2017 – NEW ENVIRONMENT AND CARBON LAWS AND FUNDING FOR BUSINESS IN 2017: Covering Federal, VIC, NSW, QLD, SA, WA – Feb 24, 2017

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Presented by the

Australian Environment Business Network (AEBN)

In association with

Proud Principal Sponsor – Lander & Rogers

COVERING –

Commonwealth |  Victoria  |  New South Wales  |  South Australia  |  Queensland  |  Western Australia 

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Nial Finegan – CEO, EPA Victoria

A number of significant changes across Australia on environmental  and carbon legislation and requirements are expected to take effect in 2017 that will impact the way industry, business and councils will manage their environmental obligations and responsibilities. 

This Seminar will provide the changes expected OVER THE NEXT 12 MONTHS, from across Australia, that will include funding opportunities and grants that will be available for businesses. 

The Seminar is designed to assist you to plan for the next 12 months! 

The Seminar will provide an all round perspective of the changes by the Regulators, leading environmental lawyers and leading environmental experts  to assist you in understanding IF, HOW and WHEN change should be implemented within your business operations.

AEBN Networking Drinks:  The Seminar will conclude with AEBN Member Networking Drinks from 4.00pm to 5.00pm.  This will be an excellent opportunity to catch up and enjoy relaxed drinks amongst friends whilst socialising and networking.   

(Non-members of AEBN:  If you are a non-member and attending the above Seminar on 24 February 2017, we would be delighted if you would join us at AEBN Member Networking Drinks). 

Program

The program will include:

MAJOR REFORMS – EPA VICTORIA

• Chris Webb, Executive Director, Regulatory Practice, EPA Victoria AND
  

• Sarah Stephen, Director, Environment Protection, Climate Change, Energy Division, Vic Dept of Environment, Land, Water & Planning (DELWP)
  

  • New Directions of EPA Victoria – Major Regulatory Reforms of EPA Victoria post Inquiry and its expectations of business

    (Please note, DELWP are leading the Regulatory Reforms of EPA Victoria – you will hear the latest developments)

CLIMATE AND CARBON LEGISLATION – Regulatory Update and Legal Perspective

• Jody Swirepik, Executive General Manager, Regulatory Obligations and Coordination, Clean Energy Regulator

  • Clean Energy Regulator Compliance Priorities for 2017
  • Opportunities for participation in the 5th Round Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) Auction
  • Progress of the Safeguard Mechanism
  • Renewable Energy Target and Compliance in the Scheme

• Steve Tonner, Assoc Director Advisory, Sustainability Services, KPMG

  • How the investor community looks at climate risk

• Dr Dru Marsh, Senior Associate, Lander & Rogers law firm

  • Climate change regulations in 2017 – 
    • Legal perspective on the current state of climate and carbon legislation at all levels of Government
    • Insight into the legal practicalities of ERF projects that have been successful in auctions
    • the emergence of a secondary market for ACCUs and emerging key drivers
    • Climate Change Review (Federal)
    • New Climate Change Bill for Victoria
    • Victorian Government sets emissions target
    • Changes to Victorian Energy Efficiency Target (VEET)
  • Prosecutions and enforcement in 2016/2017
    • Key cases and enforcement by all state Environmental Regulators and insights into where the different regulators are directing their attention – to avoid risk within your business

FEDERAL, NSW, QLD, SA & WA – Environmental Regulatory Update and Legal Perspective

• Gabrielle Guthrie, Principal, Guthrie Legal

  • Changes to environmental laws expected in 2017 for Federal, NSW, QLD, SA & WA, including –
    • Draft National Standard for Environmental Risk Management of Industrial Chemicals
    • Review of Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act
    • Amendment to Waste Regulation to allow interstate transport of Prescribed Industrial Waste
    • and much more…
  • A critical review of key recent and upcoming changes to legislation and policy in the environment and planning context – covering changes that will affect the management of:
    • Contamination
    • Waste
    • Pollution
    • Development
    • Biodiversity
    • Water
    • and more…
  • Practical tips for approaching legal compliance in 2017

VICTORIA

• Bellville Leshoele, Senior Project Manager, Periodic Licence Reviews, EPA Victoria

• Emma Mountjoy, Policy Office, Policy and Regulation Unit, EPA Victoria

• Ashleigh Jones, Senior Policy Officer, Policy and Regulatory Unit, EPA Victoria

• Julia Noel and Barbara Schulz, Environment Audit Unit, EPA Victoria

  • Key Policy and Regulatory Reviews currently in progress
    • Amendments to Environment Protection (Industrial Waste Resource) Regulations 2009
      • Clarify the beneficial reuse provisions and embed the waste codes
    • Update to Schedule Premises Regulations
    • State Environment Protection Policies (SEPPs)
    • Amendments to Air NEPM for Ozone and NO2, SO2 Standards
    • Industrial Waste Resource Regulation Review
  • Update of finalisation on Environmental Audit Reform
  • Licence Review Program
    • Landfill Licensing Guidelines and Licensing Management Guidelines
  • and more…

GRANTS, FUNDING OPPORUNITIES  and PROGRAMS – National

• Alison McRae, National Environment Manager, Australian Environment Business Network (AEBN)

  • Funding, Grants and Programs from across Australia for businesses

• Stan Krpan, CEO Sustainability Victoria (SV)

  • Take 2 Program and the role for businesses
  • SV’s broader work on Energy and putting it into context for Government’s policy priorities and announcements
  • Initiatives for businesses

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