On 1 May 2024, the annual Get the Site Right campaign began as NSW EPA warns Builders and developers about…[Read More]
New South Wales News
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Latest NSW emissions projections
Published: May 1, 2024
The NSW Government has released the latest NSW emissions projections that confirm expectations that more is needed to meet emissions…[Read More]
Changes to NSW environmental laws intended to strengthen the regulation of industrial chemicals
Published: April 17, 2024
The NSW Government has made changes to the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 (POEO Act) to strengthen the…[Read More]
Waste levy waived for NSW flood effected areas
Published: April 17, 2024
NSW EPA is extending the waste levy waiver for a number of NSW local government areas that have been affected…[Read More]
$10.4M to 5 councils to deliver FOGO recycling services
Published: April 17, 2024
NSW EPA has allocated grants to 5 councils to share $10.4M to deliver new food organics and garden organics (FOGO)…[Read More]
NSW Environment Protection Legislation Amendment (Stronger Regulation and Penalties) Bill 2024: Passes NSW Parliament
Published: March 27, 2024
The NSW Environment Protection Legislation Amendment (Stronger Regulation and Penalties) Bill 2024 (EPLA Bill) was passed by Parliament on 21 March 2024,…[Read More]
Environment Legislation Amendment (Hazardous Chemicals) Bill 2024: Passes NSW Parliament
Published: March 27, 2024
The Environmental Legislation Amendment (Hazardous Chemicals) Bill 2024, which implements a new national standard for the environmental risk management of industrial…[Read More]
New grants programs now open to reduce food waste
Published: March 27, 2024
The NSW Government has announced the opening of two new grants programs in NSW in an effort to reduce the…[Read More]
Protection of the Environment Operations (Waste) Amendment (Waste Facility Contributions) Regulations 2024 – Effective 1 March 2024
Published: March 12, 2024
The NSW Government announced that the Protection of the Environment Operations (Waste) Amendment (Waste Facility Contributions) Regulation 2024 commenced on 1…[Read More]
Update on Asbestos in mulch: Supply chain tracing completed by NSW EPA
Published: March 12, 2024
NSW EPA has announced it has reached the end of the supply chain as it traces mulch linked to the…[Read More]
