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Enviroment Network Weekly (ENW) E-News – November 11, 2025

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Environment Protection Reform Bill 2025 Introduced to Parliament

The Federal Government has introduced the Environment Protection Reform Bill 2025 to the House of Representatives, marking the next stage of reforms to the Environment Protection […]

The Guarantee of Origin (GO) Scheme

On 3 November 2025, the Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) announced the formal launch of the Guarantee of Origin (GO) […]

Draft National Climate Scenario Guidance: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) has released the draft National Climate Scenario Guidance for consultation. Feedback is invited until […]

Australia to Present Climate-Smart Agriculture Initiatives at COP30

The Federal Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) is representing Australia at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, to highlight national […]

Water Price Review 2026 (Melbourne Water & North East Water)

The Essential Services Commission is reviewing proposed water prices and service outcomes from Melbourne Water and North East Water for the period starting 1 July 2026. […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Integrated Water Management Grants

The Victorian Government has announced funding through the Integrated Water Management Grants program to support projects that improve sustainable water use. The funding aims to increase […]

New laws for business to separate food waste from general waste: Commence 1 July 2026

NSW EPA has advised NSW businesses and institutions that sell or handle food such as supermarkets, cafes, schools and hotels, are required to separate food waste […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: NSW Electric Vehicle (EV) Strategy: Opens

The NSW Government has released the NSW Electric Vehicle (EV) Strategy, outlining plans to expand EV charging infrastructure and support EV adoption across the state. The […]

NSW EPA conducts pesticide compliance blitz on Mid North Coast Berry Farms

NSW EPA officers recently carried out a targeted pesticides compliance blitz across blueberry and raspberry farms in the Coffs Harbour and Nambucca regions. Approximately 20 farms […]

NSW EPA orders beauty brands to remove products containing microbeads

The NSW EPA has directed beauty brands to stop supplying personal care products containing plastic microbeads, strengthening the enforcement of the state’s plastics ban. Plastic microbeads […]

NSW EPA announces restructure

NSW EPA has announced a proposed organisational restructure aimed at improving efficiency, strengthening environmental oversight and ensuring long-term financial sustainability. NSW EPA advise that the changes […]

Improving work health and safety in the NSW sawmilling industry: Comment sought

SafeWork NSW has drafted an updated Sawmilling industry code of practice following consultation with stakeholders. SafeWork NSW have created a draft code to better meet modern safety standards […]

Draft Reef 2050 Catchment Water Quality Strategy: Comment sought

The QLD Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation is seeking feedback on the draft Reef 2050 Catchment Water Quality Strategy. The Strategy is the […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: For businesses with operations in QLD

The QLD Government is providing the following funding to QLD businesses to assist with waste and resource recovery programs: Resource Recovery Boost Fund Local Government Battery […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Circular Business and Market Development Grants: Opens

Businesses and organisations with operations in SA can now apply for funding through Green Industries SA’s Circular Business and Market Development Grants program. The program aims […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: 2025 SA Gas Initiative

The SA Department for Energy and Mining is seeking proposals for the 2025 SA Gas Initiative, a $17.5 million grant program supporting gas supply, storage and […]

Tender Opens for 700 MW of Firming Energy Capacity in South Australia

The SA Government is seeking tenders to supply 700 megawatts of long-duration dispatchable electricity capacity as part of the Firm Energy Reliability Mechanism (FERM). The mechanism […]

Environment Online enhances environmental assessment process

The WA Department of Water and Environmental Regulation has introduced a significant upgrade to Environment Online, making it easier for customers to submit biodiversity and marine […]

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