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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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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’. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 will make changes to its ozone monitoring network to account for seasonal changes from July 2014. EPA Victoria will switch off 6 out of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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October 30, 2026