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The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) is undertaking public consultation on the NGER scheme. Views are sought on proposed amendments […]
The Clean Energy Regulator (CER) published the 2024–25 Safeguard Mechanism data on 15th April 2026. The CER is required to publish information about the Safeguard Mechanism […]
The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) has released the terms of reference for the review of the National Greenhouse and Energy […]
The Industrial Chemicals Environmental Management Standard (IChEMS) is a national approach to managing chemical use, storage, handling and disposal. Public consultation on proposed IChEMS standards for 14 classes […]
The Federal Department of Health Disability and Ageing is seeking feedback on proposed changes to Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme fees and charges for 2026–27 registration […]
The Federal Department of Health Disability and Ageing is seeking comment on 11 draft evaluation statements of the Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme. The statements cover 117 […]
From 1 July 2026, government agencies and irrigation infrastructure operators announcing water markets decisions will need to comply with new requirements. The requirements aim to increase […]
The rebate for solar home batteries is changing from 1 May 2026. The Clean Energy Regulator (CER) has highlighted that the existing rebate is only available […]
The Federal Government Climate Change Authority are seeking input on the development of an Evidence Platform to monitor Australia’s progress towards net zero. The Evidence Platform […]
A Senate inquiry has highlighted that persistent misinformation has undermined public confidence and distorted decision-making in Australia’s energy transition. The Select Committee on Information Integrity on […]
The Federal Minister for Resources has issued a notification of intent (NOI) to consider if there will be a domestic gas shortfall for the July to […]
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) is committing $100 million to help individuals and local businesses switch to electric vehicles (EVs), with discounted finance for new […]
Two commercial fishermen have been fined $15,000 each for the deliberate sinking of a fishing vessel off the coast of Ulladulla on the New South Wales […]
EPA Victoria is developing a national guideline to support the safe management of end‑of‑life lithium‑ion batteries (EOL LIBs) as a rapidly growing major risk of harm […]
The Victorian Government Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action has released the Victorian Water Sector Emissions Transition Plan which outlines the next steps for the […]
The Victorian Essential Services Commission has released its draft decision on how much Melbourne Water and North-East Water can charge for water, sewerage, waterways and drainage services over […]
Three housebuilders working at Lara and Armstrong Creek have been fined for industrial littering. Inspections of 20 building sites by EPA Victoria resulted in three fines […]
EPA Victoria has issued $6,000 in fines and shut down earthworks at a Preston building site after dust from the site impacted a nearby retro fashion […]
An EPA Victoria inspection has found a stockpile of mixed waste, containing combustible material including timber, cardboard, fabric and plastic at the site of a company […]
EPA Victoria’s decision not to grant a Development Licence for the operation of a waste and resource recovery facility in Hampton Park has been upheld at […]
As part of a joint operation with Victoria Police and the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator before Easter, EPA Victoria officers conducted truck inspections and interviewed 20 […]
The NSW EPA has issued a landfill with a prevention notice requiring it to carry out actions to address operating and pollution control issues causing odours […]
The NSW EPA has fined issued a $30,000 fine to a recycling facility for a licence breach related to dust management. Following community complaints, EPA officers […]
The NSW EPA has amended an existing Clean Up Notice after PFAS were detected in the Capertee River near Genowlan Road Bridge, Glen Alice, downstream of Brogans […]
Nominations for the 2026 WasteSorted Awards are open until 25 May 2026. The Awards, offered by the Waste Authority WA, celebrate outstanding achievements in waste reduction […]
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