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Enviroment Network Weekly (ENW) E-News – October 23, 2020

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2018-19 Australian Plastics Recycling Survey – National Report: Released

The Federal Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment has released the 2018-19 Australian Plastics Recycling Survey – national report, that details the consumption and recycling […]

New Product Stewardship Centre of Excellence

The Federal Government is investing $1 million for the establishment of a new Product Stewardship Centre of Excellence that is expected to play a key role […]

Plastic packaging seeks accreditation under product stewardship scheme

Following the Federal Government’s revamp of its product stewardship legislation, the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) has decided to pursue accreditation for plastic packaging.  The accreditation […]

Large-scale Renewable Energy Target market data for September 2020

The Clean Energy Regulator has released the Large-scale Renewable Energy Target market data for September 2020. Some highlights include: 700 MW across three solar farms reached […]

Independent Review of Dangerous Goods Act 1985 and regulations: Consultation paper released for comment

Worksafe Victoria has released a Consultation Paper for the Independent Review of the Dangerous Goods Act and associated regulations that raises a number of issues.  The […]

Review of Victoria’s recycled water guidance – Comment sought

The Victorian Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) is heading a review of Victoria’s recycled water guidance and is seeking your comments on the […]

Review of urban stormwater management guidance: Comment sought

EPA Victoria has released the Draft urban stormwater management guidance for comment.    Uncontrolled urban stormwater runoff poses a risk to the values of waterways and […]

New guide to help operators of embedded networks comply with obligations to customers

The Essential Services Commission has launched a new guide – Information on electricity licensing exemptions for sellers and suppliers to assist operators of embedded networks understand […]

New greenfield electricity connection standards to support new developments

Energy distributors will be required to set new standards for connecting power to greenfield residential developments under changes aimed at improving efficiency and timeliness.   The Essential […]

Review of Electricity Distribution Reliability Standards 2020

The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) is reviewing the reliability standards in the operating licences of the state’s three electricity distributors – Ausgrid, Endeavour Energy […]

NSW regional water strategies

The NSW Government is currently preparing regional water strategies that is expected to bring together the latest climate evidence to plan and manage the water needs of NSW over […]

NEW GUIDELINE: Dredging

EPA SA has released a new Dredge guideline that is expected to assist dredging proponents and licensees in meeting their general environmental duty of the Environment […]

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