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Enviroment Network Weekly (ENW) E-News – June 12, 2023

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Environment Ministers reiterate commitment to a circular economy

At the recent Environment Ministers’ meeting it was agreed to put in place a new packaging regulatory scheme that will develop mandatory packaging design obligations, so […]

Release of the Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs) Implementation Plan

The Australian Government has released the Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) implementation plan to ensure the scheme continues to help Australia reach net zero by 2050. […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Carbon Farming Outreach Program grant guidelines available

The Federal government is offering grants to support farmers and land managers, including First Nations people, to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and sequester carbon. The […]

Release of Carbon Estimation Areas

The Clean Energy Regulator (CER) has released Carbon Estimation Area (CEA) data following recommendations from the Independent Review of Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCU Review) and […]

Safeguard reforms now law

The Clean Energy Regulator (CER) has released the Quarterly Carbon Market Report (QCMR) for Quarter 1 (Q1) 2023.  The report covers landmark reforms to the Safeguard […]

Consultation on the use and regulation of non-threshold genotoxic carcinogens

Safe Work Australia is consulting with stakeholders to understand whether non-threshold genotoxic carcinogens (NTGCs) are present in Australian workplaces, in what quantities and for what purpose. […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Round 4 of the Victorian Circular Economy Recycling Modernisation Fund opens

Applications for funding are now open for Round 4 of the Victorian Circular Economy Recycling Modernisation Fund. The funding from Sustainability Victoria supports industry and local […]

Supreme Court decision toughens pollution enforcement

EPA Victoria has stated that a Supreme Court decision handed down on 2 June 2023 was important in confirming EPA’s powers to protect the community and […]

New study on emerging contaminants in recycled water

The Victorian Environment Protection Authority has released the publication Emerging Contaminants in Recycled Water which provides an overview of a study on emerging contaminants in recycled […]

Consultation on Lake Eyre Basin options

The Queensland government has initiated a consultation process to gather public feedback on options aimed at protecting the Queensland section of the Lake Eyre Basin.  The […]

Consultation on Draft Energy (Renewable Transformation and Jobs) Bill

The Queensland Government has released an exposure draft of the Energy (Renewable Transformation and Jobs) Bill 2023 for public consultation.  This proposed legislation is a crucial […]

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