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Enviroment Network Weekly (ENW) E-News – September 3, 2021

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National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme Compliance Framework

The Federal Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment has released the National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme Compliance Framework that outlines the principles adopted by […]

National Plastics Plan 2021

The Federal Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment has released the National Plastics Plan 2021 that puts into action many of the ideas raised at […]

Coal Seam Gas: Joint Industry Framework

The Coal Seam Gas – Joint industry framework (JIF) has been released which was collaboratively developed by the Federal Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment and the […]

Electric Vehicle charging stations – Trade Measurement Policy: Consultation Paper

The National Measurement Institute (NMI) has released a consultation paper on Trade Measurement Policy for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations and is proposing options for a regulatory […]

Environment planting pilot – Comment sought

The Clean Energy Regulator is designing a pilot to encourage the uptake of Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) projects by farmers and landholders using the environmental plantings method. The […]

2021 Soil Carbon Method: Proposed new method under the Emissions Reduction Fund – Comment sought

The Emissions Reduction Assurance Committee is seeking comment on a proposed new methodology under the Emissions Reduction Fund – The Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative— Estimation of […]

National Fisheries Plan – Comment sought

In 2019, the Australian Government committed to developing Australia’s first National Fisheries Plan by working with commercial, recreational, Indigenous and aquaculture fisheries.  The Federal Department of […]

New Threatened Species Strategy 2021-2031

The Federal Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment has released the new Threatened Species Strategy 2021-2031 that sets out the Federal Government’s forward plan for […]

Second Victorian Renewable Energy Target Auction (VRET2)

The Victorian Government has launched a second Victorian Renewable Energy Target Auction (VRET2) to drive new investment and to help meet its commitment of sourcing 100% […]

Victorian Home Energy Scorecard Rating

Victoria’s Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change Lily D’Ambrosio has announced the adoption of Victoria’s Residential Efficiency Scorecard, which has provided a way for Victorian […]

Energy Payment Difficulty Framework Implementation Review

The Essential Services Commission has commenced a review of the way the energy payment difficulty framework has been implemented since it came into effect two years […]

Goulburn Murray Irrigation District Drainage Management Strategy

The Victorian Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) is seeking comment on the draft Goulburn Murray Irrigation District Drainage Management Strategy that has been […]

Draft Charter of Consultation: EPA responds to comments received

EPA Victoria has released its response to comments received on the Draft Charter of Consultation (DCC). In EPA’s response, they were able to address some of […]

Oils and Leaky Drums Result in Fine

EPA Victoria has fined an operator of a West Wodonga business $1,983 for storing waste oils and aviation fuel without a licence. During a routine inspection, […]

Remake of the POEO Regulations

The NSW Government has remade the Protection of the Environment Operations (Clean Air) Regulation 2010 and Protection of the Environment Operations (General) Regulation 2009 that provide minor amendments: Protection of […]

Long-term Energy Service Agreements – Comment sought

The NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment is seeking feedback to inform the Long-term Energy Service Agreement (LTESA) terms and conditions, as part of the […]

Draft amendment of the end of waste (EOW) Code – Ferrous Chloride

The QLD Department of Environment and Science is proposing to amend the current End of Waste (EOW) code for Ferrous Chloride and has issued a Notice of […]

Qld Government seeks Brigalow Belt Environmental Offset Provider

The QLD Government is looking for landowners in the central Brigalow Belt bioregion to become environmental offset providers (provider).   The properties are to contain Poplar Box […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: QLD Recycling Modernisation Fund

The QLD Government is providing funding under the QLD Recycling Modernisation Fund and invites applications from public or private companies, local governments and not-for-profits looking to […]

Recycling activity in SA 2019-20 report- Released

Green Industries SA has released the 2019-20 Recycling Activity Survey for South Australia report that provides a snapshot of the state of recycling in SA in […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Assess-Implement-Monitor (AIM) Grants

Green Industries SA’s is providing grants through Assess-Implement-Monitor  that provides a subsidy for businesses to assess ways to implement more economically and environmentally sustainable practices.  The […]

PFAS update at West Lakes

EPA SA will prepare a determination report ahead of community consultation on the establishment of a groundwater prohibition area at West Lakes. A recent community update […]

Energy Retail Price Offers Comparison Report 2020-21

The Essential Services Commission has provided the annual Energy Retail Price Offers Comparison Report 2020-21 to the SA Minister for Energy and Mining. The report discusses […]

Native vegetation policy for WA – Comment sought

The WA Department of Water and Environmental Regulation is seeking comment on the Consultation draft: Native vegetation policy for Western Australia.  The draft reflects feedback during […]

Draft Environment Protection Regulations (Publication and Confidentiality) Regulations 2021 – Comment sought

WA Department of Water and Environmental Regulation is seeking feedback on the draft Environmental Protection Regulations (Publication and Confidentiality) Regulations 2021.The Publication and Confidentiality Regulations are expected to improve […]

Bilateral Agreement Regulations

WA Department of Water and Environmental Regulation is seeking feedback on the draft Environmental Protection (Bilateral Agreements) Regulations 2021 that sets out procedures for how and when a […]

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