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Enviroment Network Weekly (ENW) E-News – April 17, 2023

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Updated Safeguard Mechanism scheme commences 1 July 2023

The reforms to the Safeguard Mechanism have passed through Federal Parliament.  The updated Safeguard Mechanism scheme will be in operation as of 1 July 2023. The […]

Liable entities to surrender STCs by 28 April 2023

The Clean Energy Regulator is reminding liable entities that the 2023 Quarter 1 small-scale technology certificates (STCs) surrender deadline is 28 April 2023.  Liable entities are required to […]

Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) Auction 15 Results

The Clean Energy Regulator has released the results of Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) Auction 15 that was held on 29 & 30 March 2023. At Auction […]

New report on State of Hydrogen 2022: Released

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has released the annual State of Hydrogen 2022 report on the state of Australia’s hydrogen industry. […]

Clean Energy Capacity: Discussion Paper

The Federal Government has commissioned Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA) to undertake a capacity study on the workforce needs for Australia’s transition to a clean energy […]

Consumer energy resources strategy released by Australian Energy Regulator

The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) has released its AER Consumer energy resources strategy for its approach to regulating and promoting positive market outcomes for consumer energy […]

Opportunity for Australia’s battery industry

Global battery industries have accelerated rapidly, with the potential growth for Australia now more than double previous estimates. A new report, Charging Ahead – Australia’s Battery Powered […]

On farm tyre registrations deadline 1 July 2023

A new EPA registration for farmers using waste tyres in silage production is expected to help reduce the risk of fire and harm to human health […]

New Container Deposit Scheme for Victoria: Commences 1 November 2023

Victorian Minister for Environment Ingrid Stitt has announced the commencement date of 1 November 2023 for the new Victorian Container Deposit Scheme (CDS Vic). The Minister […]

Victorian Carbon Farming Program – Stage 1: Launched

The Victorian Department of Energy Environment and Climate Action is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) for suitably qualified and experienced businesses to become Registered Project Advisors […]

New trial to transform green waste to soil

The Victorian Minister for Water Harriet Shing has launched a new trial to help reduce carbon emissions by converting household sewage and green waste into biochar, […]

Proposed changes to fees for Victorian Energy Upgrades program: Comment sought

The Victorian Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) is seeking feedback on proposed new fees for stakeholders in the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program […]

Offshore Consultations Begins

The Victorian Government has set targets of at least 2GW of offshore wind capacity by 2032, 4GW by 2035 and 9GW by 2040. This is equivalent […]

Reminder: Review of Biodiversity Conservation Act Comment sought

NSW Department of Planning and Environment is seeking feedback on the statutory review of the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016. The Act aims to protect and conserve […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Illegal Dumping and Flood Waste Recovery Program

NSW EPA is providing assistance through the Illegal Dumping and Flood Waste Recovery Program to resolve remaining waste issues after the initial emergency clean-up phase that […]

Noise Guide for Local Government

An updated Noise Guide for Local Government is now available to help councils manage common neighbourhood noise issues. The updated guide will assist Local Government.  Noise […]

SA Radiation Licensing commencement

Just a reminder that the Radiation Protection and Control Act 2021 commenced in SA on 11 February 2023.   Any persons that use or handle radioactive substances, […]

Your Licence explained

Your EPA Licence provides authorisation to undertake one or more of the activities that are included in Schedule 1 of the Environment Protection Act 1993. It […]

Revised Environmental Factor Guideline – Greenhouse Gas Guidelines (EFG-GHG)

WA EPA has published its revised Environmental Factor Guideline – Greenhouse Gas Emissions.  The purpose of the guideline is to communicate how the factor Greenhouse Gas […]

Open Consultations on Waste, Planning and Environment: Comment sought

The WA Department of Water and Environmental Regulation is seeking comment on the following consultations: Draft State waste infrastructure plan (closes 23 June 2023, 5pm) Planning Scheme […]

Two new electric vehicle charging stations for regional WA

Electric Vehicles chargers are now operational at WA’s Geraldton and Northampton. The EV chargers in both regional towns are of 150kW. Construction has begun on installing […]

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