The QLD Government has released a Regulatory position statement Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in organic material processing (composting) that…[Read More]
Queensland News
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Regulatory Position Statement and Information Sheet on PFAS in organic material processing (composting)
Environmental Protection (Powers and Penalties) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024 – Introduced to QLD Parliament
The Environmental Protection (Powers and Penalties) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024 was introduced into Queensland Parliament on 13 February…[Read More]
Asbestos found in NuGrow Ipswich
In South East QLD, the QLD Department of Environment, Science and Innovation (DESI) and the Asbestos Safety Unit of Workplace…[Read More]
Stockpiling green waste results in enforcement action
Stockpiling of green waste at a site in Swanbank QLD has seen the QLD Department of Environment, Science and Innovation…[Read More]
Offensive odours result in DESI filing restraint order application against company
The QLD Department of Environment, Science and Innovation (DESI) has filed a restraint order application against NuGrow Ipswich Pty Ltd…[Read More]
Additional waste levy exemptions
As a result of severe weather events in QLD during January 2024, the QLD Department of Environment, Science and Innovation…[Read More]
Minor updates to the end of waste code for irrigation of associated water (CSG water)
Updates have been made to the end of waste (EOW) code irrigation of associated water (including CSG water) to streamline…[Read More]
Draft amendment of end of waste (EOW) code – Plasterboard: Comment sought
The QLD Department of Environment, Science and Innovation is proposing to amend the current end of waste (EOW) code for…[Read More]
Draft updates to the Landfill siting, Design, Operation and Rehabilitation Guideline: Comment sought
The QLD Department of Environment, Science and Innovation is seeking feedback on the draft updates to the Landfill siting, design,…[Read More]
Draft landfill siting, design, operation and closure guideline: Comment sought
The QLD Department of Environment and Science (DES) is seeking feedback on proposed changes to the Landfill siting, design, operation…[Read More]