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Climate Scenarios: Guideline Published

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 […]

Lodging and Revising Petroleum Environment Plan: Guidance

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 […]

Draft 2026 Victorian Transmission Plan Guidelines: Open for Submissions

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 […]

New Guideline for the Development of Petroleum, Geothermal and Pipeline Environment Plans

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 […]

New Guideline for the development of onshore Oil Spill Contingency Plans in Western Australia

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. […]

Industrial Chemicals Environmental Management Standard: Comment sought by 24 April 2026

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 […]

Lithium-ion Batteries End-of Life Guideline: Consultation Open

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 […]

Data Centre and AI Infrastructure Expectations Detailed in National AI Plan

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 […]

GHG Emissions Estimation and Reporting Guidelines for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry: Tranche 2 Consultation Open

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 […]

Consumer Energy Resource Device Requirements: Published

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 […]

Updated Requirements for the Modelling and Assessment of Air Pollutants: Consultation Open

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 […]

Water Quality Default Guideline Values published

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 […]

2026 changes to Australian Industrial Chemicals Categorisation Guidelines: Announced

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 […]

Disaster Waste Management Guidelines Updated

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 […]

Community Benefits Guideline Released for Clean Energy Projects

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 […]

WA Department of Water and Environmental Regulation Releases Strategic Intent 2050

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 […]

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 […]

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