2025 Annual Climate Change Progress Reports: Released
February 10, 2026
NEWS Portal
Enviroment Network Weekly (ENW) E-News – Chemicals
The articles that appear on this site, are articles that appear in AEBN’s ENW e-news which is distributed to members each fortnight. SEARCHING FOR ARTICLES: Articles are placed in a chronological format. You may SEARCH ( refer to right column ) for articles by using the ‘Search’ feature on this site, OR you can search by –
- TOPIC (links provided to the right side of this site under ‘TOPIC TAGS’);
- STATE (links to the right side of this page under ‘NEWS’); or
- DATE.
The National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme (NICNAS) is seeking feedback on proposed changes to the new scheme’s draft General Rules, with the release of […]
This morning’s incident of another chemical fire in Melbourne’s North is a stark reminder to us all of our obligations in relation to the safe and […]
Consultation has commenced on the PFAS National Environmental Management Plan (NEMP) version 2.0. The PFAS NEMP was published in February 2018 following agreement by the Australian […]
Further to AEBN’s article that appeared in the National ENW e-news – 22 February 2019 edition, the Industrial Chemicals Bill 2017 (IC Bill) has passed […]
The Industrial Chemicals (Notification and Assessment) Amendment Bill 2017, which is part of a package of six bills to establish a new national regulatory scheme for […]
NSW EPA has extended a key heavy vehicle road safety initiative to all dangerous goods tank trailers. The New South Wales Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has […]
Safe Work Australia has released a guide on managing risks of storing chemicals in the workplace. The guide is designed to help small to medium businesses […]
The South Australian EPA is consulting on a Bill to update and modernise the Radiation Protection and Control Act 1982. The Act regulates radiation use across […]
The South Australian Government has announced a $50 million Grid Scale Storage Fund, which aims to accelerate the roll-out of grid-scale energy storage infrastructure and address […]
The Victorian Government gazetted the Dangerous Goods (Transport by Road or Rail) Regulations 2018 (the Regulations) on 10 October 2018. The Regulations largely remake the existing […]
NSW EPA regulates the transport of dangerous goods in NSW. NSW EPA has released a new inspection manual for dangerous goods tanker vehicles will help transporters […]
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has commenced prosecution proceedings in the Land and Environment Court against a Central Coast man and separately, the Central Coast […]
As reported in the AEBN ENW 8 June 2018 edition, the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail (ADG Code) Version […]
Worksafe Victoria has released the final July 2018 updated version of the Compliance code: Hazardous substances. The updated code provides practical guidance on how to comply […]
The Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) and Worksafe are continuing their blitz on industrial sites in the West Footscray area, in response to the recent factory […]
The Western Australian Government has released an information sheet summarising the amendments made to the WA Dangerous Goods Safety (Road and Rail Transport of Non-explosives) Regulations […]
WorkSafe Victoria has released an updated compliance code for hazardous substances. The compliance code provides practical guidance on how to comply with the obligations under Victoria’s […]
In Victoria, the Dangerous Goods (Transport by Road or Rail) Regulations 2008 (existing DG TRR Regulations) will expire in December 2018. WorkSafe Victoria is undertaking a […]
The Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail (ADG) is set to be updated from ADG 7.5 Edition to version ADG […]
NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has fined a company $15,000 for the inappropriate storage of materials at their composting facility. EPA officers inspected the site in […]
The Federal Department of the Environment and Energy has released the 2016-17 National Pollutant Inventory (NPI) data. The NPI contains the reported emission estimates for over […]
On 29 March 2018, the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) adopts changes to hazardous chemicals regulation which bring it into line with the Commonwealth and other […]
The Federal Government has announced the delay of the commencement of the new Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS) until 1 July 2019.
The Federal, state and territory environment ministers have endorsed the PFAS National Environmental Management Plan. PFAS are manufactured chemicals that have been used in a range […]
The New South Wales Environment Protection Authority has released the EPA Grants Management Policy. The policy is intended to provide more detailed guidance about grants administration […]
The Federal Department of the Environment and Energy has released a Regulation Impact Statement (RIS) on options for a national phase out of perfluorooctane sulfonic acid […]
The National Transport Commission is seeking comment on proposed amendments to the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail Edition, as […]
The NSW EPA has released the following new guidelines: Blueberry industry guidance fact sheet (December 2017) provides guidance for blueberry farmers on the safe use of […]
SA is undergoing Waste Reforms. As part of the reforms, on 30 January 2018, the South Australian Government gazetted the Environment Protection (Water Quality) Amendment Policy […]
The Western Australian Government has released a position statement on managing per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination in Western Australia. The statement also includes a list […]
Seach Now
Disclaimer
Disclaimer: All information on this site is of a general nature only and is not intended to be relied upon as, nor to be a substitute for, specific legal professional advice. No responsibility for the loss occasioned to any person acting on or refraining from action as a result of any material published can be accepted.
Upcoming Events
News
Topic Tags
Latest Post
Gas Market Review: Comments Sought
February 10, 2026
Water Efficiency Labelling Changes: Comments Sought
February 10, 2026
Round 2 of Powering the Regions Grants announced
February 10, 2026
Victorian Climate Change Strategy 2026-2030: Released
February 10, 2026
New Methods for Calculation of Financial Assurances: Comment sought
February 10, 2026
