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Enviroment Network Weekly (ENW) E-News – February 24, 2026

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Environment Protection Reform Bills: Tranche 1 reforms commenced

The Australian Government’s Environment Protection Reform Bills, passed by the Australian Parliament on Friday 28 November 2025, commenced reforms on 20th February 2026 that seek to […]

Carbon Leakage Review: Final report released

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has released the Carbon Leakage Review’s final report that was undertaken from July 2023 to March […]

Urban Stormwater Modelling project – Great Barrier Reef catchments: Funding announced

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has announced a new funding opportunity to help manage water quality risks from urban stormwater […]

Equipment Energy Efficiency (E3) program: Strategy released

The Equipment Energy Efficiency (E3) program, a partnership between the Australian Government – (the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Regulator), states and territories and the New […]

National Solar Panel Recycling Pilot

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has commenced a national solar panel recycling pilot. This national project aims to inform a long-term […]

Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) governance: Consultation open

Consultation has opened on the Australian Energy Market Operator’s (AEMO) governance arrangements as part of a review announced by the Federal Minister for Climate Change and […]

Solar Battery Rebates: Technology certificate adjustment

The Federal Clean Energy Regulator has announced that amendments to the Renewable Energy (Electricity) Regulations 2001 will commence on 1 May 2026. It will include adjustments to the […]

Climate Science and Modelling: Roundtable convened

On 13 February 2026, the Climate Change Authority convened a Climate Science and Modelling Roundtable for Australia’s leading climate science agencies, senior policymakers and major climate […]

EPA Victoria issues fine for failing to register industrial waste with Waste Tracker

A 28-tonne load of burnt industrial waste that was not registered with Waste Tracker, EPA Victoria’s tracking system for high-risk waste, has cost a Horsham company […]

EPA Victoria issues fine to transport company for release from unsecured load

EPA Victoria has fined a major transport company $4,070 after its poorly loaded truck released plastic pellets onto the streets of Keysborough. Hundreds of litres of […]

EPA Victoria has issued a fine for mine sediment discharge

EPA Victoria has fined a company $6,105 for a discharge of sediment from a gold mine into the Yarrowee River, in October last year. The fine […]

Climate Change and Natural Hazards State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP): Feedback sought

The NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure is seeking feedback on the proposed Climate Change and Natural Hazards State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP). The proposed […]

NSW EPA releases study showing reduction in illegal dumping

The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has released The Illegal Dumping Research Report, a comprehensive study of illegal dumping in NSW. The report, published every five […]

Carolyn Walsh appointed NSW EPA Board Chair

Carolyn Walsh, a recognised regulatory, public policy, safety and governance leader, has been appointed as Chair of the Board of the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) […]

Murray Darling Basin water user’s cashback offer for telemetry use

The NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment, and Water is offering a one-time cashback offer for NSW Murray Darling Basin water users who have […]

Responses received for Vanadium Battery Energy Storage System

More than 20 responses have been received by the WA Department of Energy and Economic Diversification as part of Stage One of the Expression of Interest […]

Dr Regina Flugge joins EPA WA board

Dr Regina Flugge has been appointed to the EPA WA Board. Dr Flugge is an environmental scientist with more than 30 years’ experience in resources, agriculture, […]

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