The Queensland Government has announced it will ban the future use of the chemical firefighting foams which are at the…[Read More]
Dangerous goods storage and handling
Release of web tool for sugarcane farmers
Published: July 15, 2016
The Queensland Government has announced the release of an on-line tool that helps sugarcane farmers plan and manage fertiliser application…[Read More]
enHealth issues statement on interim guidance for per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances
Published: July 1, 2016
Environmental Health Standing Committee (enHealth) of the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee has released interim nation guidance on human health…[Read More]
Perfluorinated chemicals (PFCs) – their hazards New factsheet released
Published: July 1, 2016
EPA Victoria has released a factsheet on perfluorinated chemicals. Perfluorinated chemicals (PFCs) have historically been used in firefighting foams and other…[Read More]
NSW EPA issues fines and official cautions to turf farms
Published: June 24, 2016
NSW Environment Protection Authority (NSW EPA) has completed a blitz on pesticide non-compliance at turf farms in the Hunter Valley…[Read More]
PFCs at Gold Coast Airport to be further investigated
Published: June 9, 2016
A comprehensive assessment into the presence of perfluorinated compounds (PFCs) at Gold Coast Airport has been requested by NSW EPA…[Read More]
Australian Dangerous Goods Code 7.4 (ADG 7.4) – updated and proposed changes
Published: April 22, 2016
The National Transport Commission (NTC) released an update on actual and proposed changes to the Australian Dangerous Goods Code Edition…[Read More]
Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority seeks input on User Guides
Published: April 22, 2016
The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has published two user guides on the use of international data, standards…[Read More]
Industrial chemicals discussion paper – Released for comment
Published: April 1, 2016
The Federal Department of Environment has released the National Standard for Environmental Risk Management of Industrial Chemicals Discussion Paper for…[Read More]
NSW Government provides grants to councils to improve landfill management
Published: March 18, 2016
NSW Environment Minister Mark Speakman has announced 20 regional and rural councils will receive a share of almost $3 million…[Read More]
