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New Login Procedures for Clean Energy Regulator Systems

The Clean Energy Regulator has advised that a new login procedure for its systems will commence on 27 June 2022.  The new login will require a […]

Licence and approval fees to increase from 1 July 2022

WA Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER) has advised that fees for licences and works approvals under Part V Division 3 of the Environmental Protection […]

WA Department of Water & Environment releases Strategic Plan 2022-2026

The Western Australian Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER) has released its 2022-2026 strategic plan. The plan includes the departments vision for a “… low-carbon […]

NSW Waste and Sustainable Materials Strategy, Stage 1, 2021-2027: Released

The NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment has released the NSW Waste and Sustainable Materials Strategy – Stage 1,  2021-2027 that outlines the actions NSW will […]

Feds Response to Inquiry into Australia’s Waste Management and Recycling Industry

The Federal Government has responded to the Inquiry into Australia’s Waste Management and Recycling Industries that was undertaken by the House of Representatives Standard Committee on […]

Rebates for Victorian Farm Businesses in East Gippsland and Wellington Affected by Drought

Through the On-Farm Emergency Water Infrastructure Rebate Scheme Round 2 VIC, drought affected farm businesses in East Gippsland and Wellington, Victoria can apply for a rebate […]

An independent EPA for QLD: Comment sought

The QLD Government is calling for feedback on the possible establishment of an independent EPA for Queensland. The consultation seeks to understand the views and needs […]

QLD State of the Environment report

The Queensland State of the Environment 2020 report (SOE) has been released that provides an assessment of Queensland’s environmental performance for the period January 2018–June 2020, […]

National Fisheries Plan – Comment sought

In 2019, the Australian Government committed to developing Australia’s first National Fisheries Plan by working with commercial, recreational, Indigenous and aquaculture fisheries.  The Federal Department of […]

Goulburn Murray Irrigation District Drainage Management Strategy

The Victorian Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) is seeking comment on the draft Goulburn Murray Irrigation District Drainage Management Strategy that has been […]

Draft Charter of Consultation: EPA responds to comments received

EPA Victoria has released its response to comments received on the Draft Charter of Consultation (DCC). In EPA’s response, they were able to address some of […]

Recycling activity in SA 2019-20 report- Released

Green Industries SA has released the 2019-20 Recycling Activity Survey for South Australia report that provides a snapshot of the state of recycling in SA in […]

Energy Retail Price Offers Comparison Report 2020-21

The Essential Services Commission has provided the annual Energy Retail Price Offers Comparison Report 2020-21 to the SA Minister for Energy and Mining. The report discusses […]

Draft Marine and Coastal Strategy – Comment sought

The Victorian Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning has released the draft Marine and Coastal Strategy for comment.  The Strategy is the first to be […]

Nominations to join Hunter River Committee

The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is seeking nominations from local industry and environment groups to join the Hunter River Salinity Trading Scheme Operations Committee.The Scheme […]

National Soil Strategy

The Federal Government had released the National Soil Strategy in mid-2021 that aims to address key soil priorities for Australia.  The priorities have been identified through […]

Some hope to increase electric vehicle infrastructure in Australia

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is providing an accumulative $24.55 million in funding to five applicants across 19 projects to expand Australia’s fast charging network […]

Heater replacement scheme

Assistance is available through the Victorian Government heater replacement scheme to help low income and vulnerable households by replacing gas, electric and wood heaters with energy-efficient […]

EPA’s Fire Prevention Program: Waste and Resources Recovery sites across Victoria affected

EPA Victoria’s Fire Prevention team have inspected over 200 waste and resource recovery sites across Victoria so far this year, as part of a targeted prevention […]

NSW EPA Strategic Plan 2021-24

NSW EPA has released their Strategic Plan 2021-24.  The Plan, together with the NSW EPA Regulatory Strategy (reported in last week’s edition of ENW), outlines how […]

Dumping and subsidy manual update 2021

The Anti-Dumping Commission is undertaking an update of the Dumping and Subsidy Manual and encourages your feedback on the proposed updates to ensure it reflects current […]

Hydrogen Guarantee of Origin scheme: Discussion paper

The Federal Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources has released a discussion paper to inform the design of a Hydrogen Guarantee of Origin Scheme for […]

2021 Premier’s Sustainability Awards – Now open

The 2021 Premier’s Sustainability Awards are open for entries. The Award categories have been revamped for 2021 to reflect the current focus of sustainability activity in […]

State of the energy market report for 2021

The Australian Energy Regulator has released the 2021 State of the energy market report which provides a review of energy market activity in eastern and southern […]

New community power hubs for Victoria

The Victorian Government has announced the establishment of seven new Community Power Hubs. The hubs, which include Indigo Power in Yackandandah, will be set up in […]

New Australian climate service goes live

The Federal Government has launched the operations for the Australian Climate Service. Minister for the Environment, Sussan Ley, said the new service is ready to hit […]

New Energy from Waste Policy Statement

The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has released a new Energy from Waste Policy Statement. The statement outlines the policy framework and overarching criteria that apply […]

New Energy from Waste Policy Statement

The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has released a new Energy from Waste Policy Statement. The statement outlines the policy framework and overarching criteria that apply […]

NSW announces Waste Strategy and Plastics Action Plan

The NSW government has announced the NSW Waste and Sustainable Materials Strategy 2041 Stage 1: 2021-2027 and NSW Plastics Action Plan, backed by $356 million in […]

Ban on single use plastic to commence early

The Western Australian Government has announced the earlier commencement of its Plan for Plastics with single-use plastic bowls, cups, plates, cutlery, stirrers, straws, polystyrene food containers, […]

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