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Water Act Review – Last days to provide comment

The Queensland Government is undertaking a review of the Water Act 2000 which is intended to pave the way for reform of how water is managed […]

Revised Guidelines For listing and re-listing chemicals on the ‘confidential section’ of the Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances – Comment sought

The National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme (NICNAS) is seeking comment on the revised guidelines for listing and re-listing chemicals on the ‘confidential section’ of […]

Register of solar water heaters (version 21) – Effective 8 July 2014

The Clean Energy Regulator has released version 21 of the Register of solar water heaters. The register lists solar water heater and air source heat pump […]

EPA’s position on provision of financial assurance for licences and works approvals

EPA Victoria has released a draft statement of position that explains the way EPA Victoria intends to apply financial assurances to licences and works approvals. EPA […]

Water and Sewerage Pricing Reform: Draft Report

The Essential Services Commission of SA (ESCOSA) has released a draft report for public consultation, putting forward a broad suite of potential reform options for SA […]

Carbon tax survives Senate vote

An amended bill, that addresses the concerns of the Palmer United Party (PUP), is expected to be presented to the Senate and the House of Representatives […]

Changes to ASX sustainability disclosure

The Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) has released changes to the third edition of the Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations under ‘Principle 7: Recognise and manage risk’. […]

Streamlining environmental assessment process between Commonwealth and ACT

The Commonwealth and ACT Governments have signed a new assessment bilaterial agreement in order to remove duplication and provide a single streamlined environmental assessment process for […]

NEW GUIDELINE: Permit to transport Prescribed Industrial Waste (PIW)

EPA Victoria has released the Permit to transport prescribed industrial waste (PIW) guideline. Owners of vehicles used for the transport of PIW must hold an EPA […]

NEW GUIDELINE: Design, Installation and Management requirements for underground petroleum storage systems (UPSSs)

A new guideline has been released by EPA Victoria on the Design, installation and management requirements for underground petroleum storage systems (UPSSs). Leakage from Underground Petroleum […]

NEW GUIDELINES: Accredited Licensee system for applicants

EPA Victoria has released Guidelines for applicants: Accredited Licensee System. The accredited licensee system aims to achieve environmental improvements through co-operation between industry, government and the […]

Instructions for completing works approval, licence and licence amendment applications

EPA Victoria has released instructions for completing works approval, licence and licence amendment applications. The instructions are to assist applicants in ensuring that all WORKS APPROVAL […]

NEW GUIDELINES: Works Approval

EPA Victoria has released an updated Guidelines for Works Approval. The works approval guidelines have been updated to make applying for works clearer and easier. The […]

NEW GUIDELINE: Modified vehicles

EPA Victoria has released updated guidelines for Modified vehicle. Many vehicle owners customise their motor vehicles. Guidance is now provided on the acceptability of modifications of […]

Updating Victoria’s Floodplain Management Strategy – Comment sought

The Victorian Government has released the Draft Victorian Floodplain Management Strategy that sets out the proposed new policy framework for managing floodplains in Victoria over the […]

Draft NSW Guidelines on the Duty to Report Contamination – Comment Sought

The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has released for public comment updated draft Guidelines on the Duty to Report Contamination under the Contaminated Land Management Act […]

Changes to Contaminated Land Regulations

Under new Sustainable Planning Amendment Regulations introduced by the state government, a compliance permit from an approved contaminated land auditor is now required by developers of […]

Exposure draft Carbon Abatement Contract and discussion paper – Comment Sought

The Clean Energy Regulator has released for comment an exposure draft of the Carbon Abatement Contract to be used for the Emissions Reduction Fund and has […]

TENDER – Tender now open for Construction, Ownership and Operation of Deer Park (Victoria) Terminal Station (Current electricity capacity constraints at terminal stations)

The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO), Powercor Australia and Jemena Electricity Networks (Jemena) have identified electricity capacity constraints at terminal stations servicing Jemena and Powercor’s distribution […]

NEW GUIDELINE – Environmental auditor guidelines – appointment and conduct

EPA Victoria has released updated guidelines that explain the process for the appointment and conduct of Environmental Auditors appointed by EPA Victoria. These guidelines set out […]

EPA Victoria makes changes to ozone monitoring network

EPA Victoria will make changes to its ozone monitoring network to account for seasonal changes from July 2014. EPA Victoria will switch off 6 out of […]

Review of Broken Hill Water and Sewerage Prices: Final Report released

The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has released its final report Essential Energy’s water, sewerage and other services in Broken Hill which outlines the maximum […]

Water Act under Review

The Queensland government is conducting a review of the Water Act and is seeking public comment as part of the process. According to the government, the […]

Changes to Gladstone Area and Mt Isa Water Boards

The Queensland government has announced the appointment of new directors for both the Gladstone Area and Mt Isa Water Boards. In Gladstone, the new directors are […]

Draft Amendment to the National Directory for Radiation Protection – Disposal of Radioactive Material – Comment Sought

The Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPNSA) has released a draft amendment to the National Directory for Radiation Protection (NDRP) – Disposal of Radioactive […]

Green Army legislation passes in Senate

The Green Army legislation was passed in the Senate this week. The Green Army program is a hands-on, practical, grassroots environmental action program that supports local […]

Carbon tax repeal – state of play

On 23 June 2014, the Federal Government reintroduced a package of Bills to the House of Representatives to repeal the carbon tax. If passed by the […]

Financial assurance applied to licences and works approvals

EPA Victoria has released, for comment, a draft statement of position on the way financial assurance will be applied to licences and works approvals. The draft […]

NSW Underground petroleum storage – Comment sought

Submissions are being sought on the Proposed Protection of the Environment Operations (Underground Petroleum Storage Systems) Regulation 2014 Regulatory Impact Statement. The Statement examines the economic […]

QLD Government outlines long-term water plans

The Queensland Government has outlined its long-term plans for the water sector with the launch of WaterQ: A 30-Year Strategy for Queensland’s Water Sector. Key priorities […]

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