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AICIS to Collect Information on the Introduction and Use of PFAS in Australia

The Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS) has announced a new national information collection on the introduction and use of per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in […]

Advisory Committee on Environmental Management of Industrial Chemicals – Applications Open

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) has opened applications for membership to the Advisory Committee on the Environmental Management of […]

EPA Conducts Snap Inspections of Western Melbourne Warehouses Handling Dangerous Goods

EPA Victoria has conducted a series of unannounced inspections at warehouses and logistics facilities in Melbourne’s western suburbs as part of a compliance program targeting the […]

Consultation Opens on Draft Product Lifecycle Responsibility Regulation

The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has released the draft Product Lifecycle Responsibility Regulation and Regulatory Impact Statement (RIS) for public consultation. The draft Regulation establishes […]

Industrial Chemicals Environment Protection Policy

A notice has been published in the SA Government Gazette advising of the intention to prepare a draft environment protection policy relating to industrial chemicals. The […]

Australian Industrial Chemical Introduction Scheme (AICIS) Annual Declarations

The Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (formerly NICNAS) has opened submissions for the 2024–25 annual declaration.    The annual declaration confirms that any industrial chemicals introduced […]

Chemical manufacturer ordered to pay $300,000 over Elwood/St Kilda beach spill

EPA Victoria has secured civil penalties against a chemical manufacturer after a 28,000-litre spill of an industrial chemical reached Elwood and St Kilda beaches in January […]

Penalty issued for importing unlicensed greenhouse gas equipment

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has issued a penalty of $18 780 to a company for importing unlicensed greenhouse gas […]

IChEMS proposed management of 6 standards: Comment sought

The Advisory Committee on the Environmental Management of Industrial Chemicals (IChEMS Advisory Committee) is seeking feedback on the following proposed management of 6 standards: Decabromodiphenyl ethane […]

PFAS National Environmental Plan Version 3.0

Just a reminder that there is an updated version of the PFAS National Environmental Management Plan version 3.0 (PFAS NEMP 3.0) that was released in December […]

Proposed new drinking water guidelines has lower recommended value of PFAS

The NSW Government has welcomed the National Health and Medical Research Centre (NHMRC) release of proposed new drinking water guidelines for public consultation. The state’s water authorities, […]

Provisions for Transport of Explosive in ADG Code Supplementary Consultation Paper: Comment sought

The National Transport Commission has released the Provisions for the transport of explosives in the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and […]

Draft Code for the land transport of Dangerous Goods Consultation Regulatory Impact Statement: Comment sought

The National Transport Commission (NTC) has released the Draft Code for the land transport of Dangerous Goods Consultation Regulatory Impact Statement (C-RIS).  The purpose of this […]

The impacts of proposed introduction of new workplace exposure limits for 9 chemicals: Comment sought

Safe Work Australia is seeking your feedback on the consultation paper – The Impacts analysis of the proposed workplace exposure limits for 9 chemicals that aims […]

IChEMS proposed standards: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is seeking feedback on the proposed IChEMS standards on internationally recognised chemicals of concern and […]

Industrial Chemicals Environment Protection Policy

The SA Government has published in the SA Government Gazette giving notice of the intention to prepare a draft environment protection policy regarding industrial chemicals.

Australia’s National Inventory Report 2022

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has released the Australia’s National Inventory Report 2022 which is the second National Inventory Report […]

No excuse for breaching Dangerous Goods storage and handling requirements say EPA

On 2 February, a Distribution & Warehousing Specialists who is licensed to handle dangerous goods in Melbourne’s Western Suburbs was sentenced in the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court […]

Latest National Pollutant Inventory (NPI) data for 2022-23: Released

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has released Australia’s latest National Pollutant Inventory (NPI) data for 2022-23.  The NPI provides information […]

Proposed Industrial Chemicals Environmental Management Standard (IChEMS) decisions on internationally recognised chemicals of concern and lower-concern chemicals: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is seeking feedback on proposed standards under the Industrial Chemicals Environmental Management Standard (IChEMS). IChEMS is a […]

Changes to NSW environmental laws intended to strengthen the regulation of industrial chemicals

The NSW Government has made changes to the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 (POEO Act) to strengthen the regulation of industrial chemicals and align […]

Australian Dangerous Goods Code Comprehensive Review – Working Group Discussion Paper 10 Special Provisions: Comment sought

The National Transport Commission (NTC) is seeking stakeholder feedback for Working Group Paper 10 – Special provisions and conditions of carriage, loading, unloading and handling, as […]

Australian Dangerous Goods Code Review – Working Group Paper 11 – Draft tank and vehicle provisions: Comment sought

The National Transport Commission (NTC) is conducting a comprehensive review of the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail (the Code). […]

NSW Environment Protection Legislation Amendment (Stronger Regulation and Penalties) Bill 2024: Passes NSW Parliament

The NSW Environment Protection Legislation Amendment (Stronger Regulation and Penalties) Bill 2024 (EPLA Bill) was passed by Parliament on 21 March 2024, with the bill expected to commence […]

Environment Legislation Amendment (Hazardous Chemicals) Bill 2024: Passes NSW Parliament

The Environmental Legislation Amendment (Hazardous Chemicals) Bill 2024, which implements a new national standard for the environmental risk management of industrial chemicals, was passed by Parliament on […]

Draft industrial chemicals environment protection policy: Announced

SA EPA is intending to prepare a draft industrial chemicals environment protection policy. The purpose of the policy will be to implement the Commonwealth Industrial Chemicals […]

Consultation draft of Environment Protection (Industrial Chemicals) Regulations 2023: Comment sought

The WA Department of Water and Environmental Regulation is seeking your feedback on the Consultation draft of the Environmental Protection (Industrial Chemicals) Regulations 2023. Regulations are […]

Reform of Industrial Chemicals Environmental Management in NSW

NSW EPA is seeking your feedback on proposed changes to NSW environmental laws to strengthen the regulation of industrial chemicals in NSW to reduce the risk […]

Review of the Safe use of Pesticides including Herbicides in non-agricultural workplaces code of practice: Comment sought

SafeWork NSW is reviewing the Safe use of pesticides including herbicides in non-agricultural workplaces code of practice and is asking for your help to make sure […]

Applications open to join WA ChemCentre Board

WA’s ChemCentre is looking to recruit a new Board Director to replace a Board member. ChemCentre is encouraging applications from candidates with a proven track record […]

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