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Enviroment Network Weekly (ENW) E-News – November 26, 2025

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Draft National Environmental Standards: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has announced proposed reforms to Australia’s national environmental laws, including the Environment Protection and Biodiversity […]

New laws for entities operating battery energy storage systems: Commence 1 January 2026

The Clean Energy Regulator has announced changes from 1 January 2026 for entities operating battery energy storage systems (BESS). Amendments to the Renewable Energy (Electricity) Act […]

Outcomes of COP30

The Outcomes Report of the Global Climate Action Agenda at COP30 has been released by UNFCCC. COP30 that was held in Belém, Brazil recently concluded with […]

Best practice for increasing value recovery from end-of-life tyres and conveyor belts

Researchers from the Sustainable Communities and Waste Hub have released a new report outlining how Australia can improve value recovery from end-of-life tyres and conveyor belts. […]

Nature Repair Market Scheme – Comment sought on New Method

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) is seeking feedback on a new method for the Nature Repair Market, the country’s […]

Fee and Levy relief for offshore wind projects

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has announced temporary fee and levy relief for Australia’s emerging offshore wind sector. Amendments to the Offshore […]

New International net zero investment guide: Released

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has announced the release of a new guide to attract global investment in Australia’s net […]

Draft voluntary emissions estimation and reporting guidelines for agriculture, fisheries and forestry: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is seeking feedback on draft voluntary emissions estimation and reporting guidelines for agriculture, fisheries and […]

Advancement in Australian carbon market infrastructure

The Clean Energy Regulator has announced the migration of Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs) to the new Unit and Certificate Registry, creating a single, modern platform […]

ACCUs for Carbon Capture and Storage at Moomba Facility in South Australia

The Clean Energy Regulator (CER) has issued Australian carbon credit units (ACCUs) for abatement at a carbon capture and storage (CCS) project in South Australia. The […]

Concrete Company Fined for Allowing Alkaline Wastewater into Stormwater Drain

EPA Victoria has fined a concrete company $4,070 after EPA officers found highly alkaline wastewater flowing from its Port Melbourne site into a stormwater drain. The […]

New PFAS monitoring requirements: Comment sought

The NSW EPA is consulting on proposed PFAS monitoring requirements for licensed landfill and sewage treatment plant (STP) operators and other stakeholders. The draft Landfill and […]

Next step to phase out plastics and harmful chemicals in NSW

The NSW EPA is taking the next step of its Plastics Plan 2.0 to further reduce single-use and problematic plastics, timed ahead of National Recycling Week. […]

Queensland Energy Roadmap: Released

The QLD Government has released the QLD Energy Roadmap 2025 that sets out a practical and forward-looking plan to secure affordable, reliable and sustainable energy for […]

Environmental Protection Amendment Bill 2025 introduced to Parliament

The QLD Government has introduced to Parliament on 20 November 2025 the Environmental Protection (Efficiency and Streamlining) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025 to modernise and […]

EPA SA reminds Waste Transport Drivers to ‘Cover Up’

The SA EPA is urging licensed waste transport operators to “Cover Up” and ensure all waste loads are properly secured in line with the Environment Protection […]

Circular Business and Market Development Grants available for SA businesses

Green Industries SA has announced the SA Circular Business and Market Development Grant program that aims to assist businesses, local authorities, industry groups, not-for-profit organisations, social […]

EPA WA welcomes new Deputy Chair Jane Bennett

The WA Environment Minister Matthew Swinbourn has appointed Jane Bennett to the role of Deputy Chair of WA EPA. Ms Bennett, an WA EPA member since […]

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