Article by: Vic Natoli, Director, V&C Environmental Many individuals gain qualifications in environmental science, however, few undertake specific training in…[Read More]
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Carbon tax survives Senate vote
Published: July 14, 2014
An amended bill, that addresses the concerns of the Palmer United Party (PUP), is expected to be presented to the…[Read More]
Changes to ASX sustainability disclosure
Published: July 14, 2014
The Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) has released changes to the third edition of the Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations under…[Read More]
Investigation into environmental impacts of leach tank failure at Ranger uranium mine – Interim Report released
Published: July 14, 2014
An Interim Report has been released by the Federal Department of Environment into a December 2013 incident where a Leach…[Read More]
Streamlining environmental assessment process between Commonwealth and ACT
Published: July 14, 2014
The Commonwealth and ACT Governments have signed a new assessment bilaterial agreement in order to remove duplication and provide a…[Read More]
Rollout of 20 MillionTrees Program – Feedback sought
Published: July 14, 2014
The Federal Government has committed $50 million over 4 years to the 20 Million Trees Programme with funding to commence…[Read More]
Impacts on Landfill/Waste after repeal of carbon tax
Published: July 4, 2014
At present, Landfill and waste facilities that accept solid waste above a set target are required to report their emissions…[Read More]
Exposure draft Carbon Abatement Contract and discussion paper – Comment Sought
Published: July 4, 2014
The Clean Energy Regulator has released for comment an exposure draft of the Carbon Abatement Contract to be used for…[Read More]
TENDER – Tender now open for Construction, Ownership and Operation of Deer Park (Victoria) Terminal Station (Current electricity capacity constraints at terminal stations)
Published: July 4, 2014
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO), Powercor Australia and Jemena Electricity Networks (Jemena) have identified electricity capacity constraints at terminal…[Read More]
Support for exploration companies – launch of Exploration Development Incentive
Published: July 4, 2014
This week, the Federal Minister for Industry, Ian Macfarlane launched the Exploration Development Incentive, which is expected to assist junior…[Read More]
