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Enviroment Network Weekly (ENW) E-News – February 5, 2016

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New Australian Dangerous Goods Code Edition 7.4 – Released

The National Transport Commission (NTC) has released an updated version of the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail – Edition […]

National Standard for Environmental Risk Management of Industrial Chemicals – Information Paper released

The Federal Department of Environment has released an Information Paper on the pathway for the design and implementation of the National Standard for the Environmental Risk […]

National Clean Air Agreement Released

Federal and State Environment Ministers have announced the establishment of the National Clean Air Agreement that is designed to incorporate a range of existing, new and […]

Climate Change Authority releases 2nd draft climate policy options report

The Climate Changes Authority has released its second draft report of its Special Review of Australia’s climate policy options and invites feedback by Friday 19 February […]

Audit of Clean Energy Regulator – Contributions welcomed

The Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) has begun auditing the effectiveness of the Clean Energy Regulator’s crediting and selection of carbon abatement to purchase under the […]

Quarterly update of national greenhouse gas emissions

The Federal Department of Environment has released the Quarterly Update of Australia’s National Greenhouse Gas Inventory: June 2015.   The latest report shows over the year […]

National principles for environmental information

The Federal Department of Environment has released the National Principles for Environmental Information to provide guidance on how to make environmental information more discoverable, accessible and […]

New appointment to Clean Energy Regulator

Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt has appointed Dr Peter Davis as a member of the Clean Energy Regulator.   Dr Davis, who is a former CEO […]

Large-scale solar funding initiative receives big response

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced the short-list of projects invited to progress to the next stage of its $100 million large-scale solar photovoltaic […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY – $300,000 to keep organics out of landfill

The Victorian Government has announced $300,000 will be offered for investment in innovative projects that help keep organic waste out of landfill and reduce greenhouse gas […]

Work on Climate Change Framework underway

The Victorian Government has begun building a Climate Change Framework which says will “restore” Victoria as a leader in climate change action. The Framework will be […]

Draft Victorian Community and Business Waste Education Strategy

Consultation on the Draft Victorian Community and Business Waste Education Strategy is now open until Friday 4 March 2016.   The Strategy is a Victorian Government […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY – Victorian Litter Innovation Fund

Sustainability Victoria will also discuss the Victorian Litter Innovation Fund at the AEBN seminar on Friday 26 February.   The fund, which has opened its first […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY – Resource Assessment Grants – Now open

A reminder that Sustainability Victoria’s Resource Assessment Grants are now open. Conducting a resource assessment to review your business materials and energy use could identify immediate […]

GRANTS New Energy Jobs Fund – grants – Now open

Applications close on Wednesday 16 March 2016 for funding under Round One of the Victorian Government’s New Energy Jobs Fund.   The Fund will support Victorian […]

EPA Victoria inquiry submissions – Now available

Written submissions to the Inquiry into Environment Protection Authority (VIC) are now available online.   The Ministerial Advisory Committee (MAC) conducting the independent inquiry said it […]

Draft coastal management Bill – Comment sought

The NSW Government is seeking your feedback on the draft Coastal Management Bill which will replace the current Coastal Protection Act 1979 with a new Coastal […]

NSW container deposit scheme

NSW Premier Mike Baird has announced that NSW will implement a container deposit scheme (CDS) in July 2017 to tackle litter across the state and improve […]

Hunter River Trading Scheme regulation amendment – Have your say!

The NSW EPA is seeking comment on changes to the regulations governing the Protection of the Environment Operations (Hunter River Salinity Trading Scheme) Regulation 2002 . […]

Funding to help reduce food waste in NSW

NSW Environment Minister Mark Speakman has announced ten NSW organisations have been awarded a share of more than $320,000 in grants to help reduce food waste. […]

Weighbridge Fund – Round 3 opens

Applications close Friday 19 February 2016 for Round Three of the NSW EPA’s Weighbridge Fund.   Waste and recycling facilities in the waste levy areas and […]

GUIDELINE – New Guideline for Reef

The Federal Department of Environment has released a Draft Reef 2050 Plan – Policy guideline for decision makers aimed at all government, community and industry decision […]

Reef Trust: Partnerships and phase three investment

The application period for the Federal Government’s Reef Trust Phase Three Investment Programme will close on Monday 15 February 2016. The programme is aimed at improving […]

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