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Enviroment Network Weekly (ENW) E-News – May 16, 2024

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2024-25 Budget: Climate Change, Energy, Environment – A Snapshot

The Federal Government released the 2024-25 federal budget on 14 May 2024. Under the portfolio of the Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and […]

Draft Onshore Wind Farm Guidance: Comment sought

The Federal Government of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is seeking feedback on the proposed new onshore wind farm guidance. Australia has committed to […]

Reform options for ACCU Scheme Landfill Gas Methods: Comment sought

The Federal Government of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is seeking feedback on the proposed changes to strengthen the Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) Scheme, […]

More renewable energy for Victoria and Tasmania through new agreement

The Australian and Victorian governments have agreed to sign a new deal intended to deliver more renewable energy through the Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS) to the […]

Largest renewable energy tender: Opens

The Federal Government has announced the largest single tender for renewable energy in Australia, with its first auction scheduled for late May 2024 through the Capacity […]

Large-scale Renewable Energy Target market data for March 2024: Released

The Clean Energy Regulator has released the latest Large-scale Renewable Energy Target market data for March 2024. Highlights include – 526.2 MW of capacity was approved for LGC […]

Clean Energy Regulator releases Compliance Update for Jan-Mar 2024 period

The Clean Energy Regulator has released the latest Compliance update for January – March 2024 that provides information on activities relating to the Regulator’s compliance and […]

Offshore feasibility licences granted through Round 1

The Federal Government has awarded the first feasibility licences for offshore wind projects off the coast of Gippsland, Victoria. Six developers may now explore the feasibility of […]

‘Responsible Entities’ have obligations says Recycling Victoria

Recycling Victoria has released the first Circular Economy Risk, Consequence and Contingency Plan (CERCC Plan), following approval by the Victorian Minister for Environment. The CERCC Plan identifies and […]

Circular Economy Market Report

Recycling Victoria has released the inaugural Circular Economy Market Report: an overview of Victoria’s progression to a circular economy. The report provides information about material circularity […]

NSW EPA provides amended Clean-up Notice to 2 major supermarkets relating to soft plastics

NSW EPA has amended Clean-up Notices to provide additional time to two major supermarkets to manage the recovery, recycling and lawful removal of soft plastic stockpiled […]

Changes to composting facility standards: Comment sought

The QLD Government is seeking feedback on a proposal for legislative changes that aim to prescribe the standard for composting facilities. These changes will over time […]

Submissions on draft amendment of end of waste (EOW) code – Paunch

The QLD Department of Environment, Science and Innovation (DESI) is proposing to amend the current energy of waste (EOW) code for Paunch and has issued a […]

Regulatory amendments to increase protections of QLD section of Lake Eyre Basin: Comment sought

The QLD Government is strengthening protections for the most sensitive and fragile rivers and floodplains of the Lake Eyre Basin from future high risk and high […]

SA Climate Leaders Awards: Open for nominations

The SA Government seeking nominations for the 2024 SA Climate Leaders Awards of local climate change innovators. The awards recognise achievements of individuals and organisations taking […]

Mine Closure Plan Guideline: Comment sought

The WA Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DEMIRS) is seeking feedback from stakeholders on updates to its Mine Closure Plan (MCP) Guideline – Guideline […]

New tyre recycling capacity announced

Tyrecycle’s new East Rockingham plant will have the capacity to process approx. 42,000 tonnes of used tyres every year. The project is co-funded by $5.2 million […]

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