Victorian News

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Legislation introduced to ban single-use and lightweight plastic shopping bags in Victoria: Commences 1 November 2019

The Victorian Government has introduced legislation into Parliament to ban lightweight, single-use plastic shopping bags across Victoria from 1 November…[Read More]

Mineral resources Regulations: Gazetted

The Victorian Government has gazetted the Mineral Resources (Sustainable Development) (Mineral Industries) Regulations 2019.A number of amendments were made to…[Read More]

Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act – Introduced into Victorian Parliament

The Victorian Government has introduced into Parliament the Flora and Fauna Guarantee Amendment Bill.The Bill amends the existing Act to…[Read More]

EPA Victoria fines recycling facility over $16,000

The Victorian Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has fine a recycling facility over $16,000 for breaching the requirements of statutory notices…[Read More]

REMINDER: Parliamentary Committee Inquiry into Victoria’s recycling sector: Have your say!

As reported in the 15 March 2019 edition of this newsletter, Victorian is to have a parliamentary inquiry into recycling…[Read More]

Hazardous waste disposal facility fire in Melbourne’s north

This morning’s incident of another chemical fire in Melbourne’s North is a stark reminder to us all of our obligations…[Read More]

EPA Victoria orders recycling facility to cease accepting waste

The Victorian Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has ordered a construction materials recycling facility to stop accepting combustible recyclable and waste…[Read More]

Updates to requirements for lighting activities

The Victorian Essential Services Commission (ESC) has released updates to the requirements for lighting activities under the Victorian Energy Upgrades…[Read More]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Resource Recovery Infrastructure Fund

The latest round of funding for the Victorian Government Resource Recovery Infrastructure Fund is now open.The round 4 funding offers…[Read More]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Research Development and Demonstration Grants

Applications are now open for round 2 of the Research, Development and Demonstration grants program, which supports research, development and…[Read More]

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