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Enviroment Network Weekly (ENW) E-News – February 1, 2019

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Chemical management, PFAS, Waste, Air Quality: Outcomes of 8th Environment Ministers’ meeting

At the eighth meeting of environment ministers on 7 December 2018, Federal, State and Territory Environment Ministers agreed to a unified direction for waste and recycling […]

Updated National Waste Policy: A national framework to 2030

The Federal Department of the Environment and Energy has released an updated National Waste Policy, as agreed to by Ministers at the December COAG meeting. The […]

Review of National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting legislation

The Federal Climate Change Authority has released its review of the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (NGER) legislation.   A summary fact sheet outlining the key […]

$45 million committed in eighth Emissions Reduction Fund auction

The Clean Energy Regulator has announced that 3.27 million tonnes of abatement at a total contract value of $45 million were purchased in the eighth Emissions […]

Emissions projections 2018

A report on 2018 emissions projections for Australia has been released by the Federal Department of the Environment and Energy. The report provides detail on greenhouse […]

Outcomes from COAG Energy Ministers’ meeting

The Council of Australian Governments (COAG) Energy Council met on 19 December 2018 for their 21st meeting. The COAG Energy Council comprises Ministers responsible for energy […]

Emissions Reduction Fund project for Nov and Dec 2018

The Federal Clean Energy Regulator has released the monthly emissions reduction fund (ERF) carbon abatement statements for November and December 2018. The updates summarise the activity […]

New name for WMAA

The Waste Management Association of Australia (WMAA) has changed its name to the Waste Management and Resource Recovery Association of Australia (WMRR). The name change commended […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: $1M for climate change adaptation

The Victorian Government has announced $1 million in funding to assist regional Victorians to prepare for and adapt to the impacts of climate change. The Community […]

Victorian Energy Upgrades (formerly VEET) program: commences Regulatory changes outlined

As reported in the 26 October and 2 November 2018 edition of this newsletter, the Victorian Energy Efficiency Target (VEET) scheme has been renamed the Victorian […]

NEW GUIDELINES – EPA Victoria releases new guidelines

The Victorian Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has released the following new guidelines: Guide for managing contamination at shooting ranges (EPA Publication 1710) provides information for outdoor […]

EPA Victoria fines industrial site for dust emissions

The Victorian EPA has fined an industrial site in Western Melbourne more than $8,000 for failing to comply with an official EPA order to take action […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Installing energy efficiency equipment and energy metering for manufacturers

The NSW government has $16.7 million in funding to help manufacturers install energy efficient equipment and energy metering (gas and electricity). Matched 1:1 funding will be […]

NSW EPA to develop 20 year Waste Strategy

The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has commenced the development of a 20-year Waste Strategy for NSW in partnership with Infrastructure NSW. The Strategy will set […]

NEW GUIDELINES: NSW Waste Levy Gazetted

The NSW Government has gazetted an updated version of the Waste Levy Guidelines on 21 December 2018. The guidelines contain specific legal requirements which occupiers of […]

Changes to SA Environment Protection Act 1993 – To commence 1 July 2019

The South Australia Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has announced that administrative changes to the Environment Protection Act 1993 Schedule 1 – Prescribed activities of environmental significance, […]

Review of SA container deposit scheme: Have your say!

The South Australian Government is consulting on a review of the state’s container deposit scheme. A scoping paper and summary have been prepared. Comments are due […]

Review of the Radiation Protection and Control Bill 2018 – Comment sought

The South Australian Government has prepared a Bill to update and modernise the Radiation Protection and Control Act 1982. The Act regulates radiation use across a number […]

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