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Enviroment Network Weekly (ENW) E-News – July 21, 2026

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International Renewables Energy Agency: 2026 Statistics Released

The International Renewables Energy Agency (IRENA) has released the Renewable Energy Statistics 2026.   The statistics show that global renewable electricity generation grew by 9.8% in […]

2025-26 National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting: Key Dates

National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (NGER) reporting for the 2025–26 year must be submitted by 2 November 2026 (the first business day after 31 October 2026). […]

Hazardous Waste in Australia data: Released

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has published the Hazardous Waste in Australia database that provides national data on hazardous and […]

Clean Energy Regulator Chair Retires

The Clean Energy Regulator (CER) Chair David Parker AM has concluded his second term leading the agency and is retiring after a 40 plus-year career in […]

Quarterly Carbon Market Report Data Workbook: Released

The Clean Energy Regulator has published the Q2 2026 QCMR data workbook (QCMR). Analysis and insights on the data will be included in the full QCMR, […]

Small and Medium Manufacturing Energy and Emission Improvements: Funding Open

A new $10 million co-investment funding by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), as part of the organisation’s Advancing Renewables Program and delivered by the Advanced […]

Food and Beverage Small and Medium Enterprise Packaging and Machinery Solution Centre: Launched

A new national initiative has been launched to assist Australian food and beverage SMEs to adopt sustainable packaging and processing practices while reducing food loss and […]

Electricity Generation, Storage and Hydrogen Technology Cost: Report released

The CSIRO, in partnership with the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO), has released the GenCost 2025–26 Final Report. Now in its eighth year, GenCost provides an […]

Gas Inquiry Forecast: June 2026 Report released

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released the June 2026 interim Gas Inquiry report which forecasts that Australia is expected to have surplus gas […]

Resources and Energy Commodity Exports: Quarterly Forecast released

The Federal Department of Industry, Science and Resources has released the June 2026 Resources and energy quarterly (REQ) report containing the Office of the Chief Economist’s forecasts for […]

Australian Industrial Chemical Introduction Scheme: Registration and Fees

Returning registrants of the Australian Industrial Chemical Introduction Scheme (AICIS), administered by the Federal Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, can now register for 2026–27. Businesses, […]

New Workplace Exposure Limits for Diesel Emissions

Safe Work Australia has introduced a new workplace exposure limit (WEL) for diesel particulate matter (DPM) of 0.01 mg/m³ which will apply from 1 December 2026. […]

New Appointments to the ARENA Board

New appointments to the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) Board have been announced. The Australian Government has appointed Ms Marianna O’Gorman as Chair of the ARENA […]

Transporting Reportable Priority Waste: Vehicle /Trailer Requirements released

The Victorian Environmental Protection Authority has published guidance that describes the requirements for tanker/tanker trailer vehicles and non-tanker vehicles/trailers that transport reportable priority waste (transport). It’s […]

Managing Biodiversity Impacts of Renewable Energy Projects: Feedback extended

The Victorian Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) has extended the consultation period for the Handbook for the development of renewable energy in Victoria […]

Review of Regulatory Settings for Small Business Energy Customers: Feedback sought

The Victorian Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) is consulting on its proposal to review regulatory settings to change the way that small business […]

Development Licence Applications: Guidance released

The Victorian Environmental Protection Authority has published guidance to help applicants understand what information to provide when applying for a development licence application. The guide covers […]

Circular Economy Market Report Insights

The 2026 Circular Economy Market Report, (CEMR) was recently published by Recycling Victoria prior to becoming part of EPA Victoria as its Circular Economy Division. Recycling […]

Asbestos Plan of Action: Released

The NSW Environmental Protection Authority has released the NSW Asbestos Plan of Action which responds to recommendations from the Office of the NSW Chief Scientist and […]

Return and Earn Bin Basket Program Open for NSW Councils

Applications are now open for the latest round of the Return and Earn Bin Baskets program, providing all NSW councils with the opportunity to expand public […]

Queensland Waste Strategy: Released

The Queensland Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation – Office of Circular Economy, has released the Less Landfill, More Recycling 2035: Queensland Waste Strategy. The […]

Recovery of Organic Waste via Food Organic Garden Organic: Program Guidelines updated

The Queensland Government has updated Program Guidelines for Growing the Recovery of Organic Waste via Food Organic Garden Organic (GROW FOGO) Fund. The program provides support […]

End of Waste Codes: Grease Trap Waste, Recycled Beverages, Solid Phase Combustion Products

The Queensland Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation – Waste Assessment, has published End of Waste (EOW) codes for grease trap waste and recycled […]

Disaster Resilience Strategy Refresh: Feedback sought

The South Australian Fire and Emergency Services Commission is consulting on the Disaster Resilience Strategy (2026 – 2030).  The Strategy is being refreshed for 2026–2030 to […]

Circular Economy Research Reports: Released

Two new research reports exploring innovative approaches to circular economy challenges are now available, following the completion of projects funded through the SA Green Industries SA’s […]

WasteSorted Community Education Grants: Open

The WA Waste Authority is providing funding up to $25,000 per project to improve waste behaviour in ways that support the aims of the Waste Avoidance […]

Waste Data Reporting Productive Use of Final Products: Fact Sheet released

The Western Australian Department of Water and Environment Regulation has published a fact sheet for waste data reporting – productive use of final products. The purpose […]

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