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Enviroment Network Weekly (ENW) E-News – April 11, 2022

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Minister Revokes Commercial and Public Lighting Method Under Emissions Reduction Fund

The Federal Minister for Industry, Energy and Emissions Reduction has revoked the commercial and public lighting method under the Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) following a review […]

2022 National Greenhouse and Energy Report (NGER Scheme): Proposed updates may take effect 1 July 2022

The Federal Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources is proposing updates to National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (NGER) Scheme legislation. The NGER Scheme is the national framework […]

2022-23: Environment

The Federal Government has stated it will deliver more than $2.3 billion on new environmental spending over 10 years as part of the 2022-23 Federal Budget.   […]

Change to Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme: Effective 1 April 2022

From 1 April 2022, a range of new legal requirements apply to all solar PV installers and designers, agents, retailers and manufacturers and importers that participate in the […]

Benefit sharing for fixed delivery exit arrangements: Consultation paper released

On 4 March 2022, the Clean Energy Regulator  announced current holders of fixed delivery contracts will be able to pay an exit fee to be released […]

National Fisheries Plan: Released

The Federal Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment has released the National Fisheries Plan. It outlines initiatives and targets to be achieved by 2030 across […]

Lodging EPBC Act referrals – new process commences 7 April 2022

The Federal Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment has made improvements on the way they process environmental assessments under the environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation […]

ReMade in Australia

The Federal Government is providing assistance to industry through the Federal Government’s Remade in Australia initiative to transform recycled waste materials into all sorts of items, […]

FUNDING OPPORUNITY: For Businesses undertaking renewable energy projects

The Advancing Renewables Program provides businesses with funding or finance to develop renewable energy technologies. Currently available is matched funding of between $100,000 and $50 million […]

Alternative Waste Treatment Method: 2022 Variation

The Emissions Reduction Assurance Committee (ERAC) is seeking feedback on a draft methodology variation under the Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) – Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative-Alternative […]

NEW GUIDANCE: Outlines fit and proper person status for Project Proponents who are Carbon Service Providers (CSPs)

The Clean Energy Regulator has released new guidance that outlines the fit and proper person status expectations applied to Project Proponents who are Carbon Service Providers […]

Bonuses for Victorian Small Businesses to upgrade to more energy-efficient equipment

The Small Business Energy Saver Program provides small businesses with bonuses to upgrade to more energy-efficient equipment. Bonuses of up to $2000 is available to Victorian […]

Improved Ambient Air Quality Standards: Released

EPA Victoria has released new Environment Reference Standard (ERS) for three pollutants that now meet newly upgraded national standards and tightens the requirements for two of […]

Changes to Wind Farm Noise Regulations

The Victorian Government is seeking feedback on the proposed Regulations for wind farm noise in Victoria. Wind farms play an important role in achieving Victoria’s emissions […]

Improvements to EPA’s Waste Tracker System

EPA Victoria has reported that work has begun on a range of improvements to EPA’s Waste Tracker system to assist you to meet obligations under the […]

Environment Legislation Amendment Act 2022: Commenced

In NSW, the Environment Legislation Amendment Act 2022 commenced on 4 March 2022. The Environment Legislation Amendment Act 2022 varies a number of environmental Acts to ensure […]

Draft Contaminated Land Management Regulation 2022: Comment sought

NSW EPA has reviewed the Contaminated Land Management Regulation 2013 to ensure it reflects current best practice and is now seeking your feedback on the proposed […]

Draft Dangerous Goods (Road and Rail Transport) Regulations 2022: Comment sought

NSW EPA is remaking the Dangerous Goods (Road and Rail Transport) Regulations 2014 for the transport of dangerous goods to manage risk to human health and […]

Container Deposit Scheme Material Recovery Facility Processing Refund Protocol

NSW EPA has released the Material Recovery Facility Processing Refund Protocol (Protocol) that is made under s.28(2) of the Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Act 2001 […]

Litter Costs to NSW Economy: Preliminary Report Released

NSW EPA has released a preliminary report on Litter Costs to the NSW Economy.   MRA Consulting Group (MRA) was engaged by the NSW EPA to quantify […]

Organisational Chart of NSW EPA Released

NSW EPA has released its organisational chart (the latest) of senior management.

NSW EPA Prosecution Guidelines

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

Updated information: Environmental Regulatory update on current flood disaster across South East QLD

The QLD Department of Environment and Science has provided information relating to the current flood disaster across South East Queensland (SEQ).A range of information and support […]

Waste Levy Changes: Effective 1 July 2022

Several changes are being made to the way the waste levy operates.  There will be two new levy zone areas and levy rate increases.  New Levy […]

Proposed Amendments to Forestry and Protected Area Estates: Comment sought

The QLD Department of Environment and Science is proposing to make a number of amendments to the forestry and protected area estates and seeking views. Feedback […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Electric vehicle subsidy package for SA businesses

SA businesses and individuals will now be able to access subsidies and registration exemptions to purchase new electric battery and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.   The subsidy […]

Waste Authority: Outcomes of last meeting of 31 March 2022

The Waste Authority held its last meeting on 31 March 2022 and the outcome of the meeting are now available.

NEW GUIDANCE AND CHECKLIST: For light industry operators to undertake environmental assessment of their business premises

A checklist to help light industry operators prepare for an environmental assessment at your business premises to identify areas and practices that may need attention is […]

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