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The NSW Government is seeking comment on the new Energy Security Target and Safeguard consultation paper, announced as part of the NSW Electricity Strategy. Comment is […]
The NSW Government has submitted the first of their Water Resource Plans (WRPs) that is expected to assist with water management in the Murray-Darling Basin. The […]
The QLD Department of Natural Resources Mines and Energy has released a map of new Queensland land for petroleum exploration which is currently open for tender.
The Federal Government has welcomed the findings of a Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) study that has identified a large economic potential of the Northern Australian forestry […]
EPA SA has released a sector compliance report that specifically relates to the Surface Coating Industry in SA. The report presents the key findings of EPA […]
Just a reminder that the NSW Government is seeking your comment on the following discussion and issues paper to assist with the development of the NSW […]
WA Energy Minister Bill Johnston has released WA’s Distributed Energy Resources (DER) Roadmap produced by the WA Government’s Energy Transformation Taskforce. Rooftop solar panels, batteries, electric […]
In order to protect and manage the Great Barrier Reef for current and future generations, the Federal Minister Ley and Special Envoy for the Great Barrier […]
The new Energy Savings Scheme (ESS) Rule commenced on 30 March 2020. Comprehensive information regarding the changes are now available. The Energy Savings Scheme Rule applies to […]
The Federal Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources is mapping domestic production capability of medical personal protective equipment (PPE) and is seeking information on domestic […]
EPA Victoria has released the following new publications that apply from 1 July 2020, when the amendments to the Environment Protection Act 2017 […]
The NSW Government has announced $24 million in funding to support local councils and the alternative waste industry improve kerbside separation of food and […]
The Victorian Government has released its circular economy strategy – Recycling Victoria – a 10-year policy and action plan that is intended to overhaul Victoria’s recycling […]
Sustainability Victoria has announced a new Recycling Victoria Infrastructure Fund, which aims to ramp up recycling infrastructure, improving the recovery of valuable recycled materials locally and […]
The Western Australian Department of Water and Environmental Regulation has released two waste reform papers intended to guide the state’s waste management future. The two consultation […]
Round 8 – CRC funding for plastic recycling projects Almost $20 million has been granted to nine projects to help Australia reduce its plastic waste and […]
Applications are now open for Round 2 of Sustainability Victoria’s E-waste Infrastructure Grants. Up to $2 million is available to build Victoria’s e-waste resource recovery sector. […]
Changes to Federal Government departments have now been made, with the creation of a new Department of Agriculture, Water and Environment and new Department of Industry, […]
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced $18 million in recoupable grant funding to develop Australia’s second large scale energy-from-waste plant in Western Australia. The […]
A $100 million Australian Recycling Investment Fund has been created to encourage increased investment in clean energy technologies which supports waste recycling that leads to lower […]
The Victorian EPA Chairperson Cheryl Batagol has announced that she will not be seeking another term when the current one ends on 30 June 2020. The […]
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has announced funding of $4.9 million, with individual grants of between $50,000 and $300,000, for Councils, industry, consultancies and not-for-profit […]
The Federal Government has announced significant departmental changes for the energy and environment portfolio, with the Department of the Environment and Energy to be abolished. The […]
The National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme (NICNAS) has released the final Industrial Chemicals General Rules, Categorisation Guidelines and Transitional Rules. These documents support the […]
The Federal Government has submitted the State Party Reports which address the state of conservation of the Great Barrier Reef and the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage […]
The Western Australian Government has announced that it will allow pastoralists to earn carbon credits from sequestering carbon on pastoral lands for the first time in […]
The Council of Australian Governments (COAG) Energy Council met on 22 November 2019 for their 22nd meeting. The key outcome of the meeting was the agreement […]
The Federal Government has announced a funding package for the hydrogen industry, following the release of the National Hydrogen Strategy. Along with the $13.4 million already […]
The Victorian Parliament Environment and Planning Committee has released its final report into recycling and waste management in the state. The final report was tabled in […]
WorkSafe Victoria has released an interactive tool to help the businesses and home owners identify where asbestos might be present This interactive tool guides the user […]
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