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Enviroment Network Weekly (ENW) E-News – June 26, 2023

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Safeguard Mechanism reforms commence 1 July 2023: Are you ready?

A reminder that the reformed Safeguard Mechanism will commence on 1 July 2023 – as the new legislative rules were registered on 5 May 2023 (please […]

Amendments to National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting scheme legislation for 2023-24 reporting year: Commences 1 July 2023

The Clean Energy Regulator has released amendments to the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (NGER) scheme legislation that take effect on 1 July 2023 and affect reports […]

Federal Budget 2023-24

The Federal Budget 2023-24 was released earlier this month and deals with immediate challenges to assist Australians and businesses to provide “Stronger foundations for a better […]

Regulation to reduce waste from small electric products and solar photovoltaic systems: Comment sought

The Federal Government is seeking to develop a regulatory product stewardship scheme for small electrical and electronic equipment and solar photovoltaic (PV) systems in order to […]

Managing noxious emissions from non-road diesel engines: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is seeking your feedback on the regulatory impact of introducing a noxious emission standard for […]

Consultation Regulation Impact Statement: Televisions, Computer Monitors and Digital Signage Displays

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is consulting on the possible changes to the energy efficiency requirements applying to televisions and […]

Update to the Climate Change Considerations chapter of the Australian Rainfall and Runoff Guidelines: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is seeking your feedback to update the Climate Change Considerations chapter of Australian Rainfall and Runoff (ARR): A Guide to […]

GRANT: Carbon Farming Outreach Program grant guidelines released

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is providing grants through the Carbon Farming Outreach Program that aims to support farmers and […]

No paperwork to show lawful disposal of waste resulted in fine to company

You must ensure you keep all paperwork to prove your waste has been lawfully disposed of to avoid enforcement by EPA. EPA Victoria recently fined a […]

Emerging Contaminants in Recycled Water publication updated: Released

EPA Victoria has released an updated publication – Emerging Contaminants in Recycled Water.  EPA plays a role in educating Victorians about the use of recycled water.  […]

Updated Guidance for risk assessment of wastewater discharges to surface waters: Released

EPA Victoria has released the updated Guidance for environmental and human health risk assessment of wastewater discharges to surface waters that provides step-by-step guidance to assessing […]

Changes to Gas Supply (Natural Gas Retail) Regulation: Comment sought

The Office of Energy and Climate Change is seeking your feedback on various changes to the Gas Supply (Natural Gas Retail) Regulation that will affect the […]

Review underway on Environment Protection (Water Quality) Policy 2015

EPA SA has commenced a review of the Environment Protection (Water Quality) Policy 2015.   The first stage of this review will be the release of a […]

Additional ban of more single plastic products: Commences 1 Sept 2023

In early 2022, EPA SA sought comment on Turning the Tide on Single-use Plastic 2021.  Based on the feedback received, SA’s Deputy Premier Hon Susan Close announced […]

Second set of single-use plastics phase out from 1 September 2023

Just a reminder that Stage 2 of the WA Plan for Plastics came into effect on 27 February 2023 and includes a second set of single-use […]

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