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Changes to VEET mandatory safety training requirements

The Victorian Essential Services Commission (ESC) has released an information bulletin on changes to some units of competency that must be undertaken by new installers to […]

Container deposit legislation passes

The NSW Government’s legislation for the Container Deposit Scheme passed through Parliament this week on Wednesday 19 October 2016. The scheme will commence on 1 July […]

Review of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process

The New South Wales Government is seeking feedback from the community on the review of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process for State Significant projects in […]

NSW EPA issues Addendum to Waste guidelines regarding Per- and Poly- fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)

The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has issued an Addendum to the Waste Classification Guidelines (2014) – Part 1: classifying waste in response to the classification […]

Draft regulations under the Local Nuisance and Litter Control Act 2016 – Released for comment

The South Australian Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is seeking feedback on draft regulations under the Local Nuisance and Litter Control Act 2016. The draft regulations are: […]

REVISED GUIDELINE – Development of Petroleum and Geothermal Environment Plans in WA

The Western Australia Department of Mines and Petroleum (DMP) has released a revised version of the Guideline for the Development of Petroleum and Geothermal Environment Plans […]

DRAFT GUIDELINES – Draft best practice guidelines for recovery team governance and reporting template – Comment sought

The Federal Department of the Environment and Energy is seeking comment on the Recovery team governance – Best practice guidelines – DRAFT for consultation. Improvement of […]

NSW Container Deposit Scheme Bill – Introduced to NSW Parliament

The New South Wales Government has introduced the Waste and Resource Recovery Amendment (Container Deposit Scheme) Bill 2016 into State Parliament. Further information on the scheme […]

Proposed amendments to NSW Guidelines for Vapour recovery and petrol service stations – Comment Sought

The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is proposing amendments to the NSW guidelines for vapour recovery and petrol service stations. The Draft Standards and Best Practice […]

Revised guidelines for NSW Site Auditor Scheme – Comment sought by NSW EPA

The NSW EPA is seeking comment on the revised guidelines for the NSW Site Auditor Scheme released on Wednesday. The Contaminated Land Management – Guidelines for […]

DEHP Annual Report 2015 – 2016 – Released

The Queensland Department of Environment and Heritage Protection has released its annual report detailing the financial and non-financial performance of the Department from 1 July 2015 […]

Reef 2050 Plan – First annual report Released

The Federal Government has released the first annual report for the Reef 2050 Plan. The Reef 2050 Plan was released by the Australian and Queensland governments […]

Amendment to Environmental Protection Regulation 2008

The Queensland Government has amended the Environmental Protection Regulation 2008 to update the waste tracking provisions and the associated fees. The amending legislation, the Environmental Protection […]

REMINDER: National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting – Reporting emissions and energy: Reports due 31 October 2016

A reminder that National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (NGER) reports are due by midnight 31 October 2016.  NGER reporters are to use the Emissions and Energy […]

REMINDER: National Pollutant Inventory Reports due 30 September 2016

A reminder that National Pollutant Inventory (NPI) reports are due by 30 September 2016. More than 4,000 facilities from a wide range of industry sectors report […]

Climate Change Authority releases factsheet of final report of special review

The Climate Change Authority has issued a summary fact sheet explaining the Third and Final Report of the Special Review – Towards a Climate Policy Toolkit.

New additions to EPBC threatened ecological communities list

The Federal Department of Environment has listed the following for inclusion on the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) list of threatened ecological […]

EY renewable energy market report – Released

The Clean Energy Regulator has released Meeting the Renewable Energy Target: Innovative approaches to financing renewables in Australia, a report by Ernst & Young (EY) on […]

3 NEW GUIDELINES – Remedial notice review, Landfill licensing and Licence management

The Victorian Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has released the following new guidelines: Remedial notice review (publication 1531.1) provides an overview of how an individual or business […]

Victorian Auditor-General’s Office Audit Report on how effectively Victoria’s Ramsar wetlands are managed

The Victorian Auditor-General’s Office has released their audit of how effectively Victoria’s Ramsar wetlands are managed and whether Victoria is meeting its national and international obligations. […]

Waste and resource recovery infrastructure plan – Released for comment

The South Australian Government has released a draft consultation paper to guide future decisions in planning, investment and job creation in the waste and resource recovery […]

Draft Environment Protection (Waste Reform) Amendment Bill 2016 – Comment sought

The South Australian Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is seeking comments on the proposed amendments to the Environment Protection Act 1993 contained in the draft Environment Protection […]

DRAFT GUIDELINES – Environmental management of dewatering activities – Released for comment

EPA SA has released a draft guideline for the environmental management of dewatering activities. The guideline is relevant to most types of dewatering with the exception […]

Performance audit report on Emissions Reduction Fund – Released

The Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) has released its performance audit report on Abatement Crediting and Purchasing under the Emissions Reduction Fund. The objective of the […]

National Landcare programme review – Comment sought

The Federal Government has announced a review of the delivery arrangements of the National Landcare Programme. The review will be conducted by the Department of the […]

Upgrade to Loy Lang B power station – Works approval application to EPA Victoria

Environment Protection Authority (EPA) Victoria has received a works approval application for an upgrade to the Loy Lang B power station. In its media release, EPA […]

EPA Victoria Annual Plan for 2016-17 – Released

EPA Victoria has released its annual plan for 2016-17 which outlines how the authority intends to deliver on its organisational goals. The annual plan addresses the […]

Environmental Protection (Underground Water Management) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2016 – Tabled in QLD Parliament

The Queensland Government has introduced a bill to enable tougher assessment of the environmental impacts of groundwater extraction by mining companies. Environment Minister Dr Steven Miles, […]

New biodiversity bill passed

The Western Australian Government has passed new biodiversity legislation, updating the outdated Wildlife Conservation Act of 1950. The Biodiversity Conservation Bill 2015 delivers enhanced conservation powers […]

New guidelines for onshore petroleum groundwater monitoring released

The Western Australian Department of Mines and Petroleum and Department of Water have released the Guideline for Groundwater Monitoring in the Onshore Petroleum and Geothermal Industry […]

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