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Enviroment Network Weekly (ENW) E-News – October 16, 2015

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Emissions Reduction Fund Safeguard Mechanism – Design finalised

The Federal Government has finalised the design of the third and final component of the Emissions Reduction Fund – the safeguard mechanism. Environment Minister Greg Hunt […]

Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Amendment Bill report – Date extended

A Senate committee looking at the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Amendment (Standing) Bill 2015 has had its reporting deadline extended until Parliament’s second last […]

Integration of energy storage – regulatory implications discussion paper released

The Australian Energy Market Commission has released the Integration of Energy Storage – Regulatory Implications discussion paper which examines whether changes to regulatory frameworks are required […]

New maps show renewable opportunities

The Institute for Sustainable Futures (ISF) has released its first set of maps showing opportunities for renewable energy as part of its ARENA supported mapping project. […]

New Climate Change Authority board

Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt has announced the appointment of five new members to the Climate Change Authority. Wendy Craik will serve as the new chair […]

Appointment of wind farm commissioner

Mr Hunt has also appointed a National Wind Farm Commissioner along with members to the Independent Scientific Committee on Wind Turbines. Andrew Dyer – a former […]

REMINDER – Inquiry into EPA Victoria – AEBN Submission

The Australian Environment Business Network (AEBN) together with HWL Ebsworth Lawyers will hold the forthcoming AEBN Changes to Environmental Laws & Requirements for Business Briefing on […]

NEW PROGRAM – To reduce risks posed by leaking underground petroleum storage systems (UPSSs)

EPA Victoria has launched a state-wide program to reduce the risks posed by leaking underground petroleum storage systems (UPSSs) – one of the most common sources […]

Victorian Government seeking investment in better waste management

Victorian Minister for Environment, Climate Change and Water Lisa Neville has released the Victorian Waste and Resource Recovery Infrastructure Investment Prospectus aimed at attracting investor funds […]

Changes to NSW Energy Savings Scheme

NSW Minister for Industry, Resources and Energy Anthony Roberts and Environment Minister Mark Speakman have announced key changes to the State’s Energy Savings Scheme (ESS). Mr […]

DRAFT GUIDELINE – Industrial Noise

NSW EPA is seeking comments on the Draft Industrial Noise Guideline which is intended to replace the Industrial Noise Policy. The draft guideline updates and clarifies […]

NEW GUIDELINES for mining and coal seam gas projects

The NSW Department of Planning & Environment has released new Draft Guidelines for the Economic Assessment of Mining and Coal Seam Gas Projects. The Guidelines are […]

Solar feed-in tariffs – Final report

  The NSW Independent Pricing & Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has released a final report and final determination on solar feed-in tariffs in 2015-16. IPART has made […]

Hunter rail corridor air quality study findings – Released

NSW EPA has released a report it commissioned on the impact of trains on air quality in the Hunter area. The Additional Analysis of ARTC Data […]

Socioeconomic report on coal seam gas – Released

The Federal Department of Industry, Innovation and Science has released the Review of the socioeconomic impacts of coal seam gas in Queensland, which examines the unprecedented […]

Tender for water availability in management areas of Great Artesian Basin to assist industry and producers

The Queensland Government will make available up to 18,200 litres of unallocated water in Queensland’s Great Artesian Basin. Queensland Minister for Natural Resources and Mines Anthony […]

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