A Victorian gold mine company has been ordered to donate $25,000 to the City of Greater Bendigo after admitting it…[Read More]
Mining company and Managing Director fined for serious environmental harm
Published: November 6, 2015
A Queensland copper mining company has been fined $250,000 and its Managing Director fined an additional $50,000 in the Cairns…[Read More]
NEW GUIDELINE – New guideline to enforceable undertakings
Published: October 9, 2015
The Queensland Department of Environment and Heritage Protection has issued a Guideline – Enforceable undertakings under the Environmental Protection Act…[Read More]
New regional illegal dumping squad and online reporting measures
Published: October 1, 2015
NSW Environment Minister Mark Speakman has announced two new measures aimed at reducing illegal dumping of waste. The first is…[Read More]
ACCC to authorise waste paint levy
Published: September 18, 2015
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has announced it will authorise the Australian Paint Manufacturers’ Federation, Paint Stewardship Limited…[Read More]
Warnings issued over Williamstown RAAF base contamination
Published: September 11, 2015
NSW Government has issued a number of warnings regarding contaminated water caused by fire-fighting foams at the Williamtown Royal Australian…[Read More]
Quarry operator fined for causing serious harm
Published: September 11, 2015
A major Queensland quarrying company has been fined $250,000 in the Brisbane Magistrates Court after pleading guilty to a number…[Read More]
Unlawfully storing asbestos at site – PIN issued
Published: September 4, 2015
A commercial waste operator has been issued a Penalty Infringement Notice (PIN) of $11,385 for unlawfully storing a large quantity…[Read More]
5-fold increase in penalties for companies that breach conditions – Effective 11 August 2015
Published: August 14, 2015
NSW Planning Minister Rob Stokes has announced the start of five-fold increases in planning penalties for companies that breach conditions.…[Read More]
Local nuisance and litter control Bill
Published: July 17, 2015
A new Bill has been released for consultation that is aimed at providing local government with clearer responsibilities when dealing…[Read More]
