A quarry in NSW has been convicted and fined $15,000 in a Local Court for an April 2017 discharge of…[Read More]
“Licence conditions are not suggestions, but firm rules that licenced facilities must follow. To flout the rules is to risk penalty…” states NSW EPA
Review of QLD’s Environment Chain of Responsibility laws – Comment sought
The Queensland Department of Environment and Science (DES) is seeking comments on a review of specific provisions of the Environmental…[Read More]
National Electricity Market Data Strategy – Consultation Paper – Released for comment
The independent Energy Security Board (ESB) has today released a public consultation paper on the development of a data strategy…[Read More]
Emissions Reduction Fund project updates for March 2018
The Federal Clean Energy Regulator has released the monthly emissions reduction fund (ERF) carbon abatement statement for March 2018. The…[Read More]
Changes to VEET Guidelines provides clarification on inoperable products
The Essential Services Commission (ESC) has released an information bulletin to clarify their position on the eligibility of activities in…[Read More]
NEW GUIDANCE – On the use of monitored natural attenuation (MNA) for groundwater clean-up
The Western Australia Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER) has released draft guidance on the use of monitored natural…[Read More]
Clean Energy Finance Corporation Amendment (Carbon Capture and Storage) Bill 2017 – Will permit investment in carbon capture and storage projects and technologies
In February 2018, the Senate referred the provisions of the Clean Energy Finance Corporation Amendment (Carbon Capture and Storage) Bill…[Read More]
Review of the Product Stewardship Act 2011 and a national approach to stewardship action – Have your say!
The Federal Department of Environment and Energy is seeking feedback on Product Stewardship Act 2011 to inform a review of…[Read More]
2016-17 National Pollutant Inventory Data available
The Federal Department of the Environment and Energy has released the 2016-17 National Pollutant Inventory (NPI) data.The NPI contains the…[Read More]
Clean Energy Finance Corporation Amendment (Carbon Capture and Storage) Bill 2017 – Will permit investment in carbon capture and storage projects and technologies
In February 2018, the Senate referred the provisions of the Clean Energy Finance Corporation Amendment (Carbon Capture and Storage) Bill…[Read More]