INTERMEDIATE WORKSHOP AND NEW REGULATORY CHANGES TO DANGEROUS GOODS AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES/CHEMICALS

This practical Workshop is designed to bring you up to speed with the regulatory requirements and practical applications for the safe Storage and Handling, and Transport by Road and Rail of Dangerous Goods including Hazardous Substances/Chemicals to Intermediate Level. The Workshop will also compare Dangerous Goods and Hazardous Substances/Chemical laws and requirements between Australian states and territories. 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. Note: Please advise the AEBN of the state(s) and territories that you have responsibility for, to ensure this information is covered in this Workshop.

Organisations have a responsibility to ensure they are meeting their Emergency Response obligations. Often organisations do find that when they are put to the test, their emergency preparedness fails to meet their own expectations and that of the authorities. For Emergency Response Plans to remain current and effective, they MUST be reviewed on a regular basis and revised where necessary. The Australian Environment Business Network (AEBN) together with the experts have developed this Workshop to provide the latest Emergency Response laws from across Australia; guidance to Develop, Update and Implement an Emergency Response Plan; the emergency management process; and much more... The Workshop will provide a legal, regulatory and practical understanding of emergency management from an environment, occupational, health and safety perspective.

PROUD PRINCIPAL PARTNER: GUTHRIE LEGAL - www.guthrie-legal.com

Are you confident that you can demonstrate compliance to the Environment Regulators? This practical Workshop will provide guidance and a practical approach, by leading lawyers and environmental management experts, on how to demonstrate environmental compliance to the Regulators across Australia. The Workshop will also explore compliance under the new Victorian Environment Protection (Amendment) Act that is proposed to come into effect on 1 July 2020. The Workshop is designed to assist you to prevent risk to your organisation and its Directors.

PROUD PRINCIPAL PARTNERS: V & C ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS and GUTHRIE LEGAL

Are you prepared to respond to a visit and/or investigation by the Environment and Safety Regulators? Do you fully understand your RIGHTS and OBLIGATIONS when dealing with the Regulators? At times, in spite of you having good planning and procedures in place, sometimes things just go wrong - whether it be from equipment failure, third party interventions or mistakes being made, incidents at industrial sites do occur. At this practical Workshop, leading Environmental, Planning and Safety lawyers and experts will provide you with the tools and guidance to effectively communicate with Regulators to minimise risk to your organisation and Directors. The Workshop will explore - Who are the Regulators from across Australia; What are their Powers across jurisdictions such as powers of Entry, Search and Seizure...; Understand your legal Rights and Obligations; and more. The Workshop will also explore new compliance obligations under new Victorian Environmental laws scheduled to come into effect in July 2020.

PROUD PRINCIPAL PARTNERS: V & C ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS and GUTHRIE LEGAL

AEBN's midyear environmental compliance Seminar will detail the proposed Victorian Environment Protection Regulations, Standards...from a Regulatory, Legal and environmental management experts perspective; as well as changes to Federal and State laws and funding from across Australia for Business. The Seminar has been developed to assist you and your organisation to prepare for the changes in order to remain compliant. PLEASE NOTE: AEBN Members will have the opportunity, at the Seminar, to provide feedback on the proposed Victorian Environment Protection Regulations, Standards... Feedback by Members will be collated to form part of AEBN's Submission (on behalf of Members) to EPA Victoria. We acknowledge and sincerely thank, Stefan Fielder and the legal team at Russell Kennedy Lawyers for their expertise and assistance of the AEBN Submission.

PROUD PRINCIPAL PARTNER: RUSSELL KENNEDY LAWYERS - www.russellkennedy.com.au

Join us for AEBN Member Networking Drinks from 4.30pm to 5.30pm on 20 SEPTEMBER 2019 at the Conference Rooms, Russell Kennedy Lawyers, L12, 469 La Trobe Street Melbourne. AEBN Member Networking Drinks is a relaxed and enjoyable opportunity - for all AEBN Members, including delegates attending the Seminar on 20 September 2019 - to catch up with friends and meet new contacts. Please join us! No charge.

PROUD PRINCIPAL PARTNER: RUSSELL KENNEDY LAWYERS - www.russellkennedy.com.au

Covering comprehensive DETAILS of the proposed and new Contaminated Land Laws for Victoria; Update of changes to Contaminated Land laws for the Commonwealth, NSW, QLD, SA & WA; and Best practice options for managing contaminated land. The Australian Environment Business Network (AEBN) together with Principal Partner - MinterEllison Lawyers and contaminated land management experts, Peter J Ramsay & Assoc, have developed this Seminar to bring you up to speed with changes to laws in VIC, NSW, QLD, SA, WA and the Commonwealth; and provide best practice options for managing contaminated land. The Seminar will provide a regulatory, legal and contaminated land management experts' perspective to assist you in understanding your obligations to prevent the pitfalls.

Troubleshooting session: Participants are encouraged to bring along challenging issues for troubleshooting with the experts.

PROUD PRINCIPAL PARTNER: MinterEllison Lawyers
Proud Workshop Partner: Peter J Ramsay & Assoc

INTRODUCTORY WORKSHOP AND NEW REGULATORY CHANGES TO DANGEROUS GOODS, GHS AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES/CHEMICALS

The Australian Environment Business Network (AEBN) has developed the Introductory Level to Dangerous Goods, Hazardous Substances and GHS Workshop to bring you up to speed with the - Regulatory framework, Identification, Classification, Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and Labelling of Dangerous Goods, Hazardous Substances/Chemicals and Globally Harmonised System for the Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS), including recent regulatory changes to ensure you and your organisation are compliant.
Organisations have an obligation to ensure your site is compliant with dangerous goods laws and requirements and that 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. NOTE: Please advise the AEBN of the state(s) and territories that you have responsibility for, to ensure this information is covered in this Workshop.

INTERMEDIATE WORKSHOP AND NEW REGULATORY CHANGES TO DANGEROUS GOODS AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES/CHEMICALS

This practical Workshop is designed to bring you up to speed with the regulatory requirements and practical applications for the safe Storage and Handling, and Transport by Road and Rail of Dangerous Goods including Hazardous Substances/Chemicals to Intermediate Level. The Workshop will also compare Dangerous Goods and Hazardous Substances/Chemical laws and requirements between Australian states and territories. 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. Note: Please advise the AEBN of the state(s) and territories that you have responsibility for, to ensure this information is covered in this Workshop.

A PRACTICAL COURSE FOR PERSONNEL RESPONSIBLE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL AND SUSTAINABILITY MATTERS WITHIN THEIR ORGANISATION.

This 2 day Course is designed to take you through the latest practical applications and tools on how to best manage environmental responsibility within your organisation. The Course will include an understanding of the environmental regulatory framework within the Commonwealth, States and Territories and will cover recent major reforms from across Australia. The Course will provide a legal perspective on environmental obligations and responsibilities of businesses operating in Australia, in order to prevent the pitfalls. The Course will be delivered by leading environmental, energy and legal experts. Failure to understand and comply with your organisation's environmental obligations can result in significant penalties to your Directors and business.

The AEBN wishes to sincerely thank proud PRINCIPAL PARTNER - PETER J RAMSAY & ASSOCIATES - www.pjra.com.au

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS: THE HON ANGUS TAYLOR, FED MINISTER FOR ENERGY & EMISSIONS REDUCTION; DR CATHY WILKINSON, CEO EPA VICTORIA

PLAN FOR 2020: The 2020 AEBN National Conference will focus on changes expected OVER THE NEXT 12 MONTHS, covering Federal, States and Territories - on environmental compliance, considerations for businesses that relate to climate risk, new energy and waste developments and laws, and funding from across Australia. The Conference is designed for industry, business and councils from across Australia to assist you to PLAN FOR 2020 in order to remain compliant. You will hear an all-round perspective by key Regulators, leading environmental lawyers - Russell Kennedy Lawyers, environment, climate change and energy experts – to assist you in understanding IF, HOW and WHEN change should be implemented within your business operations.

We sincerely thank proud PRINCIPAL PARTNER - RUSSELL KENNEDY LAWYERS, www.russellkennedy.com.au

Join us for AEBN MEMBER NETWORKING DRINKS from 4.30pm on 6 MARCH 2020 in Melbourne. This is an excellent opportunity to catch up with friends and meet new contacts. This event will take place immediately after the 2020 AEBN National Conference: Environment, Climate Change and Energy on 6 March 2020. An event for all AEBN Members. No charge to attend.

PROUD PRINCIPAL PARTNER - RUSSELL KENNEDY LAWYERS www.russellkennedy.com.au