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ACCUs for Carbon Capture and Storage at Moomba Facility in South Australia

The Clean Energy Regulator (CER) has issued Australian carbon credit units (ACCUs) for abatement at a carbon capture and storage (CCS) project in South Australia. The […]

Concrete Company Fined for Allowing Alkaline Wastewater into Stormwater Drain

EPA Victoria has fined a concrete company $4,070 after EPA officers found highly alkaline wastewater flowing from its Port Melbourne site into a stormwater drain. The […]

New PFAS monitoring requirements: Comment sought

The NSW EPA is consulting on proposed PFAS monitoring requirements for licensed landfill and sewage treatment plant (STP) operators and other stakeholders. The draft Landfill and […]

Next step to phase out plastics and harmful chemicals in NSW

The NSW EPA is taking the next step of its Plastics Plan 2.0 to further reduce single-use and problematic plastics, timed ahead of National Recycling Week. […]

Queensland Energy Roadmap: Released

The QLD Government has released the QLD Energy Roadmap 2025 that sets out a practical and forward-looking plan to secure affordable, reliable and sustainable energy for […]

Environmental Protection Amendment Bill 2025 introduced to Parliament

The QLD Government has introduced to Parliament on 20 November 2025 the Environmental Protection (Efficiency and Streamlining) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025 to modernise and […]

EPA SA reminds Waste Transport Drivers to ‘Cover Up’

The SA EPA is urging licensed waste transport operators to “Cover Up” and ensure all waste loads are properly secured in line with the Environment Protection […]

Circular Business and Market Development Grants available for SA businesses

Green Industries SA has announced the SA Circular Business and Market Development Grant program that aims to assist businesses, local authorities, industry groups, not-for-profit organisations, social […]

EPA WA welcomes new Deputy Chair Jane Bennett

The WA Environment Minister Matthew Swinbourn has appointed Jane Bennett to the role of Deputy Chair of WA EPA.  Ms Bennett, an WA EPA member since […]

Environment Protection Reform Bill 2025 Introduced to Parliament

The Federal Government has introduced the Environment Protection Reform Bill 2025 to the House of Representatives, marking the next stage of reforms to the Environment Protection […]

The Guarantee of Origin (GO) Scheme

On 3 November 2025, the Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) announced the formal launch of the Guarantee of Origin (GO) […]

Draft National Climate Scenario Guidance: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) has released the draft National Climate Scenario Guidance for consultation. Feedback is invited until […]

Australia to Present Climate-Smart Agriculture Initiatives at COP30

The Federal Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) is representing Australia at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, to highlight national […]

Water Price Review 2026 (Melbourne Water & North East Water)

The Essential Services Commission is reviewing proposed water prices and service outcomes from Melbourne Water and North East Water for the period starting 1 July 2026.  […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Integrated Water Management Grants

The Victorian Government has announced funding through the Integrated Water Management Grants program to support projects that improve sustainable water use.  The funding aims to increase […]

New laws for business to separate food waste from general waste: Commence 1 July 2026

NSW EPA has advised NSW businesses and institutions that sell or handle food such as supermarkets, cafes, schools and hotels, are required to separate food waste […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: NSW Electric Vehicle (EV) Strategy: Opens

The NSW Government has released the NSW Electric Vehicle (EV) Strategy, outlining plans to expand EV charging infrastructure and support EV adoption across the state.  The […]

NSW EPA conducts pesticide compliance blitz on Mid North Coast Berry Farms

NSW EPA officers recently carried out a targeted pesticides compliance blitz across blueberry and raspberry farms in the Coffs Harbour and Nambucca regions. Approximately 20 farms […]

NSW EPA orders beauty brands to remove products containing microbeads

The NSW EPA has directed beauty brands to stop supplying personal care products containing plastic microbeads, strengthening the enforcement of the state’s plastics ban. Plastic microbeads […]

NSW EPA announces restructure

NSW EPA has announced a proposed organisational restructure aimed at improving efficiency, strengthening environmental oversight and ensuring long-term financial sustainability. NSW EPA advise that the changes […]

Improving work health and safety in the NSW sawmilling industry: Comment sought

SafeWork NSW has drafted an updated Sawmilling industry code of practice following consultation with stakeholders.   SafeWork NSW have created a draft code to better meet modern safety standards […]

Draft Reef 2050 Catchment Water Quality Strategy: Comment sought

The QLD Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation is seeking feedback on the draft Reef 2050 Catchment Water Quality Strategy.  The Strategy is the […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: For businesses with operations in QLD

The QLD Government is providing the following funding to QLD businesses to assist with waste and resource recovery programs: Resource Recovery Boost Fund Local Government Battery […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Circular Business and Market Development Grants: Opens

Businesses and organisations with operations in SA can now apply for funding through Green Industries SA’s Circular Business and Market Development Grants program. The program aims […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: 2025 SA Gas Initiative

The SA Department for Energy and Mining is seeking proposals for the 2025 SA Gas Initiative, a $17.5 million grant program supporting gas supply, storage and […]

Tender Opens for 700 MW of Firming Energy Capacity in South Australia

The SA Government is seeking tenders to supply 700 megawatts of long-duration dispatchable electricity capacity as part of the Firm Energy Reliability Mechanism (FERM).  The mechanism […]

Environment Online enhances environmental assessment process

The WA Department of Water and Environmental Regulation has introduced a significant upgrade to Environment Online, making it easier for customers to submit biodiversity and marine […]

Clean Energy Regulator Issues 2025–26 Compliance Update

The Federal Clean Energy Regulator (CER) has released the Compliance Update for 2025–26, outlining key compliance expectations, areas of enforcement focus and recent regulatory actions across […]

Migration of Australian Carbon Credit Units to New Registry to Begin 7 November

The Clean Energy Regulator has confirmed that the migration of Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs) from the Australian National Registry of Emissions Units (ANREU) to new […]

Consultation Opens on 2026 Review of the Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) Scheme

The Climate Change Authority (CCA) has commenced public consultation to inform its 2026 statutory review of the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative) Act 2011, which underpins […]

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