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Enviroment Network Weekly (ENW) E-News – July 31, 2023

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Greenwashing Update: ACCC releases Draft guidance on environmental and sustainability claims by businesses

The ACCC has released draft guidance on environmental and sustainability claims by businesses. This draft guidance explains the obligations under Australian Consumer Law which businesses must […]

Draft guidelines on Safeguard Mechanism for International Best Practice Benchmarks: Released

As part of the Australian Government’s reforms to the Safeguard Mechanism, the Federal Government is seeking feedback on draft guidelines to help set international best practice […]

Tender for auditors to be part of Greenhouse and Energy Audit Service panel

The Clean Energy Regulators (CER) is inviting audit companies with suitably qualified auditors to submit a tender to be part of the Greenhouse and Energy Audit […]

National Climate Risk Assessment Stage 1: Commenced

The Federal Government is taking action to prepare for extreme weather and climate events. Australia has always faced risks arising from harsh climate. Climate change is […]

REMINDER: Applications for Renewable Energy Target (RET) Emissions-Intensive Trade-Exposed (EITE) Entity Exemption Certifications: Open 1 August 2023

Applications for Renewable Energy Target (RET) emissions-intensive trade-exposed (EITE) entity exemption certificates open on Tuesday 1 August 2023.  The Clean Energy Regulator has advised that guidance […]

PFAS and PeCB Management Standards: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) is inviting feedback on proposed scheduling decisions for managing chemicals that pose a high […]

Proposed development of national framework for recycled content traceability: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) is seeking to develop a national framework for recycled content traceability and has released […]

New guidance to assist applicants on offshore renewable energy projects: Released

The Federal Government has released new guidance to help support applications for offshore renewable energy projects. The guidelines outline considerations for developing renewable energy projects in […]

New interactive map of global hydrogen research projects

The Clean Hydrogen Mission – Mission Innovation is a global coalition established to support the development of the clean hydrogen economy. To promote this work, an interactive case studies […]

Great Barrier Reef: A virtual tour

The Federal Government has released a virtual dive 360-degree video of the Great Barrier Reef, to learn about the different threats it is facing and how […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: New Plastics Technology

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has announced up to $60 million in funding is now available under the Recycling Modernisation […]

Ban on gas targets new Victorian homes: Effective 1 January 2024

Victoria’s Minister for Energy and Resources Lily D’Ambrosio has announced that all gas will be banned in all new homes across Victoria from 1 January 2024.  […]

EPA Victoria lays charges against Water Corporation

EPA Victoria has laid 7 charges against a Victorian water corporation that relates to alleged breaches of an EPA licence and failure to comply with an […]

Reducing the regulatory barriers for continued use of black coal fly ash: Comment sought

EPA Victoria is seeking feedback on reducing the regulatory barriers for the continued use of black coal fly ash. The use of black coal fly ash […]

Victorian Biosecurity Strategy Consultation

The Victorian Government is seeking to develop a new Biosecurity Strategy for Victoria – to turn the vision from Victoria’s Biosecurity Statement into clear priorities. Your […]

Victoria’s waterways: Comment sought

The Victorian Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action is developing a new Victorian Waterway Management Strategy that is expected to guide on how to manage […]

NSW EPA releases Best Practice Stormwater Management Factsheet: Released

NSW EPA has released a factsheet on Best practice stormwater management for licencees.   Licencees must report pollution incidents to NSW EPA and other relevant authorities. […]

Biodiversity Assessment Method 5 Year Review: Comment sought

NSW Department of Planning and Environment is seeking feedback on the Biodiversity Assessment Method. The Biodiversity Assessment Method provides a scientifically rigorous and consistent method to […]

Soft Plastics: NSW EPA says supermarkets have until May 2024 to find long-term solution

NSW EPA has reported that Coles and Woolworths have met their immediate obligations under the Clean-up Notices issued by EPA with more than 5000 tonnes of […]

Waste Reduction and Recycling and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2023: Commenced 2 June 2023

In QLD, the Waste Reduction and Recycling and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2023 (the WRROLA Act) commenced on 2 June 2023. The WRROLA Act supports the QLD Government’s […]

Sunset review of the Waste Reduction and Recycling Regulation 2011: Comment sought

The QLD Government has announced that the Waste Reduction and Recycling Regulation 2011 is due to expire on 31 August 2023.  Before remaking the regulation, the […]

DIY Asbestos removal by homeowners in QLD: Comment sought

QLD Health is seeking your feedback on whether changes to the current asbestos 10-square metre rule (’10m2 rule’) removal provisions under the Public Health Regulation 2018 (the Regulation) are necessary […]

Groundwater prohibition area for Elizabeth South and surrounding suburbs

SA EPA will establish a Groundwater Prohibition Area (GPA) for parts of Elizabeth South, Edinburgh, Edinburgh North and Salisbury North due to contamination from past industrial […]

Sugarcane growers to benefit from specialised support

Sugarcane growers committed to reducing nutrient run-off into the Great Barrier Reef will soon have access to specialised support through the Sugarcane Practice Change Program by […]

WA’s first climate adaptation strategy sets path for resilience

The WA Department of Water and Environmental Regulation has released WA’s first Climate Adaptation Strategy that was developed in conjunction with the Department and key stakeholders.  […]

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