With the recent changes to China's National Sword policy, Australian businesses will now face new challenges in relation to waste management and reduction. To assist you and your organisation, the Australian Environment Business Network (AEBN) has brought together leading experts from across Australia to explore current drivers within the waste industry and to demonstrate how businesses can best respond and manage these issues. The Seminar will include China's National Sword policy; the latest changes to waste laws and requirements from across Australia,; FOUR case studies by leading businesses on cost effective methods for managing waste, showcasing technologies implemented within businesses that show significant waste reductions and significant cost savings to organisations. The Seminar will include the latest funding, grants and government initiatives available to businesses.

ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE AND NEW ENERGY DEVELOPMENTS FOR BUSINESSES: The Australian Environment Business Network (AEBN) have developed this Seminar to provide details of Victoria's new environmental law, the Environment Protection Amendment Act 2018, that became law on 28 August 2018; including the latest changes from across Australia on environmental compliance; new energy developments and Funding opportunities - to ensure you are up to date with your obligations and remain compliant. You will hear an all-round perspective by the Regulators, lawyers, environment and energy experts to assist you in understanding IF, HOW and WHEN change should be implemented within your business operations.

AEBN MEMBER NETWORKING DRINKS: For all AEBN Members, and delegates attending the Seminar. Commencing at 4.30pm to 5.30pm on 13 September 2018. Please join us.

Join us for AEBN Member Networking Drinks from 4.30pm to 5.30pm on 13 SEPTEMBER 2018 at the Treacy Centre, Parkville. AEBN Member Networking Drinks is a relaxed and enjoyable opportunity for AEBN Members (and non-member delegates attending the Seminar on 13 Sept 2018) to catch up with friends and meet new contacts – providing you with ideas, leads and solutions. Please join us! No charge.

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 framework and practical applications for the Storage and Handling, and Road and Rail Transport 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 site is compliant with dangerous goods laws and that staff receive appropriate training. 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.

PROUD PRINCIPAL PARTNER: PETER J RAMSAY & ASSOCIATES with Support Partners: V&C Environmental Consulting and Guthrie Legal.

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS:
1. THE HON LILY D'AMBROSIO, Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change (Vic);
2. DR CATHY WILKINSON, CEO EPA Victoria;
3. PROF MARK HOWDEN, Vice Chair IPCC and Director of Climate Change Institute at ANU

The Australian Environment Business Network (AEBN) together with Principal Partner, Russell Kennedy Lawyers have scheduled the forthcoming 2019 AEBN National Conference: Environment, Climate Change and Energy for industry, business and councils Australia wide to provide details of the changes expected OVER THE NEXT 12 MONTHS on environmental laws and compliance from across Australia; the latest science on climate change; the latest energy developments and funding from across Australia. You will hear an all-round perspective by the key Regulators, leading environmental lawyers – Russell Kennedy, environment, climate change and energy experts – to assist you in understanding IF, HOW and WHEN change should be implemented within your business operations. The Conference is designed to assist you to PLAN FOR 2019.

The AEBN wishes to sincerely thank our proud PRINCIPAL PARTNER - RUSSELL KENNEDY LAWYERS (www.rk.com.au)

The Australian Environment Business Network (AEBN) together with proud Principal Partner, Russell Kennedy, invites all AEBN Members (including delegates attending the 2019 AEBN National Conference: Environment, Climate Change and Energy on 1 March 2019) to attend the forthcoming AEBN Member Networking Drinks at 4.30pm to 5.30pm on 1 March 2019 at the Conference Rooms, Russell Kennedy Lawyers, L12, 469 La Trobe Street, Melbourne. Please join us for drinks and nibbles whilst catching up with friends and meeting new contacts. No charge to attend!

The AEBN wishes to sincerely thank proud PRINCIPAL PARTNER – RUSSELL KENNEDY LAWYERS - www.rk.com.au

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

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.

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