EPA Victoria, the only state in Australia with domestic ballast water regulations, has issued six Penalty Infringement Notices (PINs) and…[Read More]
Ships to meet their ballast water obligations – EPA Victoria sets out obligations
Published: October 31, 2014
Changes to waste regulatory framework
Published: October 31, 2014
As at 1 November 2014, it will be an offence in New South Wales to ship waste more than 150km…[Read More]
New draft MoU for NSW EPA and Sydney Water
Published: October 31, 2014
A new draft memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the NSW EPA and Sydney Water has been released for public comment.…[Read More]
QLD’s EPBC agreement to be amended
Published: October 31, 2014
The Federal and Queensland Governments will again amend the EPBC bilateral agreement relating to environmental assessments in Queensland. The proposed…[Read More]
Draft Emissions Reduction Fund methods for Facilities; Wastewater treatment; Transport – Released for comment
Published: October 24, 2014
The Federal Department of Environment has released a further 3 draft Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) method determinations that cover projects…[Read More]
Updating the agreement between the Commonwealth and WA on environmental assessment
Published: October 24, 2014
An updated bilateral agreement has been signed by the Federal and WA Governments in an effort to streamline environmental assessments…[Read More]
Draft guidelines – EPA works approval application and online checklist released
Published: October 24, 2014
EPA Victoria has released a draft guideline: EPA works approval application and an online checklist, designed to simplify the application…[Read More]
Tougher penalties for planning breaches
Published: October 24, 2014
The NSW Government will introduce new laws to crack down on companies and individuals which breach planning rules. NSW Minister…[Read More]
Land and Environment Court gets more power
Published: October 24, 2014
The NSW Government will introduce laws to give the Land and Environment Court the power to impose tough new sanctions…[Read More]
New biosecurity regulations
Published: October 24, 2014
Farmers, landowners and community members are invited to comment on Queensland’s new biosecurity regulations aimed at protecting the agricultural sector…[Read More]
