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New Methods for Calculation of Financial Assurances: Comment sought

EPA Victoria is seeking feedback on proposed new and updated methods for calculating financial assurance, an important regulatory tool used to protect the environment. Financial assurance […]

New International net zero investment guide: Released

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has announced the release of a new guide to attract global investment in Australia’s net […]

Draft National Climate Scenario Guidance: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) has released the draft National Climate Scenario Guidance for consultation. Feedback is invited until […]

Consultation Opens on EPA Victoria’s Guidance for Minimising Pollution and Waste Risks in a Changing Climate

The Victorian Environment Protection Authority (EPA Victoria) has released draft Guidance for Minimising Pollution and Waste Risks in a Changing Climate and is seeking feedback from […]

NSW EPA Seeks Feedback on Updated Landfill Guidelines

The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is inviting councils, industry and the public to comment on updated Environmental Guidelines for Solid Waste Landfills, which set the […]

National Framework for Recycled Content Traceability Released

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) has released the National Framework for Recycled Content Traceability. The Framework provides a national guideline […]

Updated Environmental Risk Management and Monitoring Program Guidance: Comment sought

EPA Victoria is inviting feedback on its updated Risk Management and Monitoring Program (RMMP) guidance, which all EPA licence holders must follow to identify environmental risks […]

New Climate Change Licensee Requirements: Comment sought

NSW EPA is seeking feedback on its proposed requirements for NSW’s large greenhouse gas emitters. NSW EPA is introducing new requirements for licence holders who emit […]

NSW EPA: Food Waste Separation required for Businesses from 1 July 2026

NSW EPA has announced new laws requiring businesses and institutions that sell or handle food such as supermarkets, cafes, schools and hotels to separate food waste […]

New PFAS Guidelines for Drinking Water: Released

On 25 June 2025, the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) released updated Australian Drinking Water Guidelines, introducing lower recommended values for PFAS (per- and […]

Draft guidelines for Research and Demonstration (R&D) licences for offshore renewable energy projects: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is seeking your feedback on the Draft Research and Demonstration Licence Guideline and Registrar Forms […]

EPA Victoria updates Guide for Construction and Demolition Activities

In early September 2025, EPA Victoria released the updated Civil Construction, Building and Demolition guide to help the civil construction, building and demolition industries eliminate or […]

EPA Victoria releases updated Noise Protocol

EPA Victoria has released an updated guide on the Noise Limit and Assessment Protocol for the Control of Noise from Commercial, Industrial and Trade Premises and […]

Updated Trajectory for Low Energy Buildings

The Energy and Climate Change Ministerial Council (ECMC) released the Update to the Trajectory for Low Energy Buildings, replacing the 2019 Trajectory and its Addendum. The […]

NSW EPA Consults On Tighter Chemical Limits For Land-Applied Biosolids

The NSW EPA has opened consultation on a review of limits for metals and chemicals in biosolids applied to land to ensure beneficial use, with minimal […]

NSW EPA Consultation On Draft Acid Sulfate Soil Resource Recovery Order and Exemption: Comment sought

The NSW EPA is seeking comment the draft Acid Sulfate Soil Resource Recovery Order and Exemption. The proposal sets a state-wide framework for the safe, beneficial […]

NSW EPA proposed greenhouse gas reporting and mitigation requirements: Comment sought

As part of the NSW Climate Change Action Plan 2023–26, the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is consulting on proposed licence conditions to strengthen greenhouse gas […]

National Hydrogen Regulatory Guidebooks: Comment sought

As part of the?National Hydrogen Regulatory Review, the Commonwealth, state and territory energy and climate change ministers have developed the National Hydrogen Regulatory Guidebooks for hydrogen […]

NEW GUIDANCE to Farmers Protect Waterways and Farm Health: Released

EPA Victoria and Agriculture Victoria have released a practical guide to help farmers protect waterways and improve farm sustainability. The guidance, Reducing the impacts of grazing […]

Draft Work Near Overhead and Underground Electric Lines Code of Practice: Comment sought

SafeWork NSW has released the draft Work near overhead and underground electric lines code of practice for public consultation. This new draft is proposed to replace […]

Guide for entities required to prepare a Sustainability Report

The Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) released the Regulatory Guide 280 for Sustainability Reporting.  The guide is for entities required to prepare a sustainability report […]

Guidance on operating organic waste processing facilities: Updated

EPA Victoria has updated the Guidance on operating organic waste processing facilities.  The guidance provides information on – the design and management of organic waste processing […]

Protocol on how and when sewer spills are reported to EPA: Updated

EPA Victoria has updated the sewer spill notification protocol that serves as a guide for Water Corporations and EPA on how and when sewer spills are […]

Guideline for minimising greenhouse gas (GHS) emissions for your business: Updated

EPA Victoria has updated the Guideline for Minimising Greenhouse Gas Emissions.  The guideline is designed to help businesses minimise risks to human health and Victoria’s environment […]

Guideline for water recycling in Victoria: Updated

EPA Victoria has updated the Victoria guideline for water recycling.  The guidance provides for the safe and sustainable use of recycled water in Victoria for suppliers, […]

Guidance for risk assessment of wastewater discharges to surface water: Updated

EPA Victoria has updated the Guidance for risk assessment of wastewater discharges to surface waters. The guidance provides a step-by-step guide to assess the environmental and […]

Urban stormwater management guidance: Updated

EPA Victoria has updated the Urban stormwater management guidance. The guidance is intended to help improve the management of urban stormwater in Victoria by recognising current […]

Updated Guidelines and Publications: Released by EPA Victoria

EPA Victoria has recently released updates for the following guidelines and publications:   Landfill buffer guideline Managing plastic feedstock Guidance for the cleanup and management of […]

Future Gas Strategy: Draft Offshore Guidelines – Comment sought

The Federal Department of Industry, Science and Resources has released for comment the following draft policy statement and the draft guidelines that relate to the Future […]

Draft water quality guidelines: Comment sought

Water Quality Australia has released the following draft guideline values (DGVs) technical briefs for your feedback – Draft Chlorine in marine water DGVs technical brief  Draft […]

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