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A comprehensive assessment into the presence of perfluorinated compounds (PFCs) at Gold Coast Airport has been requested by NSW EPA after the discovery of the contaminant […]
The National Transport Commission (NTC) released an update on actual and proposed changes to the Australian Dangerous Goods Code Edition 7.4 (ADG 7.4). They are as […]
The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has published two user guides on the use of international data, standards and assessments for agricultural chemical […]
The Federal Department of Environment has released the National Standard for Environmental Risk Management of Industrial Chemicals Discussion Paper for public comment. The aim of the […]
NSW Environment Minister Mark Speakman has announced 20 regional and rural councils will receive a share of almost $3 million in grant funds to help address […]
A joint operation between the NSW EPA and the NSW Police has found a number of truck drivers transporting dangerous goods unsafely and incorrectly. In February […]
The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal has released the Draft Terms of Reference – Review of maximum price for wholesale Ethanol – February 2016. The move […]
The Federal Government has released the second consultation paper on Implementing Reforms to the National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme (NICNAS). The paper is open […]
NSW EPA is undertaking an investigation program to assess the historical legacy of perfluorinated compound (PFC) use across NSW. PFCs are a group of chemicals that […]
The National Transport Commission (NTC) has released an updated version of the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail – Edition […]
The Federal Department of Environment has released an Information Paper on the pathway for the design and implementation of the National Standard for the Environmental Risk […]
A meeting, held in Dubai, of countries who signed Montreal Protocol have agreed to a global phase-down of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) Used in domestic, commercial and […]
The Federal Department of Health has released the first of four consultation papers for Implementing reforms to the National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme […]
Queensland’s Minister for Energy and Water Supply Mark Bailey has introduced legislation in QLD Parliament that will require fuel sellers to meet targets for the sale […]
EPA SA has received the latest data from environmental testing in the Beverley area with results revealing substantially lower than predicted Trichloroethene (TCE) concentrations in four […]
EPA Victoria has updated its Guideline on underground storage tanks. This guideline has been developed in response to concerns about leakage from underground storage systems and […]
Australia’s Environment Ministers from the Commonwealth, states and territories recently met in an effort to progress environmental issues of national significance. Key issues of discussion were […]
NSW EPA has released a Proposed Reforms to Environmentally Hazardous Chemicals Legislation – Discussion Paper for comment that outlines proposed changes to the 30 year old […]
NSW EPA is undertaking a review of all existing Chemical Control Orders. The review will be a staged approach to enable NSW EPA to assess […]
The NSW Parliament has passed the Pesticides Amendment Bill 2015 in line with moves to provide greater harmonisation across Australia of existing pesticide licensing, training and […]
The Federal Government has released the 2013-14 National Pollutant Inventory (NPI) data detailing emissions from more than 4,300 industry facilities of 93 toxic substances. The data […]
Expressions of interest are being sought from industry and community-based organisations for membership of the National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme (NICNAS) Strategic Consultative Committee. […]
The National Transport Commission (NTC) is undertaking a review of the Transport of Dangerous Goods: for limited quantities and retail distribution loads and has released an […]
Australian Dangerous Goods Code (ADGC) Just a reminder that an updated Australian Dangerous Goods Code (ADGC) – Australian Dangerous Goods Code is Edition 7.3 (2014) was […]
A New South Wales chemical storage facility has been ordered by the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) to complete a number of upgrades to its Mayfield […]
In an Australian first, all dangerous goods trailers on NSW roads must be fitted with ‘roll-over control’ by 2019.The NSW EPA has made a determination requiring […]
NSW Environment Minister Rob Stokes will head an industry working group to push for the phasing out of products containing damaging microplastics. Mr Stokes said the […]
The National Transport Commission (NTC) has released the latest version of the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail, Edition 7.3 […]
The Attorney-General’s Department is calling for submissions on draft policy options to reduce national security risks posed by 84 chemicals that can be used to make […]
The National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme (NICNAS) is seeking public comment on a revised model for engaging with industry, community and government stakeholders. Areas […]
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October 30, 2026