The QLD Government has released two draft bills which are set to repeal the Sustainable Planning Act 2009 – the draft Planning and…[Read More]
Draft safety guide seeks best practice guidance on assessing environmental exposures from ionising radiation – Comment sought
Published: September 19, 2014
The Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency is inviting comment on the draft safety guide Radiation Protection of the…[Read More]
Cost Recovery under Environment Protection & Biodiversity Conseration (EPBC) – effective 1 October 2014
Published: September 19, 2014
Cost recovery for environmental impact assessments and some strategic assessments commences on 1 October 2014. The Federal Government will commence…[Read More]
Proposed changes to standards for water meters for cold potable water and hot water
Published: September 19, 2014
The National Measurement Institute (NMI) is proposing to amend and adopt the international pattern approval standard for water meters for…[Read More]
Draft Victorian Bilateral Agreement relating to environmental assessment – Comment sought
Published: September 19, 2014
The Federal Department of Environment and the Victorian Planning Department is inviting comment on Draft Victorian Bilateral Agreement relating to…[Read More]
Queensland Government introduces new penalties and stiffer fines – Effective 1 September 2014
Published: September 19, 2014
The Queensland Government has introduced tougher penalties for companies who receive environment infringement notices, with several offences under the Environmental…[Read More]
Bill introduced to QLD Parliament that will see polluters face big increase for major offences
Published: September 19, 2014
A new bill has been introduced into the Queensland Parliament which will see polluters facing maximum penalties of more than…[Read More]
Australian Renewable Energy Agency Repeal Bill – update
Published: September 12, 2014
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) Repeal Bill is currently before the Federal Parliament. The Bill was passed in the…[Read More]
Mitigating Aircraft noise – consultation commences
Published: September 12, 2014
Aircraft noise is an inevitable by-product of aircraft operations. In Australia there are a range of legislative and other controls…[Read More]
Tougher on-the-spot fines for environmental offences
Published: September 12, 2014
A ten fold increase in on-the-spot fines for environmental offences up to $15,000 for companies and $7500 for individuals is…[Read More]
