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Enviroment Network Weekly (ENW) E-News – October 13, 2017

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6th Emissions Reduction Fund auction – scheduled December 2017 – Applications close 25 October 2017

The Clean Energy Regulator has issued a reminder regarding the closure of applications for the sixth Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) auction for carbon abatement contracts to […]

Produce Emissions Standards Act 2017 – Commences

The Federal Government passed the Product Emissions Standards Act 2017 on 14 September 201 with the  Act taking effect on this date. The Act allows the […]

National Carbon Offset Standard for buildings and precincts – Released

The Federal Government launched the National Carbon Offset Standard for buildings and precincts on 9 October 2017, which expands on the voluntary program which allowed organisations, […]

EPBC threatened species list – Comment sought

The Federal Department of the Environment and Energy invites comment on the eligibility of Notomys aquilo (northern hopping-mouse) for listing on the Environment Protection and Biodiversity […]

Report on Governance Review of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority – Released

The Federal Government has released a report on the governance review of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority. The report makes 24 recommendations that aim […]

ARENA announces pilot projects under the demand response initiative to manage electricity supply during extreme peaks

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) and Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has announced funding for 10 pilot projects under the demand response initiative to manage […]

When is waste “Waste”?

The High Court of Australia recently refused to hear three separate appeals from waste companies, adding further certainty to the legal definition of ‘waste’. One of […]

New EPA Victoria publications released on – Odours – PFAS

The Victorian Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has released two new publications: Determination of odour concentration by dynamic olfactometry (Publication 1666) has been developed to assist licence […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY – For Councils to improve landfills in NSW

The New South Wales Environment Protection Authority (EPA) and Environmental Trust have announced funding of $2.5 million for local councils to improve landfills across the state. […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY – NSW EPA announces Round 5 to combat illegal dumping

The NSW EPA has released guidelines for applicants for Round 5 of the clean-up and prevention program grants to combat illegal dumping. EPA seeks expressions of […]

Emissions from non-road diesel engines – New publication released by NSW EPA

The NSW EPA has released a new publication on Reducing Emissions from Non-road Diesel Engines. The report was prepared for the NSW EPA by an external […]

NSW EPA fines waste facility over contaminated mulch waste

A Central Coast waste facility has been slapped with a $15,000 fine for transporting and disposing contaminated mulch waste. The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) issued […]

Mined Land Rehabilitation Policy – Released

The Queensland Government’s new Mined Land Rehabilitation Policy aims to ensure that mined land is rehabilitated for a future use that does not harm the environment. […]

HAVE YOUR SAY – on Environmental Protection and Regulation in Queensland

One of the key roles of the QLD Department of Environment and Heritage Protection (EHP) is environmental protection — helping to avoid, minimise or mitigate impacts […]

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