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The Victorian Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has released three new publications: EPA’s works approval assessment process information bulletin (Publication 1657) provides an overview of the works […]
On 19 June 2017, the new Victorian Energy Efficiency Target (Project-Based Activities) Regulations 2017, became effective. The new Regulations add an additional method for creating Victorian […]
On 20 June 2017, the Victorian Essential Services Commission (ESC) made amendments to the decommissioning evidence requirements for Schedules 1, 3B, 5, 6, 7 & 8 […]
The Victorian Government has introduced into Parliament the Yarra River Protection (Wilip-gin Birrarung murron) Bill 2017. The Bill contains measures intended to strengthen the protection and […]
The Victorian Environment Protection (Scheduled Premises) Regulations 2017 were made on 14 June 2017. The Regulations apply from 25 June 2017 and replace the existing Environment […]
The New South Wales Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is seeking feedback on the draft Protection of the Environment Operations (Noise Control) Regulation 2017 and the associated […]
NSW EPA is also seeking feedback on the Draft approved methods for testing noise emissions which is being exhibited with the draft Regulation. Comments on the […]
The Queensland Government has introduced legislation to implement a container refund scheme and ban single-use plastic shopping bags. The Waste Reduction and Recycling Amendment Bill 2017 […]
The consultation period for draft amendments to the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (Measurement) Determination 2008, the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (Audit) Determination 2009 and […]
Legislation to implement reforms to the National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme (NICNAS) and the final consultation paper (Consultation Paper 5) have been released by […]
The Victorian Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change has given notice in the Victorian Government Gazette of the intention to proceed with the making of […]
On 1 June 2017, the Victorian Essential Services Commission (ESC) made changes to the Victorian Energy Efficiency Target (VEET) mandatory safety training requirements, effective from 1 […]
The Federal Department of the Environment and Energy has announced that consultation is open on the draft amendments to the: National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (Measurement) […]
The Federal Minister of Environment and Energy, Josh Frydenberg MP, has announced that the legislative prohibition on investment by the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) in […]
The Victorian Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has announced that a Works Approval Application to construct a road tunnel ventilation system for the proposed West Gate Tunnel […]
The New South Wales Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has advised that the Protection of the Environment Operations (General) Regulation 2009 has been amended for NSW EPA to […]
The NSW EPA is seeking feedback on the regulatory impacts of proposed exemptions for the NSW container deposit scheme from Commonwealth mutual recognition laws. The EPA […]
The NSW Department of Planning and Environment is calling for nominations from suitably qualified persons with expertise in conducting a range of hazard studies under the […]
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) of Western Australia has recommended the conditional approval of the second stage of the WA Water Corporation’s proposed Perth Groundwater Replenishment […]
Safe Work Australia members agreed to amend the model Work Health and Safety (WHS) Regulations in March 2017 to clarify matters regarding the bulk container storage […]
The Clean Energy Regulator has released new market data for the Large-scale Renewable Energy Target. Further information is now available here.
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has released the Standards and Best Practice Guidelines for Vapour Recovery at Petrol Service Stations. The guidelines apply to the […]
The Victorian Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has released three new publications: Remedial notice review policy (Publication 1531.2) outlines how an individual or business who has received […]
The New South Wales Department of Planning and Environment (DPE) is seeking feedback on the proposed approach to the drafting of the new State Environmental Planning […]
On 5 May 2017, the Victorian Essential Services Commission (ESC) made changes to the Victorian Energy Efficiency Target (VEET) requirements for Schedules 1A, 1B, 1E and […]
The Victorian Environmental Assessment Council (VEAC) has released the following two reports: The Final Report on the Statewide Assessment of Public Land was an assessment by […]
The New South Wales is undertaking a final round of public consultation before implementing the regulations, codes and guidelines and other documents to support the new […]
The Victorian Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has commenced a review of the Environment Protection (Industrial Waste Resource) Regulations 2009. EPA is reviewing the Industrial Waste Resource […]
The Queensland Government has released a discussion paper, Better Mine Rehabilitation for Queensland, presenting a proposed new policy for mine rehabilitation in the state. The policy […]
The New South Wales Department of Industry – Water is seeking feedback on status and issues papers for water resource plans for the groundwater resources of […]
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