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The Plastic Reduction and Circular Economy Act 2021 was passed in the NSW Parliament on 16 November 2021. The legislation now bans certain plastics. Details about […]
NSW EPA is seeking your comment on the Protection of the Environment Operations (General) Regulation 2021 and the Protection of the Environment Operations (Clean Air) Regulation […]
From 1 December 2021, the Reef protection regulations will continue to roll-out in more QLD regions and with new requirements for grazing in the Fitzroy and […]
In late October 2021, the Renewable Energy (Electricity) Regulations 2001 was amended to extend the deadline for lodging an application for an emissions-intensive trade-exposed (EITE) exemption […]
Australia’s ban on the export of whole baled waste tyres will commence on 1 December 2021 and exporters requiring a licence to continue to export tyres overseas […]
WorkSafe Victoria has released the proposed Lead Compliance Code on behalf of the Victorian Government for comment. The Code provides practical guidance for those who have […]
The Victorian Department of Environment, Land Water and Planning (DELWP) is conducting a Survey on the number and uses of waste tyres on farms and how farmers […]
An independent review of the EPA’s Resource Recovery Framework is underway. The Resource Recovery Framework aims to divert materials derived from waste away from landfill and […]
The Federal Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources (DISER) is seeking feedback on an exposure draft of the proposed amendments to the Renewable Energy (Electricity) Regulations 2001 […]
New laws have been introduced for debate before the Victorian Parliament. The Circular Economy (Waste Reduction and Recycling) Bill 2021 (Vic) will become available via Victorian […]
The WA Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER) has released the following information to support the next tranche of amendments to Environmental Protection Act 1986 (EP Act), particularly […]
The Clean Energy Regulator is holding a second consultation on the guidelines for the Corporate Emissions Reduction Transparency (CERT) report and is inviting your views. The […]
In early 2020, the Federal, State and Territory governments agreed, through COAG, that the export of waste will be regulated by the Federal Government for the […]
Russell Kennedy Lawyers has released an alert for AEBN Members with operations in Victoria for Victorian workers following the recent release of the Victorian Government’s COVID-19 Mandatory […]
EPA Victoria has released information on how EPA is supporting Victorians and what it expects from duty holders. EPA is also providing guidance on the safe […]
EPA Victoria has provided the following latest information that relates to managing Waste in Victoria: Accredited consignors To support Victorian businesses to comply with their new […]
EPA Victoria is advising of changes for waste and resource recovery: Facilities storing more than 5 cubic metres of waste will require an EPA registration, permit […]
EPA Victoria advises that the new Victorian environment protection laws that came into effect on 1 July 2021 require you to take ‘reasonable steps’ when producing […]
Just a reminder that EPA Victoria has updated the Management and storage of combustible recyclable and waste materials (CRWM) guideline.The CRWM guideline is aimed at waste and resource recovery facilities and […]
Just a reminder, EPA Victoria has outlined three duties that require you to minimise or respond to risks of harm to human health and the environment […]
EPA Victoria has provided information for businesses on managing landfills and advises that landfill operators must take action to prevent harm to human health and the […]
A reminder that EPA Victoria has released the Potentially contaminated land – a guide for business (publication 2010) which is an introductory guide for small to medium-sized businesses. The guide is […]
EPA Victoria has published the following key documents to assist stakeholder to understand EPA’s regulatory approach for operating under the Act: Permissions scheme policy (publication 1799) provides […]
The Federal Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment is developing the Australian in-water cleaning standards to improve how biosecurity and chemical contamination risks are managed […]
The Federal Government is undertaking a review of the National Landcare Program Phase 2 and is seeking feedback on the effectiveness and efficiency of Phase 2 […]
The Victorian Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning is seeking feedback on the proposed Model Water Restriction By-law for Victoria, which will replace the existing […]
EPA Victoria has released a new environmental auditor reappointment application form to be used by environmental auditors for applications for reappointment as an auditor under the Environment […]
NSW EPA has released the Reporting pollution incidents: information for environment protection licence holders publication that outlines: What you need to do when an incident occurs […]
The SA Government is inviting comment on the draft Adelaide Plains Water Allocation Plan. The overall aim of water allocation plans is to ensure that water is […]
SA Government is seeking your feedback on its Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) and how it can improve. SA had introduced Australia’s first container deposit scheme 44 […]
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