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Enviroment Network Weekly (ENW) E-News – November 22, 2023

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Carbon Leakage review consultation paper: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has released a consultation paper on the Carbon Leakage review for feedback on matters relating […]

Future Gas Strategy consultation paper: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Industry, Science and Resources is developing a Future Gas Strategy and is seeking your feedback on the recently released consultation paper to […]

First Nations Clean Energy Strategy consultation paper: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is seeking your views on the focus areas for Australia’s First Nations Clean Energy Strategy, […]

Australia’s new national environmental laws

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is working to update Australia’s national environmental laws to better protect the environment and give […]

GRANT OPPORTUNITY: Urban Rivers and Catchments Program

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has released grant guidelines for the Urban Rivers and Catchments Program 2023. The Urban Rivers […]

New single-use plastic standards and certification program at tourism businesses operating in the Pacific

The Australian Government is supporting a more sustainable and resilient future for Pacific tourism through a new single-use plastic standards and certification program aimed at tourism […]

New CSIRO report on Australian and global emissions of Ozone Depleting Substances 2023 released

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has released the report, Australian and Global Emissions of Ozone Depleting Substances – prepared by […]

New CSIRO report on Australian and global Synthetic Greenhouse Gas emissions 2023 released

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has released a report – Australian and global Synthetic Greenhouse Gas emissions 2023 – prepared […]

New requirements for upgrading a solar small generation unit into a power station

The Clean Energy Regulator states the importance of understanding the requirements when expanding a solar small generation unit (SGU) into a power station. These requirements ensure […]

National waste export summary – April to June 2023

Large-scale Renewable Energy Target market data for October 2023: Released The Clean Energy Regulator has released the Large-scale Renewable Energy Target market data for October 2023. […]

Federal Environment Ministerial statement on International environmental leadership

The Federal Minister for Environment and Water Tanya Plibersek has released a statement on Australia’s international environmental leadership. The statement recognises that the crisis of climate […]

New Chair for Emissions Reduction Assurance Committee (ERAC)

The Federal Government has appointed Suzanne Thompson to the Emissions Reduction Assurance Committee (ERAC). ERAC is the statutory body responsible for ensuring the integrity of Australia’s […]

Classifying waste and waste soils containing PFAS: Comment sought

EPA Victoria has released a consultation paper on PFAS in waste and water soil and seeks your feedback on proposed changes to the way PFAS in […]

EPA science report: Summary of PFAS concentrations detected in the environment

EPA Victoria has released a new publication – Summary of PFAS concentrations detected in the environment in Victoria – to assist industry to identify non-point source […]

Updated Soil Sampling for Waste Soils Guidance: Comment sought

EPA Victoria seeks your feedback on the updated guidance relating to soil sampling for waste soils. If you manage, control or generate waste soil, you can […]

EPA blitz on diary businesses across Otways

EPA Victoria’s officers in the Southwest Region are making unannounced compliance and enforcement inspections on dairy businesses across the Otways this week, checking effluent is being […]

Developing Victoria’s first transmission plan: Comment sought

Victoria is undergoing a transition from ageing coal fired power stations to renewable energy which means Victoria’s electricity grid will need to evolve to support this […]

Proposed Waterways Protection Model By-Law: Comment sought

The Victorian Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) seeks your feedback on the proposed Model By-Law for 2024. The Department is currently renewing the […]

Reform of Industrial Chemicals Environmental Management in NSW

NSW EPA is seeking your feedback on proposed changes to NSW environmental laws to strengthen the regulation of industrial chemicals in NSW to reduce the risk […]

Review of coal fired power station environment protection licences: Comment sought

NSW EPA is seeking feedback on the statutory review of environment protection licences for coal fired power stations at Bayswater, Eraring, Mount Piper and Vales Point. […]

Review of the Safe use of Pesticides including Herbicides in non-agricultural workplaces code of practice: Comment sought

SafeWork NSW is reviewing the Safe use of pesticides including herbicides in non-agricultural workplaces code of practice and is asking for your help to make sure […]

Bin Trim Equipment Rebates Program opens

To increase workplace recycling of waste, NSW EPA is providing businesses with rebates under the Waste and Sustainable Materials Strategy that covers up to 50% of […]

Review of regulations for the management of QLD’s protected areas

The QLD Department of Environment and Science is reviewing the regulations that are used to manage different types of natural areas such as protected areas (for […]

QLD Business Energy Saving and Transformation Rebates – Round 1 opens

The QLD Government is providing an incentive to small and medium sized SME’s QLD businesses through the Queensland Business Energy Saving and Transformation (QBEST) Rebates scheme […]

Submissions for new end of waste (EOW) codes

The QLD Department of Environment and Science (DES), under the Waste Reduction and Recycling Act 2011, may develop an end of waste (EOW) code. The Department […]

Office waste and recycling performance calculator launched

Green Industries SA (GISA) has launched an office waste and recycling performance calculator to assist office staff, facility managers and people in similar roles to measure […]

New Hydrogen Hub for WA

The Federal Government has announced that it will invest $70 million into the H2Kwinana Hydrogen Hub in WA. Hydrogen hubs are locations where producers, users and […]

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