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EPA SA has updated information regarding the audit system for site contamination auditors operating in SA. The updated document accredits specialist professionals as site contamination auditors. […]
The WA Department of Water and Environmental Regulation seeks your feedback on the draft Gnangara groundwater allocation plan. The plan addresses the impact that climate change is having […]
The Clean Energy Regulator has extended the deadline date to 15 February 2022 for Australia’s major companies to opt into a pilot of the Corporate Emissions […]
Renewable Energy (Electricity) Amendment (Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme and Other Measures) Regulations 2021 have now been made into law. The amendments address the Federal Government’s response […]
The Clean Energy Regulator has announced that the Renewable Energy (Electricity) Amendment (Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme and Other Measures) Regulations 2021 have been made into law. […]
On 1 January 2022, an amendment to the Renewable Energy (Method for Solar Water Heaters) Determination 2016 came into effect. The amendment was required to clarify […]
The Clean Energy Regulator has announced a new 2022 plantation forestry carbon method (under the Emissions Reduction Fund) that came into effect on 31 January 2022 […]
Under the Emissions Reduction Fund, a new blue carbon method came into effect on 2 January 2022 which is the first method for blue carbon projects […]
The Clean Energy Regulator has announced that the biomethane method package variations came into effect on 2 January 2022. The biomethane method package variation to the landfill […]
The Clean Energy Regulator has announced a new soil carbon method under the Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) that aims to store additional carbon in agricultural soils […]
The Emissions Reduction Assurance Committee recently completed a crediting period extension review of the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative – Commercial and Public Lighting) Methodology Determination 2015. The Committee found evidence […]
The Federal Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources is seeking feedback on 3 exposure drafts for updated dishwasher, clothes dryer and clothes washing machine energy […]
The Federal Government Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources is seeking feedback to inform development for the 3rd Low Emissions Technology Statement for 2022. The Technology […]
The Climate Change Authority has released two papers that addresses the transitioning to a net zero world for Australia: Economic data for a decarbonising world […]
The Federal Department of Industry, Science, Energy is seeking feedback on the exposure draft of the remake of the Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage (Environment) […]
International ships arriving in Australian waters will see a change in how they manage biofouling in 2022. Mr Andrew Tongue, Deputy Secretary, Federal Department of Agriculture, […]
Version 44 of the register of solar water heaters came into effect on 16 December 2021 and is now available on the Clean Energy Regulator website. The register […]
The Environmental auditor reappointment application (S1), made available by EPA Victoria, is to be used by environmental auditors for applications for reappointment as an auditor under […]
NSW EPA has launched its first Regulatory Strategy 2021-24. The Regulatory Policy sits under the Regulatory Strategy. The Strategy outlines NSW EPA’s purpose, guiding principles and […]
NSW EPA has released its Annual Report for 2020-2021 that summarises its performance, achievements, activities, operations and financial statements of the year 1 July 2020 to […]
In NSW, single use of plastics, including bags, straws, cotton buds, plates, bowls and cutlery will be phased out from June 2022, as the Plastic Reduction […]
NSW EPA has released the final report of the Statutory Review: Radiation Control Act 1990. In 2021, NSW EPA conducted a review of the Radiation Control […]
In QLD, a number of changes are being made to the way the waste levy operates. From 1 July 2022, the existing levy zone will be divided into two […]
The QLD Department of Environment and Science is seeking feedback on the following draft End of Waste (EOW) codes: Draft End of Waste Code—Anaerobic Digestion Digestate Consultation […]
In QLD, the Reef protection regulations are continuing to roll-out in more regions with new requirements for grazing in the Fitzroy and sugarcane growing in the […]
Changes commenced on 1 December 2021 to the Environment Protection Regulations 2009 that relates to how the solid waste levy is collected from landfills. The changes include: A […]
EPA SA has announced that it will waive the solid waste levy to all primary producers whose properties and crops were affected by severe storms in […]
EPA SA is sending a clear message to all waste transporters and waste facility operators of the need to correctly record, report and dispose of soils […]
SA Government is seeking your comment on what single-use plastic items might next be considered for prohibition. A new discussion paper, ‘Turning the Tide: The Future […]
The NSW Environment Legislation Amendment Bill 2021 was introduced into the NSW Parliament this week. The NSW Environment Legislation Amendment Bill 2021 proposes to vary the following environmental […]
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