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The ACCC has released draft guidance on environmental and sustainability claims by businesses. This draft guidance explains the obligations under Australian Consumer Law which businesses must […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 has laid 7 charges against a Victorian water corporation that relates to alleged breaches of an EPA licence and failure to comply with an […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 has released a factsheet on Best practice stormwater management for licencees. Licencees must report pollution incidents to NSW EPA and other relevant authorities. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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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