglesea power station and mine site on […]

5-fold increase in penalties for companies that breach conditions – Effective 11 August 2015

NSW Planning Minister Rob Stokes has announced the start of five-fold increases in planning penalties for companies that breach conditions. The changes come into force on […]

Investment to expand gas research to NSW

The Federal and NSW Governments will invest a total of $3 million in a strategic alliance with CSIRO and industry to expand research on the social […]

Improved 10/50 vegetation clearing scheme

NSW Minister for the Environment Mark Speakman has announced a strengthened 10/50 Vegetation Clearing Scheme, which they say will provide better environmental protection and minimise tree […]

Waste operators awarded grants

NSW Environment Minister Mark Speakman has announced that 12 licensed waste operators across NSW will share in more than $725,000 as part of the first round […]

Major resource recovery infrastructure grants

Mr Speakman has also announced almost $18 million in grants for seven infrastructure projects that will collectively divert over 660,000 tonnes of waste from landfill every […]

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