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[LIVE Webinar] 2026 AEBN NATIONAL CONFERENCE: ENVIRONMENT, CLIMATE CHANGE AND ENERGY: New Laws, Developments & Funding from across Australia for BUSINESS in 2026: 5 MARCH 2026
2026-03-05 10:00 - 16:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | WEBINAR
LIVE WEBINAR
March 5, 2026
@ 10:00 am (AEDT time) – 3.30 pm
Member fee: $295
Non-member fee: $395 The Australian Environment Business Network (AEBN) annual 2026 National Conference on Environment, Climate Change and Energy Webinar is designed to assist you to Plan for 2026 and to remain compliant.
The Conference will cover key changes expected in 2026 across environmental, climate change and energy laws and requirements, as well as highlight new developments and funding opportunities from across Australia for industry, business and councils.
This important event has been developed to assist you, your staff and your organisation to remain compliant with environmental and carbon management obligations in 2026.
You will hear from key Regulators from across Australia, as well as leading environmental lawyers and technical experts, who will provide insight into IF, HOW and WHEN changes should be implemented within your business operations.
This Conference Webinar is essential for industry, businesses and councils from across Australia seeking to stay informed and prepare for 2026.
The Conference Program (TAB ABOVE) and Speaker Line-up is now available.
Register early to secure your place. PROGRAM

10.00am – Commencement

10.00am – 10.05am –
FACILITATOR: Tina Khoury, CEO Australian Environment Business Network (AEBN)

Introduction and Welcome

Commonwealth

10.05am – 10.30am –
Gabrielle Guthrie, Principal, Guthrie Legal

A legal perspective on risks and opportunities relating to new environmental, climate change and emissions reduction developments in 2026 for businesses, including –

A legal perspective on the Environment Protection Reform Bills: Tranche 1 Reforms commence. What will this mean for businesses Australia wide?
Update of Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (EPBC Act) reform package
EPBC Regulations 2000 to sunset – what will this mean?
National Framework for Recycled Content Traceability
New compliance obligations for entities operating battery energy storage systems: Commenced 1 January 2026
and more…

Q&A

10.30am – 11.00am –
Mark Laybutt, Manager of Safeguard, NGER and Safeguard Branch, Clean Energy Regulator

Clean Energy Regulator: Emerging issues for industry and businesses in 2026
Q&A

11.00am – 11.30am –
Sophie Deane, Managing Consultant (Corporate Sustainability and Climate Change), ERM

Climate related risks and opportunities –Climate Change: What Australia’s mandatory disclosure regime now means for businesses that relates to compliance:

Overview of Australia’s mandatory climate‑related disclosures under the Australian Sustainability Reporting Standards and key insights from COP31
How companies across sectors are preparing for ASRS compliance in practice
Common pitfalls observed in the market and practical steps to avoid them.

Q&A

11.30am – 11.50am (20 min) – TEA BREAK

Victoria

11.55am – 12.25pm –
Joss Crawford, CEO, EPA Victoria

Key changes and initiatives expected in 2026 to Victorian environmental and climate change laws, policies and reforms that may impact businesses with operations in Victoria.
Q&A

12.25pm – 12.55pm –
Stefan Fiedler, Principal, Russell Kennedy Lawyers

A legal perspective on environmental enforcement trends in Victoria. How can businesses prevent the pitfalls.
Q&A

New South Wales

12.55pm – 1.15pm –
Jerome Koh – Manager Policy, NSW EPA

How business can support the transition to a circular economy, including updates on waste infrastructure, plastics, FOGO and product lifecycle responsibility that relate to batteries.
Q&A

1.15pm – 1.35pm (20 min) – TEA BREAK

South Australia

1.35pm – 2.05pm
Kieran Hirlam, Principal Adviser, Emissions Reduction,
and
Tim Gubbin, Senior Environmental Protection Officer
EPA SA

An overview of SA’s emerging and updated environmental policies and reforms in 2026 for industry and businesses with operations in SA, including:

SA EPA’s new 30 Year Strategy;
Key climate change initiatives including the development and scoping of a Climate Change Environment Protection Policy, the Climate Change Assessment for Planning Referrals Policy, and the Climate Change Adaptation Project Plan and what this will mean to businesses;
Major reforms to the Environment Protection (Waste to Resources) Policy
Ongoing revision of the Environment Protection (Water Quality) Policy and the impacts to businesses in SA
Update on the Container Deposit Scheme (CDS).

Q&A

Queensland, Western Australia, Tasmania, Northern Territory

2.05pm – 2.35pm –
Gabrielle Guthrie, Principal, Guthrie Legal

A legal perspective of the changes in QLD, WA, TAS, NT and trends in prosecutions, including –

QLD: Forest Wind Farm Development Act repealed
SA – Industrial Chemicals Environment Protection Policy
WA – Progress report on WA’s State Electric Vehicle Strategy
WA – WA’s Biofuels strategy – the opportunities and implications to businesses?
and more.

Q&A

Funding and Grant Opportunities

2.35pm – 3.05pm –
Oliver Westwood, Principal Consultant, Anthesis Group

Key funding and grants programs in 2026 from across Australia
Q&A

Open Forum

3.05pm to 3.15pm –
OPEN FORUM – Delegates are encouraged to ask further questions for presenters

CLOSE – 3.30PM

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Disclaimer
At the time of registration, AEBN provided the most recent information available and the delegate and/or speaker accept that the content and/or the delivery of the event can change beyond the control of AEBN. AEBN will not take any responsibility for any errors, omissions and changes to the program or content of the event. The AEBN reserves the right to make changes as it deems necessary without penalty and in such situations no refunds, part refunds or alternative offers shall be made.

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Australian Environment Business Network (AEBN)
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[LIVE Workshop Webinar] SERIES 1 - DANGEROUS GOODS, HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS & GHS: Covering Regulatory framework, Identification, Classification, SDS: 30 APRIL 2026
2026-04-30 10:00 - 13:45
WORKSHOP WEBINAR (Interactive)
April 30, 2026
@ 10.00am to 1.45pm (AEST) Member fee: $285
Non-member fee: $385 Presented by the
Australian Environment Business Network (AEBN) COVERING THE REGULATORY FRAMEWORK, IDENTIFICATION, CLASSIFICATION AND SAFETY DATA SHEETS AND MORE

The Australian Environment Business Network (AEBN) has developed this interactive SERIES 1: Dangerous Goods, Hazardous Substances and GHS Workshop Webinar to bring you up to speed with the – Regulatory framework, Identification, Classification and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) of Dangerous Goods, Hazardous Substances/Chemicals and Globally Harmonised System for the Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS), including recent regulatory changes to assist you and your organisation to remain compliant. The Workshop Webinar will include discussion regarding the new Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail (ADG Code).
Organisations have an obligation to ensure your site is compliant with dangerous goods laws and requirements and staff that come into contact with chemicals receive appropriate training. The AEBN recommends that staff receive a refresher course every 2-3 years and especially when changes are announced.
This Workshop Webinar will be highly interactive.
Note: Please advise the AEBN of the state(s) and territories that you have responsibility for, so we can cover this information in this Webinar.

WEBINAR TIMING

9.50am – Join the Webinar & Meet our Presenters
10.00am to 11.30am – Webinar (commences 10.00am sharp)
20min – Break
11.50am to 1.30pm – Webinar
1.30pm to 1.45pm – Open for additional Q&A
1.45pm – Close

PROGRAM
The interactive Workshop Webinar will include:

Regulatory Framework for –

Dangerous Goods and Hazardous Substances/Chemicals
Globally Harmonised System for the Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS changes from Edition 3 to Edition 7)
Compare how Dangerous Goods, Hazardous Substances, GHS are set up in Victoria and other Australian States and Territories
Changes to laws and requirements
The new Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail (ADG Code)

Dangerous Goods vs Hazardous Substances vs Hazardous Chemicals

Hazardous Substances that are and are not Dangerous Goods
How to identify Dangerous Goods
What are Dangerous Goods
What are Hazardous Substances

Responsibilities and obligations
Dangerous Goods

Terminology – Packing Group, UN Number, UN Number Groupings, Proper Shipping Name, Special Classifications, Fire Risk Dangerous Goods, HAZCHEM Code, and more
Classification of Dangerous Goods –

9 Classes of Dangerous Goods, including Division and Sub-Risk

Structure of Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail (ADG Code)
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

Packaging and Labelling
Hazardous Substances

Overview of the Classification of Hazardous Substances
Globally Harmonised System for the Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS)
GHS vs Approved criteria
GHS Pictograms and Labelling

Information sources
and much more.

COURSE NOTES
Course notes will be provided to delegates prior to the Webinar. Delegates that wish to attend the AEBN Workshop Webinar SERIES 2 – DANGEROUS GOODS AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES must have a sound knowledge of the topics covered in AEBN Workshop Webinar SERIES 1 – DANGEROUS GOODS, HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES & GHS. Series 1 will be held one day prior to Series 2 Workshop Webinar.
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[LIVE Workshop Webinar] SERIES 2 - DANGEROUS GOODS AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES: Covering Storage, Handling & Transport: 1 MAY 2026
2026-05-01 10:00 - 13:45
LIVE WORKSHOP WEBINAR
May 1, 2026
@ 10.00am to 1.45pm (AEST) Member fee: $295
Non-member fee: $395 Presented by the
Australian Environment Business Network (AEBN)
COVERING THE RULES AND PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS FOR THE SAFE STORAGE, HANDLING AND TRANSPORT (ROAD & RAIL) OF DANGEROUS GOODS AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
This practical and interactive Workshop Webinar by the Australian Environment Business Network (AEBN) is designed to bring you up to speed with the rules and practical applications for the safe Storage, Handling and Transport by Road and Rail of Dangerous Goods and Hazardous Substances/Chemicals.
The Workshop Webinar will also compare Dangerous Goods and Hazardous Substances/Chemical laws and requirements between Australian states and territories, and will discuss the changes within the new Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail (ADG Code).
Organisations have an obligation to ensure your staff receive appropriate training and that your site is compliant with dangerous goods laws and requirements. The AEBN recommends that staff receive refresher training every 2 to 3 years, and certainly when changes are announced.
This Workshop Webinar has been designed to be highly interactive.
Important to note: Delegates that wish to attend the AEBN Workshop Webinar SERIES 2 – DANGEROUS GOODS AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES must have a sound knowledge of the topics covered in AEBN Workshop Webinar SERIES 1 – DANGEROUS GOODS, HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES & GHS. Series 1 will be held one day prior to Series 2 Workshop Webinar.
Note: At the time of you Registering to attend the Workshops, in the ‘Comments’ area of your registration, please advise the AEBN of the state(s) and territories that you have responsibility for, to ensure this information is covered in this Workshop Webinar.
LIVE WORKSHOP WEBINAR (Interactive)

9.50am – Join the Webinar
10.00am sharp (Melb AEST) – Webinar commences
10.00am to 11.30am – Webinar cont…
20min – Break
11.50am to 1.30pm – Webinar cont…
1.30pm to 1.45pm – Open for additional Q&A
1.45pm – Close

PROGRAM
The Interactive Workshop Webinar will include:
Storage and Handling:

Dangerous Goods and Substance Registers / Placarding of bulk and packaged storage, Dangerous Goods Manifest / Fire Protection Quantities
Segregation and incompatibilities of chemicals
Segregation rules and techniques – segregation devices (stores and vehicles)
Bunding rules for the safe storage of chemicals
Placarding and Signage
Risk assessment requirements
and much more.

Dangerous Goods Road and Rail Transport

Segregation
Labeling, Placarding and Signage
Limited Quantity Packing and Labelling
Transport Documentation
Bulk delivery, and

much more.

COURSE NOTES
Course notes will be provided to delegates 1 day prior to the Interactive Workshop Webinar by email. Delegates that wish to attend the AEBN WORKSHOP WEBINAR: Series 2 – Dangerous Goods and Hazardous Substances must have a sound understanding of the topics covered in the AEBN WORKSHOP WEBINAR: Series 1 – Dangerous Goods, Hazardous Substances and GHS that will be held on the day prior to this Webinar Workshop.
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[LIVE Workshop Webinar] SERIES 1 - DANGEROUS GOODS, HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS & GHS: Covering Regulatory framework, Identification, Classification, SDS: 30 SEPTEMBER 2026
2026-09-30 10:00 - 13:45
WORKSHOP WEBINAR (Interactive)
September 30, 2026
@ 10.00am to 1.45pm (AEST) Member fee: $285
Non-member fee: $385 Presented by the
Australian Environment Business Network (AEBN) COVERING THE REGULATORY FRAMEWORK, IDENTIFICATION, CLASSIFICATION AND SAFETY DATA SHEETS AND MORE

The Australian Environment Business Network (AEBN) has developed this interactive SERIES 1: Dangerous Goods, Hazardous Substances and GHS Workshop Webinar to bring you up to speed with the – Regulatory framework, Identification, Classification and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) of Dangerous Goods, Hazardous Substances/Chemicals and Globally Harmonised System for the Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS), including recent regulatory changes to assist you and your organisation to remain compliant. The Workshop Webinar will include discussion regarding the new Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail (ADG Code).
Organisations have an obligation to ensure your site is compliant with dangerous goods laws and requirements and staff that come into contact with chemicals receive appropriate training. The AEBN recommends that staff receive a refresher course every 2-3 years and especially when changes are announced.
This Workshop Webinar will be highly interactive.
Note: Please advise the AEBN of the state(s) and territories that you have responsibility for, so we can cover this information in this Webinar.

WEBINAR TIMING

9.50am – Join the Webinar & Meet our Presenters
10.00am to 11.30am – Webinar (commences 10.00am sharp)
20min – Break
11.50am to 1.30pm – Webinar
1.30pm to 1.45pm – Open for additional Q&A
1.45pm – Close

PROGRAM
The interactive Workshop Webinar will include:

Regulatory Framework for –

Dangerous Goods and Hazardous Substances/Chemicals
Globally Harmonised System for the Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS changes from Edition 3 to Edition 7)
Compare how Dangerous Goods, Hazardous Substances, GHS are set up in Victoria and other Australian States and Territories
Changes to laws and requirements
The new Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail (ADG Code)

Dangerous Goods vs Hazardous Substances vs Hazardous Chemicals

Hazardous Substances that are and are not Dangerous Goods
How to identify Dangerous Goods
What are Dangerous Goods
What are Hazardous Substances

Responsibilities and obligations
Dangerous Goods

Terminology – Packing Group, UN Number, UN Number Groupings, Proper Shipping Name, Special Classifications, Fire Risk Dangerous Goods, HAZCHEM Code, and more
Classification of Dangerous Goods –

9 Classes of Dangerous Goods, including Division and Sub-Risk

Structure of Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail (ADG Code)
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

Packaging and Labelling
Hazardous Substances

Overview of the Classification of Hazardous Substances
Globally Harmonised System for the Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS)
GHS vs Approved criteria
GHS Pictograms and Labelling

Information sources
and much more.

COURSE NOTES
Course notes will be provided to delegates prior to the Webinar. Delegates that wish to attend the AEBN Workshop Webinar SERIES 2 – DANGEROUS GOODS AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES must have a sound knowledge of the topics covered in AEBN Workshop Webinar SERIES 1 – DANGEROUS GOODS, HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES & GHS. Series 1 provides the theory; Series 2 is our practical workshop that implements the theory learned in the Series 1 Workshop Webinar. Series 1 will be held one day prior to Series 2 Workshop Webinar.
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[LIVE Workshop Webinar] ENHANCING YOUR INDUSTRIAL TRADE WASTE TREATMENT PLANT OPERATIONS: Practical Solutions and Troubleshooting - 28 OCTOBER 2026
2026-10-28 10:00 - 15:00
WORKSHOP WEBINAR (LIVE)
October 28, 2026
@ 10:00 am (AEDT time) – 3.00 pm
Member fee: $320
Non-member fee: $395 The Australian Environment Business Network (AEBN), together with wastewater experts, Principal Partner – Syntek Environmental, has developed this practical Workshop Webinar designed specifically for industry.
The program has been developed to provide you with the knowledge and tools to improve the performance of your trade waste treatment systems, reduce operational costs and better understand your regulatory obligations.
The Workshop Webinar will provide:

Optimisation strategies – to improve the performance of your trade waste treatment plant

A legal perspective of obligations – relating to trade waste management and how requirements operate across states and territories

Insights into the use of treatment chemicals — how the right products can enhance treatment efficiency and lower costs

Discussion on different treatment technologies, including design options, capabilities and limitations

Explore treatment technologies —

Primary
Secondary
Tertiary, and
Advanced systems in trade waste management.

Cost reduction opportunities – to help you minimise trade waste charges

Troubleshooting with the experts—participants are encouraged to bring along specific trade waste issues for troubleshooting with wastewater treatment experts.

Click the PROGRAM above for the full agenda.
Places are limited—register early to secure your seat.
PROGRAM
The Workshop Webinar will explore:
10.00am – FACILITATOR
Tina Khoury – CEO, Australian Environment Business Network (AEBN)

Welcome to Country & Introduction

10.10am – 10.30am
Gabrielle Guthrie – Principal, Guthrie Legal

An overview of trade waste regulations – how they operate in states/territories
Case study – a legal perspective
Q&A

10.30am
Ian Purssell – Process Engineer, Syntek Environmental

Chemicals –

Use of chemicals in trade waste treatment and how chemicals can enhance the treatment process reducing operational costs and ensuring compliance –

What is pH
Acids and bases in wastewater systems
Flocculants, polymers, coagulants…

Explore different trade waste treatment technologies, the options in design and highlight the strengths and weaknesses of each technology –

Introduction to Primary treatment options

Primary sedimentation
Screens
Grit removal
DAF/IAF

Q&A

11.45am – 12.05pm – TEA BREAK
12.05pm
Ian Purssell – Process Engineer, Syntek Environmental (Cont…)

Introduction to Secondary treatment options

What are the major differences between aerobic and anaerobic processes?
Aeration
Biological treatment technologies

Treatment ponds
Biofilm processes (trickling filters; RBC)
High rate anaerobic (UASB) and high rate aerobic processes (MBBR)
Ecosynergy

Q&A

1.05pm – 1.25pm – TEA BREAK
1.25pm
Ian Purssell – Process Engineer, Syntek Environmental (Cont…)

Introduction to Tertiary and Advanced treatment options:

Disinfection
Ion exchange
MF and RO membranes

Understanding residual solids management options from water treatment processes
Q&A

2.30pm – 2.40pm – TEA BREAK
TROUBLESHOOTING WITH THE EXPERTS
2.40pm – 3.00pm

Ian Purssell – Process Engineer, Syntek Environmental
Gabrielle Guthrie – Principal, Guthrie Legal

TROUBLESHOOTING WITH THE EXPERTS: Participants are encouraged to bring along specific issues to discuss with waste water treatment experts.

3.00pm – CLOSE

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Disclaimer
At the time of registration, AEBN provided the most recent information available and the delegate and/or speaker accept that the content and/or the delivery of the event can change beyond the control of AEBN. AEBN will not take any responsibility for any errors, omissions and changes to the program or content of the event. The AEBN reserves the right to make changes as it deems necessary without penalty and in such situations no refunds, part refunds or alternative offers shall be made.
Presented by the
Australian Environment Business Network (AEBN) In association with
PRINCIPAL PARTNER
Syntek Environmental SUPPORT PARTNER
Guthrie Legal
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[For AEBN Members Only] TRAINING WEBINARS AVAILABLE NOW: The Victorian environment protection laws
2026-10-30 09:00 - 2027-12-31 09:00
[FOR AEBN MEMBERS ONLY]
Training Webinars: The Victorian environment protection laws

$150 Member; $250 Non Member
The Australian Environment Business Network (AEBN) and EPA Victoria working in partnership under the EPA Industry Partnership Program (IPP)
(Important: The Training Webinars were developed in June 2021. Please note, there may be updated content available and it is your responsibility to check for updated content. To do so, please refer to EPA Victoria’s website for further information).

About the Webinars
Available to all Australian Environment Business Network (AEBN) Members, a series of Webinars were developed to assist Members of the AEBN, that consist of industry, businesses and councils with operations in Victoria, to understand the Victorian environment protection laws that came into effect on 1 July 2021. The Webinars are designed to assist you to remain compliant with Victoria’s environmental laws.
Under the Victorian Environment Protection Authority (EPA) Industry Partnership Program, the AEBN together with EPA Victoria had partnered to provide training for Victorian industry, businesses and councils that are Members of the AEBN. (The Training Webinars were developed in June 2021. Please note, there may be updated content available and it is your responsibility to check EPA Victoria’s website for further information).
In the training webinars, AEBN’s presenter provides an understanding of the NEW Victorian environment protection laws and provides case studies and practical examples to assist you to understand your obligations. AEBN’s presenter is presenting from e-modules developed by EPA Victoria.
Q & A Feature: At the completion of the webinars, should you have any queries, please email registration@aebn.com.au and the AEBN will refer your question to a leading environmental lawyers who is a member of the AEBN for their response.
A LINK to EPA guidelines and supporting material is available. Please also refer to other sites on the EPA Victoria website for updates.
Please complete the Registrations Form (below) to commence.

PLEASE BE ADVISED: You are in a MEMBER ONLY site intended only for Corporate Members of the Australian Environment Business Network (AEBN). This suite of Webinars have been developed for AEBN Members only. If you are a Non Member of the AEBN, we encourage you to take out membership to allow you to access the 11 core membership services including this suite of AEBN Webinars. WARNING: If you are a non member of the AEBN and you continue to register your details to access the MEMBER ONLY SITE OF WEBINARS, please note, you will be issued with a $450 (plus GST) tax invoice from the Australian Environment Business Network (AEBN) that will be payable immediately.

Training Webinars Include

WEBINAR 1 –
The New Environment Protection Act
WEBINAR 2

Reasonably Practicable
Introduction of the General Environmental Duty
Introduction of Remedial Powers
Introduction of Permissions

WEBINAR 3 –
Waste

Waste Duties Framework
Waste Classification
Waste Lawful Place

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