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New study on emerging contaminants in recycled water

The Victorian Environment Protection Authority has released the publication Emerging Contaminants in Recycled Water which provides an overview of a study on emerging contaminants in recycled […]

Consultation on Lake Eyre Basin options

The Queensland government has initiated a consultation process to gather public feedback on options aimed at protecting the Queensland section of the Lake Eyre Basin.  The […]

Consultation on climate change considerations in the Australian Rainfall and Runoff guide

Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is consulting on the draft guiding principles and key considerations to update the Climate Change Considerations […]

April Large-scale Renewable Energy Target market data

The Federal Clean Energy Regulator has released the April 2023 Large-scale Renewable Energy Target market data. The Large-scale Renewable Energy Target creates a financial incentive for […]

Clean Energy Regulate Compliance update

The Clean Energy Regulator has released their Compliance update for 1 January to 31 March 2023. It provides information on activities related to the Regulator’s compliance […]

Consultation on Stage 2 of the Reliability and Supply Adequacy Framework for the east coast gas market

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is consulting on measures for potential inclusion in the Reliability and Supply Adequacy Framework for […]

Consultation on a review of WA’s Waste Strategy

The Western Australian Waste Authority has commenced a review of the state’s Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Strategy 2030. The waste strategy sets out objectives and […]

Consultation open on managing air pollution from non-road diesel engines

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is seeking feedback on the draft Impact Analysis for managing noxious emissions from non-road diesel […]

State budget announces intention to re-establish the SEC

The Victorian Government has allocated funding in the 2023/24 budget handed down last week to bring back the State Electricity Commission (SEC). The budget commences the […]

Electricity infrastructure project to progress

The Victorian Government has confirmed that the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) can progress the critical VNI-West project, which will better connect the Victoria and NSW […]

Recommendations to strengthen QLD regulatory action on odour and nuisance

A Queensland review of the State’s environmental framework has found a need to strengthen it to better tackle issues like odour. The review was conducted by […]

SA EPA approves landfill for PFAS disposal

The SA Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has approved PFAS-contaminated solid waste to be disposed of at the Cleanaway Inkerman landfill, north of Adelaide.  This is the […]

First large-scale better project for WA

The Western Australian Government has announced an increase in the waste levy from July 2024. The levy is imposed on waste disposed to landfill in Perth […]

Consultation open on offshore greenhouse gas storage acreage release

The Australian Government is seeking feedback on areas proposed for the 2023 offshore greenhouse gas (GHG) storage acreage release. The Government releases offshore areas for greenhouse […]

Entries open for the Premier’s Sustainability Awards

Entries are now opens for the Premier’s Sustainability Awards in 2023. The Premier’s Sustainability Awards categories reflect the current focus of sustainability activity in Victoria and […]

Strategy to grow six new industries to power a net zero future for Queensland

The Queensland Government has unveiled a strategy to grow industries critical to the global shift to a net zero economy. The Queensland New Industry Development Strategy […]

Guide for sustainable kerbside services

Green Industries SA, in partnership with the Environment Protection Authority and Local Government Association of South Australia, has released the SA Better Practice Guide: Sustainable Kerbside […]

First large-scale better project for WA

The Western Australian Government has announced that the first large-scale battery storage project in WA is ready to start operational testing. The Kwinana Battery Energy Storage […]

Support for SMEs through the new Net Zero Essentials Program

Practical support is now available to small to medium sized businesses (SMEs) in SA to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through the new Net Zero Essentials Program. […]

Assistance available through new flood program for Central West NSW

NSW EPA will provide assistance to communities of Eugowra, Cudal and Molong in the NSW Central West to remove debris that has spread throughout local waterways […]

Australia’s National Hydrogen Strategy

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has released Australia’s National Hydrogen Strategy sets a vision for a clean, innovative, safe and […]

Government invests $500M to establish Powering Australia technology fund

The Federal Government has invested $500 million in the Powering Australia Technology Fund to help businesses progress innovative projects and technologies to reduce emissions. The funding […]

NEW GRANTS: New drought grants to boost on farm resilience

The Federal Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has launched a new grants program to encourage more farmers to take up drought resilience practices and technology. […]

Digestate – Specification for Safe Use: Comment sought

The Victorian EPA is consulting on a proposed approach to enable the use of low-risk Digestate EPA Victoria is proposing new specifications and standards to simplify […]

Regulatory and Compliance Priorities Statement 2022-23: Released

NSW EPA has released its Regulatory and Compliance Priorities Statement 2022-23. The Statement outlines the six major risks that EPA has identified for prioritisation in 2022–23, […]

Development of draft end of waste codes

The QLD Department of Environment and Science (DES), under the Waste Reduction and Recycling Act 2011 has made its annual call for submissions on end of […]

Consultation on the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES) solar panel and inverter product listing: Comment sought

The Clean Energy Regulator has opened a one-month consultation on the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES) solar panel and inverter product listing. Industry is encouraged to […]

Expanded list of products for industry stewardship

The Federal Government has expanded the list of products that industry must ensure are handled and ultimately disposed of in an environmentally appropriate manner to include […]

Australia joins forests partnership to drive climate action

The Federal Government has announced that Australia has become a founding member of the Forests and Climate Leaders Partnership, a new international group to accelerate the […]

Australia’s first national action plan on soil: Comment sought

The Federal Department of  Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry is seeking comment on Australia’s first  national action plan on soil.  All stakeholders across the broad  range of […]

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