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Enviroment Network Weekly (ENW) E-News – September 4, 2020

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Clean Energy Regulator seeks to streamline audits under ERF: Comment sought

As part of ongoing work underway to reduce barriers to entry for participation in the Emissions Reduction Fund, the Clean Energy Regulator is seeking feedback on […]

Carbon Market Report for Quarter 2 2020: Released

The Clean Energy Regulator has published the Quarterly Carbon Market Report for Quarter 2, 2020 that provides market information on the following three markets administered by […]

2020 Full Carbon Accounting Model (FullCAM): Now available

The 2020 Full Carbon Accounting Model (FullCAM) update was released by the Federal Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources (DISER). The software is used to construct […]

COVID-19 Disposing clinical waste factsheet: Updated

EPA Victoria has released an updated factsheet that explains how to manage clinical waste from coronavirus (COVID-19) and arrange for collections in the following workplace: aged […]

Draft Renewable Energy Zones Planning Rules: Comment sought

You are invited to comment on the draft Renewable Energy Zones (REZ) Planning Rules that aims to coordinate the transmission and generation investments with the optimal […]

Report of emerging contaminants 2019-20 Summary of results

EPA Victoria has analysed samples of soils, water and sediment at 101 sites across Victoria for emerging and legacy contaminants (including PFAS) and has released a […]

More renewables to help drive Victoria’s economic recovery

Victorian Minister for Energy, the Environment and Climate Change Lily D’Ambrosio announced the start of a market sounding process that will test industry interest and capacity […]

Changes to NSW EPA cost recovery fee that relates to contaminated land

Effective 1 September 2020, NSW EPA will charge a new fee to recover its costs associated with orders it issues or voluntary management proposals for contaminated […]

Recycling and Waste Reduction Bill 2020 – Introduced in Federal Parliament

The Federal Government has introduced the Recycling And Waste Reduction Bill 2020 into Parliament to ensure Australia takes responsibility for its waste. The Bill will provide […]

Round 3: Increasing Resilience to Climate Change Grants Open to NSW councils

Round 3 of the Increasing Resilience to Climate Change Grants program is now open to individual councils and regional groups of councils in NSW.  A total […]

Revised NSW EPA Prosecution Guidelines

NSW EPA has released its revised prosecution guidelines that set out the factors EPA takes into consideration in deciding whether, how and in what court, to […]

Circular solar trials – Expressions of interest

It is forecast that NSW will generate 3,000 – 10,000 tonnes per year of waste solar PV panels and battery storage systems by 2025, rising to […]

Warning to waste transporters

NSW EPA is warning all waste operators that they must have the right waste tracking process in place before they can legally dispose of waste. The […]

Seven businesses receive grants to reduce waste

NSW EPA is providing grants of more than $700,000, under NSW Circulate Program, to 7 businesses to help reduce waste and promote recycling that otherwise would […]

Elevated concentrations of PFAS found in West Lakes, SA

EPA SA has contacted more than 700 residents and community organisations in SA’s West Lakes area, to advise of elevated concentrations of PFAS in the area. […]

Review of WA’s Waste Management legislation

The WA Government is seeking your comment on the Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Act 2007 (WARR Act).  WA’s Environment Minister, Stephen Dawson said the WAAR […]

Agreement to streamline environmental approvals gets green light

The WA Government has announced that the Federal Government will enter into a bilateral agreement with WA to streamline environmental approvals. The Federal Government confirmed its […]

New strategy to reduce litter in WA

A new target of 30% reduction in litter levels within 5 years has been set with the release of the Keep Australia Beautiful Council Litter Prevention […]

Containers for Change commences 1 October 2020 and launch of online refund stations

WA’s new container deposit scheme, Containers for Change is expected to commence on 1 October 2020.  With this in mind, the WA Government has launched an […]

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