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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 […]
EPA Victoria is sending a stern warning to all Victorian tyre retailers and mechanics should they attempt to illegally stockpile waste tyres. This follows an investigation […]
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 […]
In South East QLD, the QLD Department of Environment, Science and Innovation (DESI) and the Asbestos Safety Unit of Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) last […]
Stockpiling of green waste at a site in Swanbank QLD has seen the QLD Department of Environment, Science and Innovation (DESI) order the waste operator to […]
NSW EPA has fined a Newcastle chemical and material manufacturer $15,000 for failing to transfer tar-based substances onto a ship properly at Mayfield North in September […]
Fire compliance inspections of waste recycling facilities are currently underway by EPA Victoria. Please ensure your facility is up to date with Fire Rescue Victoria standards […]
EPA Victoria has developed the Administering your powers under the Environment Protection Act (EP Act) – a guide to support local government (councils) and other litter […]
EPA Victoria’s officers in the Southwest Region are making unannounced compliance and enforcement inspections on dairy businesses across the Otways this week, checking effluent is being […]
Dairy farms across the South-West Region of Victoria are being inspected by EPA Victoria to ensure water pollution controls are in place and operational. Businesses have […]
A NSW recycling company has been ordered to pay more than $149,000 in fines and legal costs for exploiting the Return and Earn recycling scheme by […]
NSW EPA is targeting coal mines in the Hunter region to monitor air quality as part of NSW EPA’s ongoing Bust the Dust campaign. NSW EPA’s […]
A construction safety blitz was recently undertaken by EPA Victoria, VBA, Energy Safe and WorkSafe to inspection, as part of the Build Aware Initiative, construction sites […]
EPA Victoria warns the dairy sector that they will continue to inspection the industry and will take strong regulatory action if they find non-compliance. EPA Victoria’s […]
The Clean Energy Regulator (CER) has released its Compliance and Enforcement Priorities for 2023–2024 that sets out priorities where the CER will be focusing compliance and enforcement […]
The Clean Energy Regulator (CER) has released its Compliance update for 1 April to 30 June 2023 that provides information on activities related to its compliance and enforcement […]
EPA Victoria has laid charges against a Sunshine North company and its two company directors for allegedly dumping industrial waste at Solomon Heights Estate, Sunshine North […]
”It is critical how you store and stockpile waste. You must prevent any fire risks. All businesses must understand the importance of meeting EPA Victoria deadlines […]
EPA Victoria has fined a North Coburg company $3,698 after one of its employees was seen washing a white substance into a stormwater drain. A community […]
The ACCC has released draft guidance on environmental and sustainability claims by businesses. This draft guidance explains the obligations under Australian Consumer Law which businesses must […]
EPA Victoria has laid 7 charges against a Victorian water corporation that relates to alleged breaches of an EPA licence and failure to comply with an […]
EPA Victoria has laid a total of 33 charges each against a quarry and the company’s Director. The charges relate to breaches of EPA Victoria landfill […]
Operators of a metal recycling company who refused EPA officers their legal right to enter its site has been fined and ordered to pay costs and do training. […]
A Broadmeadows company and its director has been fined $7,000 after pleading guilty to charges by EPA Victoria over stockpiles of old tyres, electronics and mixed […]
EPA Victoria has undertaken inspections of 18 commercial car washes and visiting businesses in Greater Geelong, Ballarat, Warrnambool, Colac and Ararat. The inspections concentrated on stormwater […]
EPA Victoria has stated that a Supreme Court decision handed down on 2 June 2023 was important in confirming EPA’s powers to protect the community and […]
The Clean Energy Regulator (CER) is working closely with the Australian Security Investments Commission (ASIC), Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) as well as other regulators […]
This year’s Get the Site Right campaign is reminding all construction, builders and developers that they have a critical role to play in reducing environmental impacts […]
The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) is undertaking audits of entities exporting regulated waste material to ensure they are complying […]
A $5,000 fine has been issued to a recycling company for breaching an EPA instruction to cease accepting recyclables at its premises in Somerton, Victoria. The […]
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