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Enviroment Network Weekly (ENW) E-News – November 29, 2019

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National Hydrogen Strategy agreed at 22nd COAG Energy Council meeting

The Council of Australian Governments (COAG) Energy Council met on 22 November 2019 for their 22nd meeting. The key outcome of the meeting was the agreement […]

Funding package for the hydrogen industry

The Federal Government has announced a funding package for the hydrogen industry, following the release of the National Hydrogen Strategy. Along with the $13.4 million already […]

Workplace exposure standards release 8: Have your say!

As part of its evaluation of Workplace Exposure Standards for airborne contaminants, Safe Work Australia has released for comment Release 8 – Fenamiphos to hydrogenated terphelyls. […]

Final Committee report into Victoria’s recycling sector released

The Victorian Parliament Environment and Planning Committee has released its final report into recycling and waste management in the state. The final report was tabled in […]

WorkSafe Victoria interactive tool to identify asbestos

WorkSafe Victoria has released an interactive tool to help the businesses and home owners identify where asbestos might be present This interactive tool guides the user […]

Fine of over $50,000 for illegal asbestos dumping

A truck driver who illegally dumped 3.6 tonnes of waste containing asbestos in a park in Sydney has been fined $27,200 and ordered to pay costs […]

NSW EPA releases annual report

The New South Wales Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has released its annual report for 2018-19. The annual report summaries the activities and performance of the NSW […]

Biodiscovery Bill introduced into Queensland Parliament

The Queensland Government has introduced a Biodiscovery Bill into to Parliament. The Bill aims to recognise and protect traditional knowledge used for biodiscovery, simplify approvals and […]

Reminder: Transition period to fluorine-free firefighting foams ends on 30 January

The South Australian Environment Protection Authority is reminding businesses that the grace period for transitioning from fluorinated to fluorine-free firefighting foams ends on 30 January 2020. […]

Statutory Guidelines for mining proposal and mine closure plans: Have your say!

The Western Australian Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS) has released a revised draft Statutory Guideline and guidance package for mining proposals and mine […]

Western Australia releases information on closure planning for petroleum activities

The Western Australian DMIRS has released guidance on the decommissioning, rehabilitation and closure of petroleum projects nearing the end of field life. DMIRS aims to have […]

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