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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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has developed the Selecting Climate Scenarios document to support NSW government agencies and stakeholders select […]
The WA Department of Mines Petroleum and Exploration have developed guidance for lodging and revising petroleum environment plans. The guidance explains how to use the Resources […]
VicGrid is planning for the next Victorian Transmission Plan by releasing the draft 2026 Victorian Transmission Plan Guidelines. VicGrid is responsible for planning and development of Victoria’s renewable […]
The Western Australian Department of Mines, Petroleum and Exploration has published a new Guideline for the Development of Petroleum, Geothermal and Pipeline Environment Plans (EPs). The […]
The Western Australian Department of Mines, Petroleum and Exploration has published a new Guideline for the development of onshore Oil Spill Contingency Plans in Western Australia. […]
The Industrial Chemicals Environmental Management Standard (IChEMS) is a national approach to managing chemical use, storage, handling and disposal. Public consultation on proposed IChEMS standards for 14 classes […]
EPA Victoria is developing a national guideline to support the safe management of end‑of‑life lithium‑ion batteries (EOL LIBs) as a rapidly growing major risk of harm […]
The Federal Government Department of Industry, Science and Resources has detailed the Government’s expectations of data centres and AI infrastructure developers as part of the National […]
The Federal Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) is developing the GHG Emissions Estimation and Reporting Guidelines for Agriculture, Fisheries and […]
The Energy and Climate Ministerial Council (ECMC) has published a list of 18 initial consumer energy resource (CER) device requirements along with details on existing applicable standards […]
The NSW EPA is seeking input on updated requirements to the Approved Methods for the Modelling and Assessment of Air Pollutants (Approved Methods). The Approved Methods […]
The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has published final default guideline values (DGVs) technical briefs and associated data on the Water […]
The Federal Department of Health, Disability and Ageing has announced changes to Australian Industrial Chemicals Categorisation Guidelines that will come into effect from September 2026 and […]
Green Industries SA (GISA) has released the updated Disaster Waste Management Guidelines. The guidelines assist preparation for, response to, and recovery from waste issues caused by disaster […]
The WA Department of Energy and Economic Diversification has released a community benefits guideline for clean energy projects. The guideline focusses on large-scale renewable energy projects […]
The WA Department of Water and Environmental Regulation has released its Strategic Intent: Beyond 2050, outlining how it intends to care for Country, climate and community. The […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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