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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 […]
On 18 June 2014, the Federal Government introduced the Bill, to the House of Representatives, that will implement the Emissions Reduction Fund – the centrepiece of […]
On 16 June 2014, the Energy Efficiency Opportunities (Repeal) Bill 2014 was introduced to the Senate after being passed recently in the House of Representatives. Should […]
On 19 June 2014, the Federal Government introduced the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (Repeal) Bill 2014 to the House of Representatives to bring the functions of […]
EPA Victoria has released an update Protocol for Environmental Management (PEM) – Domestic Ballast water management in Victorian state waters – that provides information to assist […]
EPA Victoria is supporting an online survey that seeks feedback on the management of Gippsland Lakes. Residents, community, industry and business groups are invited to complete […]
NSW EPA has released the REGIONAL WASTE AVOIDANCE AND RESOURCE RECOVERY STRATEGY GUIDANCE policy that has been developed to assist groups of councils, regional organisations of […]
The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has released its final report, Solar feed-in tariffs for the subsidy-free value of electricity from small-scale solar PV units […]
NSW EPA has issued a penalty notice to a company for exceeding the waste stockpile limit permitted by its Environment Protection Licence (EPL). Under its licence, […]
The Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) is seeking comment on its Regulatory Guide: Siting of Controlled Facilities. This Regulatory Guide has been prepared […]
EPA Victoria has released a guideline on the Application of environment protection principles to EPA’s approvals process that provides information and guidance on applying the principles […]
On 1 September 2014, in accordance with the NSW staged repeal program, the Protection of the Environment (POEO) (Waste) Regulations 2005 will be repealed. Consequently, the […]
A discussion paper has been released as part of a review of Queensland’s state-owned land. “We have released a discussion paper and want to hear from […]
The Federal Department of Environment has released the Water Recovery Strategy for the Murray-Darling Basin that outlines the Federal Government’s approach to recovering water for the […]
The Victoria dairy industry is encouraged to refer to the Victorian Dairy Effluent Guidelines and other related guidance for clear guidance on how to manage effluent. […]
The NSW Government has announced two rule changes to its Energy Savings Scheme (ESS), following a review that attracted more than 90 submissions. The scheme uses […]
Protection measures for the Great Barrier Reef remain a priority for the Queensland Government which has allocated $35 million this year for Reef protection. Queensland’s Minister […]
The Essential Services Commission of SA has released a new Residential Energy Efficiency Scheme (REES) Bulletin providing up to date interpretations and advice on REES issues. […]
The Federal Department of Environment has announced a comprehensive review of the Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas legislation. The Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas […]
The Federal Department of Agriculture, together with Plant Health Australia – the national co-ordinator of the government-industry partnership for plant biosecurity, have launched the Biosecurity Portal. […]
The Clean Energy Regulator reminds all liable entities with an interim emissions number (IEN) that they must report and surrender enough units to match their IEN […]
The Federal Government has released the Emissions Reduction Fund exposure draft legislation for public comment. The Bill, Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative) Amendment Bill 2014 (draft), […]
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