NEWS Portal
Enviroment Network Weekly (ENW) E-News – Govt Initiatives
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.
With the introduction of the Waste Reduction and Recycling Act 2011 (WRR Act), the QLD Department of Environment and Heritage Protection (EHP) created the Litter and […]
IPART has released a fact sheet in relation to the Minister’s request for IPART to annually investigate and determine solar feed-in tariffs for customers in NSW, […]
The QLD Government has announced new bulk water prices for south east Queensland (SEQ) from July 1, 2013. QLD Water Supply Minister Mark McArdle said the […]
Federal Minister for Resources and Energy, Gary Gray, recently welcomed the investment by the Southern Cross Renewable Energy Fund, in Queensland company, Hydrexia. The Fund is […]
An independent external review, undertaken by ACIL Tasman, on the Energy Efficiency Opportunities (EEO) program was released this week. The findings of the review – Full […]
The Federal Minister for the Environment, Tony Burke this week released the first Sustainable Australia Report that was produced by the National Sustainability Council. The Council […]
The NSW Government has launched a state-wide consultation process for community, councils and industry to get involved in the state’s new planning system. “The NSW Government […]
Electric vehicle technology continues to advance, thanks to manufacturer, Tritium who has designed a fast charger – Veefil. Veefil has been designed to charge electric vehicles […]
The Federal Government is looking at ways of improving the interactions between government and businesses and has engaged an independent body to undertake the task of […]
This week, the Victorian Government released the 2013-14 Victorian State Budget – Building for Growth. It has been announced that the Budget will include: $12 million […]
COAG’s Regulation Impact Statement (RIS) on options for developing and implementing nationally consistent decisions to manage the environmental risks of industrial chemicals was recently released by […]
The Federal Government is considering an offshore greenhouse gas (GHG) storage assessment acreage release in late 2013 or early 2014. As a first step in the […]
The Federal Government is calling for applications for the ‘second assessment phase’ for funding under the Carbon Farming Futures Extension and Outreach Program. The Federal Department […]
Applicants are now sought for funding under Round 2 of the Action on the Ground program – a component of the Carbon Farming Futures Program. Round […]
Primary producers who purchased and installed new conservation seeding equipment in the 2012-13 financial year must complete a Research Participation Certificate application form by 30 June […]
East Arnhem Shire Council has undertaken an energy efficiency street light replacement project in 9 of its Shire’s remote Indigenous communities in Arnhem Land. The Council […]
The QLD Government has announced it is prepared to commit $4 million over the next two years towards the Gladstone Healthy Harbour Partnership providing industry matches […]
The SA Government announced on Tuesday the first project in a new Manufacturing Works Strategy pilot program aimed at driving innovation in local industry. SA Manufacturing, […]
Nominations are now open for the NSW Government’s annual Green Globe Awards. NSW Environment Minister Robyn Parker announced the call for nominations, encouraging businesses, state and […]
Applications can now be made for NSW heritage grants. Over the next two financial years, the NSW Government has committed $5.96 million in funding for the […]
Electronics Product Stewardship Australasia, which is part of the Sims Recycling Solutions group (one of Australia’s largest electronic waste recyclers) has been approved by the Federal […]
In mid March 2013, the Victorian Minister for Environment and Climate Change, Ryan Smith tabled in Parliament, Victoria’s first Climate Change Adaptation Plan. The Plan sets […]
EPA Victoria has released a new guidance document – Your organisation’s environmental responsibility – leadership actions for company directors and officers. Environmental law places a range […]
The Federal Government this week has released a discussion paper, for public comment, which proposes amendments to the regulations governing the administration of the National Television […]
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has approved the national Tyre Stewardship Scheme which will pave the way for the tyre industry to implement the […]
Council of Australian Governments (COAG) Standing Council on Environment and Water has released the draft COAG Regulation Impact Statement (RIS) on the regulation of water market […]
Victorian pharmaceutical manufacturer, Baxter Laboratories Pty Ltd has announced that they will invest in state-of-the-art equipment that will reduce the carbon emissions intensity of the company’s […]
In the past few weeks, we have seen changes to the Federal Government with various Ministers changing portfolios, with others departing and new Ministers stepping in. […]
More than 40 applications have been received for funding under Round 2 Driving Investment for New Recycling DINR fund to support companies to increase the recovery […]
More than 40 applications have been received for funding under Round 2 Driving Investment for New Recycling DINR fund to support companies to increase the recovery […]
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
October 1, 2026
October 30, 2026
