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Enviroment Network Weekly (ENW) E-News – November 15, 2024

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NEW GUIDELINE: Odour impact assessment from developments

The QLD Government has released the Guideline on Odour Impact Assessment from Developments.  The guideline sets out various approaches to assess potential impacts from new development […]

Monitoring and testing for PFAS in organic material processing: Information Sheet Released

The QLD Government has released an Information sheet on Monitoring and testing for PFAS in organic material processing (composting) to assist composting operators to comply with […]

Pollution washes up as blackballs on NSW beaches

NSW EPA has been working closely with NSW Maritime, Randwick City Council and scientists to determine the origin of thousands of black balls that washed up […]

Renewable Energy Planning Framework – to support NSW’s clean energy future

The NSW Government has developed the Renewable Energy Planning Framework that provides clarity and transparency for how renewable energy developments are assessed and managed. It includes […]

Circular Economy Risk, Consequence and Contingency Plan: Released

Recycling Victoria released the Circular Economy Risk, Consequence and Contingency Plan (CERCC Plan) that came into force on 9 May 2024.  It is an annual, state-wide […]

NEW GUIDELINES: Responsible Entity Risk, Consequence and Contingency Plan

Recycling Victoria has prepared guidance and resources to support responsible entities to prepare their Responsible Entity Risk, Consequence and Contingency Plan.   The Guidelines provide comprehensive […]

Victorian Recycling Infrastructure Plan

Recycling Victoria has released the Victorian Recycling Infrastructure Plan that provides Victorian circular economy investors with a road map to guide decision-making on waste, recycling and […]

Managing plastic feedstock information sheet: Released

EPA Victoria has released the Managing plastic feedstock fact sheet to assist industry with its obligations.     Plastic feedstock is the raw material such as flakes, […]

Review of safe Drinking Water Regulations: Comment sought

The Victorian Department of Health is seeking your feedback on proposed changes to Victoria’s safe drinking water regulations as the regulations are due to expire in […]

$4 million for Australian battery innovation

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is investing $4 million to support new silicon anode technology that gives lithium-ion batteries much higher energy density.   This […]

$36 million boost to help decarbonise Australia’s transport industry

The Federal Minister for Climate Change and Energy has announced a $36 million funding boost, through the Driving the Nation program, to make Australia’s transport industry […]

Carbon market infrastructure for holding and trading certificates and units: Comment sought

The Clean Energy Regulator is seeking your feedback on the discussion paper: Enabling deep, liquid, transparent and accessible carbon markets in Australia to: identify market needs […]

Clean Energy Council appointed as product listing body for solar panels and inverters

The Clean Energy Council (CEC) has been appointed as the product listing body (PLB) for solar panels and inverters eligible under the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme […]

Clean Energy Regulator proposes changes to ID requirements: Comment sought

The Clean Energy Regulator is seeking your feedback on changes to their identity verification (ID) requirements. The Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) Scheme participants and Australian […]

AI and ESG – Introductory guide for ESG practitioners: Released

The Federal Department of Industry, Science and Resources has released the AI and ESG: An Introductory guide for ESG practitioners guide.  This practical guide is for […]

Capacity Investment Scheme Tender 3 now open

The Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS) Tender 3 – National Electricity Market (NEM) – Dispatchable Capacity (CIS Tender 3) is now open. The CIS is an Australian […]

Provisions for Transport of Explosive in ADG Code Supplementary Consultation Paper: Comment sought

The National Transport Commission has released the Provisions for the transport of explosives in the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and […]

Draft Code for the land transport of Dangerous Goods Consultation Regulatory Impact Statement: Comment sought

The National Transport Commission (NTC) has released the Draft Code for the land transport of Dangerous Goods Consultation Regulatory Impact Statement (C-RIS).  The purpose of this […]

National Hydrogen Regulatory Review: Comment sought on first draft

As part of the ongoing development of the National Hydrogen Codes of Best Practice (the Codes), the Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and […]

Carbon Leakage 2nd consultation: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is seeking your feedback on the preliminary findings on carbon leakage that includes: the extent […]

Proposed variation to Wastewater method: Comment sought

The Emissions Reduction Assurance Committee is seeking your feedback on the proposed variation to the wastewater method. The proposed change will extend the crediting period for […]

COP29 – Australia attends world’s largest climate meeting

As Australia works at trying to limit the global temperature increase to less than 2 degrees, an Australian official delegation is currently attending the Conference of […]

State of the Climate 2024 Report: Released

The Federal Government has released the 8th biennial State of the Climate Report that was developed by CSIRO and the Bureau of Meteorology.  These two organisations […]

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