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The Senate Environment and Communications References Committee has released its report on their Inquiry into the threat of marine plastic pollution in Australia – Toxic Tide: […]
The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has published two user guides on the use of international data, standards and assessments for agricultural chemical […]
EPA Victoria has published new guidelines covering the clean up and management of polluted groundwater. The guidelines provide details on EPA Victoria’s requirements and expectations for […]
The Queensland Government this week banned underground coal gasification due to its environmental impact. QLD State Development Minister and Minister for Natural Resources and Mines, Anthony […]
The Queensland Department of Environment and Heritage Protection has amended 20 environmentally relevant activity (ERA) standards and is now seeking comment on the draft amendments. The […]
The Federal Department of Environment has released the draft Emissions Reduction Fund: Safeguard mechanism Emissions Intensity Benchmark Guidelines that outlines the process for developing emissions intensity […]
Proposed amendments to the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 (Vic) (Act) are set to increase the number of successful prosecutions for harming Aboriginal cultural heritage offences under […]
EPA Victoria is proposing amendments to the Environment Protection (Industrial Waste Resource) Regulations 2009. These Regulations guide the sustainable management of Prescribed Industrial Waste (PIW) in […]
EPA Victoria has released a draft landfill licensing guideline. This is the draft update to the existing landfill licensing guideline (No. 1323.2). As part of the […]
The Queensland Government has introduced the Vegetation Management (Reinstatement) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2016 (Reinstatement Bill) which proposes to reinstate vegetation management laws that were […]
The Federal Department of Environment has released the National Standard for Environmental Risk Management of Industrial Chemicals Discussion Paper for public comment. The aim of the […]
The Victorian Essential Services Commission has released for public consultation the VEET Guidelines Amendments 2016 – Draft Decision. This outlines proposed amendments to the VEET Guidelines […]
The Financial Services Council (FSC) and Australian Council of Superannuation Investors (ACSI) have launched a guide for Australian companies on how to identify and report environmental, […]
The NSW Office of Environment and Heritage has released a draft guideline – Using Cost–Benefit Analysis to assess coastal management options: Guidance for councils. This draft […]
The Queensland Government is seeking feedback on the draft Reef 2050 Policy Guideline for Decision Makers that is for all government, community and industry decision makers […]
The Federal Department for the Environment has released guidelines – Engage Early: Guidance for proponents on best practice Indigenous engagement for environmental assessments under the EPBC […]
EPA Victoria has issued updated guidelines providing environmental auditors (contaminated land) with detailed guidance for conducting environmental audits and issuing certificates and statements of environmental audit. […]
The Queensland Government has released the Draft Guideline: Master Planning for priority ports which includes Gladstone, Abbot Point, Townsville and Hay Point/Mackay – for public comment. […]
WA Department of Environment Regulation (DER) has released the draft Guidance Statement: Regulation of Mine Dewatering and Consultation paper. The objective of the guidance statement is […]
The following draft Guidance Statements have been released by the WA Department of Environment Regulation (DER) for comment: •Guidance Statement: Regulatory Assessment Framework The objective of […]
The Federal Department of Environment has released a Draft Reef 2050 Plan – Policy guideline for decision makers aimed at all government, community and industry decision […]
The NSW EPA has developed a set of guidelines to help the general public and licensees understand the factors the regulator considers when undertaking licensing functions […]
Expressions of interest have opened for the Reef Trust Tender – Burdekin. Using a competitive tender approach, funding of up to $2.5 million will be available […]
EPA Victoria has launched a state-wide program to reduce the risks posed by leaking underground petroleum storage systems (UPSSs) – one of the most common sources […]
NSW EPA is seeking comments on the Draft Industrial Noise Guideline which is intended to replace the Industrial Noise Policy. The draft guideline updates and clarifies […]
The NSW Department of Planning & Environment has released new Draft Guidelines for the Economic Assessment of Mining and Coal Seam Gas Projects. The Guidelines are […]
The Queensland Department of Environment and Heritage Protection has issued a Guideline – Enforceable undertakings under the Environmental Protection Act 1994. This guideline has been prepared […]
The NSW EPA has reviewed the NSW Industrial Noise Policy and is now inviting members from the community, industry and government to provide feedback on its […]
The Clean Energy Regulator has released Guidance on completing Annex C to the application to register a project – for the industrial electricity and fuel efficiency […]
The Sydney-based Better Buildings Partnership (BBP) has released comprehensive Operational Waste Guidelines to assist building owners and property managers to work more effectively and consistently with […]
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