Effective 1 September 2023, Queensland has now banned on additional single-use plastic items, therefore, businesses in Queensland are no longer able…[Read More]
Queensland News
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Submissions on Draft End of Waste (EOW) Code – Biochar
Published: August 29, 2023
The QLD Department of Environment and Science (DES) has developed a Submissions on draft end of waste (EOW) code –…[Read More]
FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Growing the Recovery of Organic Waste via Food Organic and Garden Organics (Grown FOGO) Fund – SE QLD
Published: August 29, 2023
Organic waste makes up around half of what Queenslanders throw away each week in their kerbside waste (red lid) bin.…[Read More]
Waste Reduction and Recycling and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2023: Commenced 2 June 2023
Published: July 31, 2023
In QLD, the Waste Reduction and Recycling and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2023 (the WRROLA Act) commenced on 2 June 2023.The WRROLA…[Read More]
Sunset review of the Waste Reduction and Recycling Regulation 2011: Comment sought
Published: July 31, 2023
The QLD Government has announced that the Waste Reduction and Recycling Regulation 2011 is due to expire on 31 August…[Read More]
DIY Asbestos removal by homeowners in QLD: Comment sought
Published: July 31, 2023
QLD Health is seeking your feedback on whether changes to the current asbestos 10-square metre rule (’10m2 rule’) removal provisions under the Public…[Read More]
Sugarcane growers to benefit from specialised support
Published: July 31, 2023
Sugarcane growers committed to reducing nutrient run-off into the Great Barrier Reef will soon have access to specialised support through…[Read More]
Final Report of the Review of the Electrical Safety Act 2002: Comment sought
Published: July 3, 2023
The QLD Government is seeking feedback on the recommendations made in the Final Report of the Review of Queensland’s Electrical…[Read More]
Significant investment in renewable energy
Published: June 19, 2023
The Queensland government has announced in the 23-24 Budget a total capital investment of $19 billion over 4 years to support…[Read More]
Consultation on Lake Eyre Basin options
Published: June 12, 2023
The Queensland government has initiated a consultation process to gather public feedback on options aimed at protecting the Queensland section…[Read More]
