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Mining Applications and Programs: Groundwater Guidelines Update

The South Australian Department for Energy and Mining has released an updated Mineral Regulatory Guideline MG39: Groundwater impact assessment for Scoping, Mining Applications and Programs. The […]

National Hydrogen Regulatory Road Freight Guidebook: Consultation Open

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is inviting public comment on the National Hydrogen Regulatory Guidebook: Hydrogen Freight by Road for […]

Approved Modelling Methods and Air Pollutant Assessment Updated

The NSW EPA has updated the Approved Methods for the Modelling and Assessment of Air Pollutants following a scientific review and public consultation earlier this year. […]

Draft NSW Coastal Management Manual: Consultation Open

The NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is seeking feedback on a draft NSW coastal management manual. The current manual was published […]

Environment Ministers’ Meeting Circular Economy Roadmap Released

The Federal Department Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has released the Circular Economy Roadmap, agreed to by Australia’s Environment Ministers on 18 September 2026. […]

Environment Auditor Appointment and Conduct: Guideline Published

The Victorian Environment Protection Authority has published Environmental auditor guidelines for appointment and conduct. EPA Victoria appoint environmental auditors under the Environment Protection Act 2017 (the […]

End of Waste Code Development: Call for Submissions

The Queensland Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation (DETSI) are calling for annual submissions for the development of end of waste (EOW) codes. The […]

Water Price Submission: Guidance Released

The Victorian Essential Services Commission has released guidance to help 16 Victorian water businesses prepare their price submissions for the 2028 Water Price Review. The guidance outlines […]

Draft Contaminant Limits Guide: Consultation Open

The NSW EPA is consulting on the draft Contaminant Limits Guide. During the Independent Review of the Resource Recovery Framework, stakeholders called for greater clarity about […]

2026 Industrial Chemicals Categorisation Guidelines: Published

The Federal Department of Health, Disability and Ageing has released the 2026 Industrial Chemicals Categorisation Guidelines and updated the ‘Guide to categorising your chemical importation and […]

Guide to the Native Vegetation Regulatory Map: Published

The NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has published the Guide to the Native Vegetation Regulatory map. This guide explains how to […]

National Environmental Standards Released

Four new national environmental standards set principles that will need to be met when projects are assessed under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC […]

New Organics Processing Facility Guidelines: Consultation Open

NSW EPA is seeking feedback on draft guidelines for the planning, design and operation of organics processing facilities in NSW. The new Organics Processing Facility Guidelines […]

National Environmental Law Compliance: New Guide for Landholders

The National Environmental Protection Agency has released a new guide that aims to help farmers and landholders comply with Australia’s national environment laws. The ‘Agriculture and […]

Workplace Guides to Manage Exposure to Airborne Contaminants: Guidelines Published

Safe Work Australia has published 3 new guides to help workplaces manage exposure to airborne contaminants and prepare for the transition to workplace exposure limits (WELs). […]

PFAS National Environmental Management Plan: NSW EPA update

The NSW EPA has updated the PFAS National Environmental Management Plan as part of a periodic update to reflect new scientific evidence and guidance. Key changes […]

Biodiversity Offsets Scheme Portal: Guideline Published

The NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has published a guide to aid consent authority account holders when using the Biodiversity Offsets […]

Improvements to NSW Biodiversity Credits Market: Factsheet Published

The NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has published a fact sheet that highlights existing and planned improvements to the NSW biodiversity […]

Environmental Assessment Process Accreditation: Information Sheet Published

The QLD Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation has published the information sheet – ‘Accreditation of Queensland’s environmental assessment processes under the Environment Protection […]

WA DWER Compliance and Enforcement Policy: Guideline Published

The WA Department of Water and Environmental Regulation has published a guideline explaining its compliance and enforcement policy. The guideline outlines the applications of its compliance and […]

Intractable Waste Disposal Facility Environmental and Waste Acceptance: Procedure Published

The WA Department of Housing and Works has published the Operation Environmental and Waste Acceptance Procedures (OEWP). The document describes the way chemical wastes are to […]

New Workplace Exposure Limits for Diesel Emissions

Safe Work Australia has introduced a new workplace exposure limit (WEL) for diesel particulate matter (DPM) of 0.01 mg/m³ which will apply from 1 December 2026. […]

Managing Biodiversity Impacts of Renewable Energy Projects: Feedback extended

The Victorian Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) has extended the consultation period for the Handbook for the development of renewable energy in Victoria […]

Development Licence Applications: Guidance released

The Victorian Environmental Protection Authority has published guidance to help applicants understand what information to provide when applying for a development licence application. The guide covers […]

Waste Data Reporting Productive Use of Final Products: Fact Sheet released

The Western Australian Department of Water and Environment Regulation has published a fact sheet for waste data reporting – productive use of final products. The purpose […]

National Climate Change Scenarios: Guidance Published

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has published guidance on climate change risk analysis to assist organisations plan effectively for climate […]

Local Government Climate Risk: Guide Published

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has developed a local government climate risk guide. It provides practical guidance to help councils identify, […]

New Method for Forest Management Carbon Credit Units

The Federal Government has developed a new method that allows state governments to earn Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs) by ceasing planned harvesting in defined areas […]

Draft Climate Change Adaption Action Plans: Consultation Open

The Victorian Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action is seeking feedback on a series of Draft Climate Change Adaption Action Plans for 2027-31. The plans […]

Methods for Calculating Financial Assurance: New Guidance

EPA Victoria have published a new methods guide for calculating financial assurance amounts. These apply to prescribed permission activities under the Environment Protection Act 2017 and […]

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