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Enviroment Network Weekly (ENW) E-News – August 2, 2024

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Update on Sectoral Emissions Reduction Strategy (SERS)

The Waste Authority received an update from the WA Department’s Climate Change team on the Sectoral Emissions Reduction Strategy for Western Australia.  The Strategy outlines pathways and […]

State Waste Infrastructure Plan for WA: Released

The WA Department of Water and Environment Regulation has released the State Waste Infrastructure Plan for WA – a key deliverable of the WA Waste Avoidance […]

Review of WA’s waste strategy: Comment sought

Just a reminder that WA’s waste strategy is under review and your feedback is sought by the Waste Authority who is leading the review. The review […]

Review of Code of Practice for Milking Shed Effluent to protect SA’s water resources

EPA SA is currently reviewing the Code of practice for Milking Shed Effluent (originally published in 2003) to ensure it aligns with the national guidelines. EPA SA is supportive […]

$26 Billion commitment to renewable energy for QLD

As part of the 2024-25 Queensland Budget, $26 billion has been committed to renewable energy over the next four years. As part of this investment, Queenslanders […]

NEW GUIDELINE: Compliance under EPA Act

As QLD’s environment regulator, the QLD Department of Environment, Science and Innovation (DESI) has released an updated guideline that provides an overview of compliance and enforcement […]

Tyre recycling company cops fine of $225K for improper storage of waste tyres

A tyre recycling company in NSW has been ordered by the NSW Land and Environment Court to pay over $160,000 for 10 offences relating to the […]

Drone secures footage for 2nd conviction of illegal asbestos dumping

An offender has been fined $200,000 by Liverpool Local Court, after a covert surveillance operation conducted by NSW EPA captured trucks illegally dumping building waste at […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Essential public EV fast charging and kerbside charging infrastructure

The NSW Government has announced $73.5 million of grants to support the rollout of essential public electric vehicle (EV) fast charging and kerbside charging infrastructure and […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Plastic pollution solutions

NSW EPA is calling on industry innovators to help fight plastic pollution by developing bold and creative solutions to tackle the issue. Universities and government research […]

Allegations environmental consultant falsified sample results in numerous environmental reports in NSW

NSW EPA is investigating an environmental consultant in relation to allegations of falsified sampling results in a number of environmental reports across NSW. NSW EPA advises […]

Indoor air quality research for Victoria’s public spaces

Victoria’s Minister for Medical Research Ben Carroll has announced that the Burnet Institute will deliver the Pathway to Clean Indoor Air in Victoria project. The two-year […]

EPA’s drone secures evidence on landfill operator’s inadequate operations

Landfill operator faces approx. $20,000 in fines after EPA Victoria’s drone reveals inadequate cover on waste in the operator’s landfill cells. Two fines of $9,616 each are […]

Final decision on state of Great Barrier Reef by UNESCO

The United Nationals Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has released the final decision on the state of conservation of the Great Barrier Reef.  The 46th […]

Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS) Tender 2 – WEM Dispatchable Capacity: Open for bids

The Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS) Tender 2 – Wholesale Electricity Market (WEM) Dispatchable Capacity (Tender 2) is open for bids. Tender documents including tender guidelines are now […]

Board appointments for ARENA

Board members to Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) have been announced by Federal Government. Its purpose is to support improvements in the competitiveness and supply of renewable […]

Expanding the home energy rating to existing homes: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) is consulting on the expansion of the Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS) to […]

Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) scheme to expand

The Energy and Climate Change Ministers have agreed to further expand and modernise the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) scheme to help Australians make informed […]

Home Energy Ratings Disclosure Framework Version 2: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) is seeking comment on the Draft Home Energy Rating Disclosure Framework – Version 2. […]

Clean Energy Regulator nominates Clean Energy Council as body to solar panel and product listing body: Comment sought

The Clean Energy Regulator seeking feedback on their proposal to nominate the Clean Energy Council as the solar panel and inverter product listing body. The nomination […]

Commercial Building Disclosure (CBD) Expansion Consultation: Comment sought

The Federal Government is considering changes to the Commercial Building Disclosure (CBD) Program and is seeking your comment. The CBD Program currently requires energy efficiency information […]

Tender Opportunity – under the Nature Repair method development initiative: Opens

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) will be launching soon the Nature Repair Market and will ensure there is a […]

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