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Enviroment Network Weekly (ENW) E-News – September 30, 2026

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Australia’s latest National Waste and Plastics Data: Released

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water has released Australia’s latest national waste and plastics data in two reports.  The data provides updated […]

Radioactive Waste Management Framework: Consultation Open

The Federal Department of Industry, Science and Resources is seeking feedback on a proposed update to the Australian Radioactive Waste Management Framework. The framework sets out […]

Consumer Energy National Technical Regulatory Framework Endorsed

The Energy and Climate Change Ministerial Council (ECMC) has endorsed the Consumer Energy National Technical Regulatory Framework. The ECMC sits within the Federal Department of Climate […]

Mid-scale Solar Eligible Under Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme

The Renewable Energy (Electricity) Regulations 2011 have been amended to expand eligibility for 100 kW to 1 MW solar systems under the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme […]

Proposed Standards for 10 classes of Industrial Chemicals: Consultation Open

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water is consulting on proposed standards for management of 10 classes of industrial chemicals under the Industrial […]

Methodology for Restoration Contribution Payments: Consultation Open

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water is consulting on the proposed methodology for determining restoration contribution payments to inform the development of […]

Measuring Methane Emissions: Interim Report Released

The Expert Panel on Atmospheric Measurement of Fugitive Methane Emissions in Australia, as part of the Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water, has […]

Review of National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority

The Australian Government has commenced its statutory review of the National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority (NOPSEMA). The Federal Minister for Resources appointed Peter […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Startup Clean Energy Funding

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has opened funding for Launchpad, a new $30 million program designed to help early-stage startups with grants for developing technologies […]

Proposed Hazelwood Rehabilitation Project: Submissions Open

The Victorian Minister for Planning will appoint a joint Inquiry and Advisory Committee (IAC) to hear submissions and advise on the environmental effects of the proposed […]

Sustainable Data Centre Action Plan Published

The Victorian Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions has published the Sustainable Data Centre Action Plan. The plan sets out what is expected of data […]

Proposed Changes to Victoria’s Energy Rules: Consultation Open

The Victorian Essential Services Commission is seeking feedback on proposed changes to Victoria’s energy rules. The changes are intended to remove unnecessary requirements and better protect […]

Water Price Submission: Guidance Released

The Victorian Essential Services Commission has released guidance to help 16 Victorian water businesses prepare their price submissions for the 2028 Water Price Review. The guidance outlines […]

Energy Retail Code of Practice Targeted Reforms: Consultation Open

The Victorian Essential Services Commissions has published a draft decision to seek stakeholder feedback on a focused scope of reforms to the Energy Retail Code of […]

Central North Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) will not proceed

The Victorian government’s renewable energy zone coordinator Vic Grid has announced the Central North Renewable Energy Zone will not proceed. The decision is as a result […]

Draft Contaminant Limits Guide: Consultation Open

The NSW EPA is consulting on the draft Contaminant Limits Guide. During the Independent Review of the Resource Recovery Framework, stakeholders called for greater clarity about […]

Solar Panel Recycling Scheme: Consultation Open

The NSW Environment Protection Agency is consulting on a proposal to introduce Australia’s first mandatory solar panel recycling scheme, aiming to ensure solar panel materials are […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Net Zero Planning Grants: Round 2 Open

The NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has opened Round 2 of the Net Zero Planning Grants. A total of $2 million […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Electric Vehicle Kerbside Charging Grants: Round 3 Open

The NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has opened Round 3 of the EV Kerbside Charging Grants. Grants range from $100,000 to […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Electric Vehicle Fleets Incentive: Round 7 Open

The NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has opened Round 7 of the electric vehicle fleets incentive funding. The competitive bid funding […]

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