As part of the carbon tax repeal process, the Federal Government has released exposure drafts of the following associated legislative…[Read More]
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Draft Amendment to the National Directory for Radiation Protection – Disposal of Radioactive Material – Comment Sought
Published: June 27, 2014
The Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPNSA) has released a draft amendment to the National Directory for Radiation…[Read More]
Green Army legislation passes in Senate
Published: June 27, 2014
The Green Army legislation was passed in the Senate this week. The Green Army program is a hands-on, practical, grassroots…[Read More]
Carbon tax repeal – state of play
Published: June 27, 2014
On 23 June 2014, the Federal Government reintroduced a package of Bills to the House of Representatives to repeal the…[Read More]
Bill to implement Emissions Reduction Fund introduced to House of Representatives
Published: June 20, 2014
On 18 June 2014, the Federal Government introduced the Bill, to the House of Representatives, that will implement the Emissions…[Read More]
Energy Efficiency Opportunities (Repeal) Bill 2014 – Introduced to Senate
Published: June 20, 2014
On 16 June 2014, the Energy Efficiency Opportunities (Repeal) Bill 2014 was introduced to the Senate after being passed recently…[Read More]
Australian Renewable Energy Agency (Repeal) Bill 2014 – Introduced to House of Representative
Published: June 20, 2014
On 19 June 2014, the Federal Government introduced the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (Repeal) Bill 2014 to the House of…[Read More]
2014/15 Australian Packaging Covenant Funding Round Open
Published: June 20, 2014
The Australian Packaging Covenant (APC) has announced the opening of its 2014/15 funding Round. The APC is a sustainable packaging…[Read More]
Reducing nutrient, pesticides and sediments discharge in the Reef – report released
Published: June 20, 2014
The Federal Department of Environment has released a report, Australian Government Reef Achievements 2008-2013 that provides information on the success…[Read More]
New site sought for National Radiactive Waste Management Facility
Published: June 20, 2014
Federal Minister for Industry, Ian Macfarlane has announced that the Northern Land Council has withdrawn its nomination of the Muckaty…[Read More]
