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Enviroment Network Weekly (ENW) E-News – October 28, 2025

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Clean Energy Regulator Issues 2025–26 Compliance Update

The Federal Clean Energy Regulator (CER) has released the Compliance Update for 2025–26, outlining key compliance expectations, areas of enforcement focus and recent regulatory actions across […]

Migration of Australian Carbon Credit Units to New Registry to Begin 7 November

The Clean Energy Regulator has confirmed that the migration of Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs) from the Australian National Registry of Emissions Units (ANREU) to new […]

Consultation Opens on 2026 Review of the Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) Scheme

The Climate Change Authority (CCA) has commenced public consultation to inform its 2026 statutory review of the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative) Act 2011, which underpins […]

Q3 2025 Quarterly Carbon Market Report Data Released

The Clean Energy Regulator (CER) has released the data workbook for the Q3 2025 Quarterly Carbon Market Report (QCMR), providing early access to key data from […]

Consultation Opens on Proposed Water Markets Information Regulations

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) has released the Exposure Drafts for the proposed Water Amendment (Water Markets Information) Regulations 2026 and […]

Consultation Opens on Design of the Green Aluminium Production Credit

The Federal Department of Industry, Science and Resources (DISR) has opened consultation on the design of the Green Aluminium Production Credit (GAPC) –  a $2 billion […]

$25 Million Investment to Advance Australian Battery Technology

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) will provide $25 million in funding to an Australian-based battery technology company to accelerate the commercial deployment of its new […]

Renewable Hydrogen – Lessons Learned and the Need for Ongoing Industry Support

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has released new insights on Australia’s progress toward renewable hydrogen development, highlighting lessons learned from more than $370 million invested […]

AICIS to Collect Information on the Introduction and Use of PFAS in Australia

The Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS) has announced a new national information collection on the introduction and use of per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in […]

Advisory Committee on Environmental Management of Industrial Chemicals – Applications Open

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) has opened applications for membership to the Advisory Committee on the Environmental Management of […]

Roadmap Released to Expand the Commercial Buildings Disclosure Program

The Assistant Minister for Climate Change and Energy has announced the release of the Roadmap to Expand the Commercial Buildings Disclosure (CBD) Program. The roadmap outlines […]

Collaboration to Accelerate Innovation and Decarbonisation in the Resources Sector

The CSIRO has outlined how stronger collaboration between industry, research organisations and government is driving innovation and emissions reduction across Australia’s minerals and resources sector. The […]

Consultation Opens on EPA Victoria’s Guidance for Minimising Pollution and Waste Risks in a Changing Climate

The Victorian Environment Protection Authority (EPA Victoria) has released draft Guidance for Minimising Pollution and Waste Risks in a Changing Climate and is seeking feedback from […]

Expressions of Interest Open for Victorian Energy Upgrades Industry Reference Group

The Essential Services Commission (ESC) is inviting expressions of interest from industry participants to join a new Industry Reference Group (IRG) for the Victorian Energy Upgrades […]

Action Taken Against Two Businesses for Non-Compliant Energy Efficiency Upgrades

The Essential Services Commission (ESC) has taken enforcement action against two accredited businesses under the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) Program for allegedly claiming certificates for ineligible […]

EPA Takes Enforcement Action Over Alleged Illegal Waste Activities in Diamond Creek

EPA Victoria has taken enforcement action over the alleged unlawful acceptance and disposal of industrial waste at two properties on Black Gully Road, Diamond Creek. The […]

EPA Enforces Dairy Effluent Compliance Following Creek and River Pollution Incidents

EPA Victoria has issued fines and improvement notices to two separate dairy operators in South Gippsland and Lang Lang after inspections revealed effluent and silage leachate […]

EPA Fines Concrete Operator for Alkaline Wastewater Discharge

EPA Victoria has fined a concrete manufacturer $4,070 after highly alkaline wastewater was found flowing from its Port Melbourne premises into a stormwater drain leading toward […]

EPA Fines Sunbury Property Occupier for Illegal Burning of Industrial Waste

EPA Victoria has fined the occupier of a Sunbury property $10,175 after inspectors found industrial waste being burnt on-site during a recent inspection. The action followed […]

EPA Conducts Snap Inspections of Western Melbourne Warehouses Handling Dangerous Goods

EPA Victoria has conducted a series of unannounced inspections at warehouses and logistics facilities in Melbourne’s western suburbs as part of a compliance program targeting the […]

NSW Releases First Waste and Circular Infrastructure Plan

The NSW Government has released the first chapter of the NSW Waste and Circular Infrastructure Plan, outlining a long-term strategy to prevent a looming waste capacity […]

EPA and Infrastructure NSW Develop Sustainable Construction Policy

The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA), in partnership with Infrastructure NSW, is developing a Protection of the Environment Policy (PEP) for Sustainable Construction to promote low-carbon […]

Consultation Opens on Draft Product Lifecycle Responsibility Regulation

The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has released the draft Product Lifecycle Responsibility Regulation and Regulatory Impact Statement (RIS) for public consultation. The draft Regulation establishes […]

NSW EPA Seeks Feedback on Updated Landfill Guidelines

The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is inviting councils, industry and the public to comment on updated Environmental Guidelines for Solid Waste Landfills, which set the […]

New Rules Allow Oyster Shell Waste to Be Reused on Agricultural Land

The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has introduced new rules allowing oyster shell waste to be safely reused on agricultural land in New South Wales. The […]

New NSW Water Management Regulations Commence

The NSW Water Management (General) Regulation 2018 has been replaced by two new regulations – the Water Management (General) Regulation 2025 and the Water Management (Water […]

WaterNSW Shortlists Three New Sites for Potential Pumped Hydro Projects

WaterNSW has identified three additional dam sites, Blowering, Burrendong and Hume, as potential locations for new pumped hydro energy storage projects, following pre-feasibility studies across its […]

Investigation Update on Debris Balls Incident Along NSW Coastline

The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has confirmed that Sydney Water’s Malabar Wastewater Treatment System is the likely source of the debris balls that washed ashore […]

NSW EPA Announces Proposed Organisational Changes

The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has announced proposed organisational changes aimed at strengthening its regulatory capability and ensuring a financially sustainable operating model. According to […]

Development of Draft End of Waste (EOW) Codes

The QLD Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation is responsible for developing end of waste (EOW) codes under the Waste Reduction and Recycling Act […]

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