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Enviroment Network Weekly (ENW) E-News – August 29, 2023

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Review of NGER legislation by Climate Change Authority: Comment sought

The Climate Change Authority is currently reviewing the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007 (NGER Act) and seeks your views on the key themes in this year’s NGER review. […]

Australia’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Quarterly Update

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has released the latest Quarterly Update of Australia’s National Greenhouse Gas Inventory: March 2023. The report […]

Battery storage information to accompany Small-Scale Technology Certificates (STCs)

As businesses and households try to lower energy costs, small-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) systems with battery storage are becoming increasingly popular. When installed, battery storage systems […]

Large-scale renewable energy target market data for July 2023: Released

The Clean Energy Regulator has released the Large-scale Renewable Energy Target market data for July 2023.  The highlights include: 188 MW of capacity was approved for […]

Exposure Draft on Recycling and Waste Reduction (Export – Paper and Cardboard) Rules 2023: Comment sought

 Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is seeking your views on the Exposure Draft of the Recycling and Waste Reduction (Export – Paper […]

Australia Carbon Credit Units Review Discussion Paper: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water seeks feedback on the ACCU Review Discussion Paper that focuses on how to implement recommendations […]

Register of Solar Water Heaters: Updated

The Clean Energy Regulator has released Version 49 of the register of solar water heaters that came into effect on 16 August 2023. The register lists solar water […]

New Chair for Reef 2050 Advisory Committee (RAC): Expressions of Interest

The Federal and QLD governments are looking for a new independent Chair for the Reef 2050 Advisory Committee (RAC). The Committee facilitates engagement with industry and […]

Australia and California to work in collaboration on climate and clean energy

The Australian and Californian governments have agreed to work together to address climate change and support clean energy transition. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been […]

Proposed new Circular Economy (Waste Reduction and Recycling) (Risk, Consequence and Contingency) Regulations 2023: Comment sought

The Victorian Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action is seeking your views on the proposed risk, consequence and contingency regulations to manage risks to essential […]

Managing Victoria’s Waterways: Comment sought

The Victorian Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action is developing a new Victorian Waterway Management Strategy to guide how waterways are managed in Victoria into […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY for Recycling/ Air Quality / Timber Industry transition from native to timber harvesting

The following funding opportunities are now available: Recycling Modernisation Fund Plastics Technology Stream – closes 4 September 2023 Air Quality Improvement Precincts Grant Program – closes […]

Pathways to progress green hydrogen in the Hunter Valley

Research is underway by the Federal Australian Government on how green hydrogen can provide the Hunter Valley community in NSW with clean and cheaper energy. The […]

Proposed area for offshore wind development off the coast of Illawarra region NSW

The NSW Government is seeking your views on the area proposed for offshore renewable energy projects, particularly offshore wind, in the Pacific Ocean off the coast […]

Transport Emergency Response Planning for Dangerous Goods

NSW EPA has released the Transport emergency response planning for dangerous goods that provides guidance on how to prepare a transport emergency response plan. Transport emergency […]

NSW Biosolids Regulatory Review: Comment sought

NSW EPA is seeking your views on a new approach to regulating biosolids in NSW.  Your views on the questions posed in the Biosolids Regulatory Review […]

Guideline on offsetting requirements for electricity firming infrastructure

NSW EPA has released the Guideline on offsetting requirements for electricity firming infrastructure that outlines the role of the NSW EPA as a regulator under the […]

NSW EPA to undertake water testing around the Turon River

NSW EPA will conduct water sampling in the Turon River and its tributaries in the State’s Central Tablelands to provide the community with information about the […]

Submissions on Draft End of Waste (EOW) Code – Biochar

The QLD Department of Environment and Science (DES) has developed a Submissions on draft end of waste (EOW) code – Biochar to allow the use of […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Growing the Recovery of Organic Waste via Food Organic and Garden Organics (Grown FOGO) Fund – SE QLD

Organic waste makes up around half of what Queenslanders throw away each week in their kerbside waste (red lid) bin. Diverting organic material from landfill presents […]

State of the Environment Report 2023: Scheduled Release December 2023

SA EPA is developing the State of the Environment Report 2023 (SOER 2023) which is produced every five years under the Environment Protection Act 1993. The SOER […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Recycling Modernisation Fund Plastics Technology Stream

The Federal Government is providing funding under the Recycling Modernisation Fund Plastics Technology stream to deliver national solutions for hard-to-recycle plastics. Under the Federal Government’s funding […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY for projects that contribute to waste strategy’s targets

The WasteSorted Infrastructure Grants program is an initiative of the Government of WA administered by the Waste Authority and funded through the Waste Avoidance and Resource […]

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