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Enviroment Network Weekly (ENW) E-News – June 9, 2017

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New Clean Energy Regulator Chair announced

The Federal Government has announced the appointment of Mr David Parker AM as Chair of the Clean Energy Regulator. Mr Parker was previously a Deputy Secretary […]

Amendments to NGERs reporting scheme – Consultation closes 9 June 2017

The consultation period for draft amendments to the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (Measurement) Determination 2008, the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (Audit) Determination 2009 and […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY – $22.5 million to trial demand response technologies to manage the electricity supply during extreme peaks – Now open

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced the opening of the $22.5 million funding round to trial demand response technologies to manage the electricity supply […]

Further funding for the environment

The Federal Government has announced environmental funding for tree planting and threatened species projects totalling $29 million. Further information on the funding is available in the […]

NICNAS reforms legislation and consultation paper 5 – Have your say!

Legislation to implement reforms to the National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme (NICNAS) and the final consultation paper (Consultation Paper 5) have been released by […]

Energy report – “Towards the next generation: delivering affordable, secure and low emissions power” – Released

The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) and the Climate Change Authority have released their report Towards the next generation: delivering affordable, secure and lower emissions power. […]

Low Emissions Technology Roadmap released by CSIRO

The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) has released its Low Emissions Technology Roadmap which explores opportunities for Australian industry to take advantage of low […]

Proposed 2017 Scheduled Premises Regulations to be finalised soon

The Victorian Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change has given notice in the Victorian Government Gazette of the intention to proceed with the making of […]

Changes to the VEET mandatory safety training requirements – Effective 1 July 2017

On 1 June 2017, the Victorian Essential Services Commission (ESC) made changes to the Victorian Energy Efficiency Target (VEET) mandatory safety training requirements, effective from 1 […]

Environmentally Hazardous Chemicals Regulation 2017 – Comment sought by NSW EPA

The New South Wales Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is seeking feedback from the community on the Environmentally Hazardous Chemicals Regulation 2017 and the draft Pesticides Regulation […]

Director convicted and fined for discharge of toxic wastewater to creek following fires at premises

The Land and Environment Court has convicted and fined the Director of a drum re-conditioning business $151,000 for the discharge of toxic wastewater to a creek, […]

QLD Government’s new energy strategy – Released

The Queensland Government has released the Government’s Powering Queensland Plan, described as an integrated energy strategy for the state. The key features of the plan are: […]

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