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The Federal Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment has released the data for the National Pollutant Inventory (NPI) for 2019-20. Each year, more than 4 […]
On 1 April 2021, the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail (ADG) Code 7.7 commenced in Victoria under the Amendment […]
EPA Victoria has released a brochure to remind duty holders in Victoria of their responsibilities relating to new Victorian environmental protection laws that commence on 1 […]
The NSW Government has released for comment new draft rules that ensure energy from waste projects in NSW meet world best practice air quality standards. NSW […]
Comment is sought on the Inquiry into provisions in the Hazardous Waste (Regulation of Exports and Imports) Amendment Bill 2021. This bill would amend the Hazardous Waste […]
The NSW Protection of the Environment Operations (General) Amendment (PFAS Firefighting Foam) Regulation 2021 amends the NSW Protection of the Environment Operations (General) Regulation 2009 to […]
The commencement of the provisions of the Victorian Environment Protection Amendment Act 2018 has been proclaimed by the Governor of Victoria on 3 March 2020. The […]
NSW EPA has been advised by Forestry Corporation of NSW (FCNSW) that they will shortly revert to operating under the standard forestry rules, meaning logging in […]
The Clean Energy Regulator has advise that on or before Monday 15 February 2021, liable entities who made a relevant acquisition in 2020 must comply with […]
On 1 January 2021, Australia began a two-year transition from the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals Revision 3 (GHS 3) to Revision […]
In December 2020, the Australian Parliament had passed the Federal Government’s waste and recycling laws – the Recycling and Waste Reduction Act 2020 (the Act) that […]
The Clean Energy Regulator had announced that the 12th Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) auction will be held on 12 & 13 April 2021. For guidance, please […]
In mid December 2020, EPA Victoria released the ‘proposed final’ versions of the new subordinate legislation to the Environment Protection Act – the Regulations and the […]
EPA Victoria has released the following two proposed waste and noise framework publications: Summary of proposed waste framework: This summary explains the waste framework in the […]
The Victorian Government is seeking a clear and consistent wind farm noise regulation to provide certainty to industry and confidence for communities. The new Victorian environment […]
The NSW Government has released the NSW Protection of the Environment Operations (General) Amendment (Native Forest Bio-material) Regulation 2020 that amends the NSW Protection of the […]
EPA Victoria has released the Noise Protocol – Noise limit and assessment protocol for the control of noise from commercial, industrial and trade premises and entertainment […]
In October 2020, information regarding radiation licences was made more readily available to the public after it was added to EPA SA’s online Public Register. The […]
Worksafe Victoria has released a Consultation Paper for the Independent Review of the Dangerous Goods Act and associated regulations that raises a number of issues. The […]
A reminder that a new version of the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail – Edition 7.7 (ADG Code 7.7) […]
A reminder that latest version of the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail – Edition 7.7 (ADG Code 7.7) can […]
The Victorian Government is working towards establishing a new waste legislation and a waste authority – part of Recycling Victoria (as reported in AEBN’s National ENW […]
The NSW Resources Regulator is calling for feedback on the proposed Mining Amendment (Standard Conditions of Mining Leases – Rehabilitation) Regulation 2020. The mining lease conditions […]
On 1 October 2020, the WA container deposit scheme ‘Containers for Change’ had commenced. It is estimated that the scheme will recycle an additional 6.6 billion […]
The WA Government has released the discussion paper Waste not, want not: Valuing waste as a resource and seeks your feedback on the proposed legislative framework […]
Federal Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction, The Hon Angus Taylor MP, has announced changes to the Clean Energy Regulator’s responsibilities and operations to streamline functions […]
The Renewable Energy Target 2019 Administrative Report was tabled in Federal Parliament this week. The report provides information about the Clean Energy Regulator’s administration of the […]
The Victorian Government is committed to developing a new waste and recycling Act and establishing a waste Authority by 2021 for Victoria and therefore, has released […]
The 11th Emissions Reduction Fund auction had now closed after a two day bidding window. All authorised bidders will be notified directly of their bidding outcome. […]
As part of ongoing work underway to reduce barriers to entry for participation in the Emissions Reduction Fund, the Clean Energy Regulator is seeking feedback on […]
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