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Victorian Energy Upgrades: Refrigerated display cabinets

The Victorian Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning is looking to update the current refrigerated display cabinet activity to allow for the latest energy efficiency […]

Waste depots in SA: New mass balance reporting regulations effective 1 July 2021

Mass balance reporting (MBR) regulations came into effect from 1 July 2021 following extensive engagement and consultation with the waste and resource recovery sector. MBR requires […]

REMINDER: FREE webinars on new Victorian environment protection laws for businesses

Just a reminder that the AEBN and EPA Victoria have partnered to provide a series of 3 webinars on the NEW Victorian environment protection laws that […]

Proposed new carbon capture and storage method

The Federal Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources (DISER), on behalf of the Emissions Reduction Assurance Committee, is seeking feedback on a proposed variation to […]

REMINDER: Training webinars on NEW Victorian environment protection laws

The Australian Environment Business Network (AEBN) reminds AEBN Members that a series of 3 webinars on the NEW Victorian environment protection laws are available until 30 […]

NEW Victoria environment protection laws – Commenced 1 July 2021

The new Environment Protection Act 2017 (the Act) came into force in Victoria yesterday, 1 July 2021. Prevention of environmental harm and protecting human health is […]

Does your waste business require an EPA Licence or Permit?

From yesterday with the commencement of the new Environment Protection Act 2017, some waste handling and disposal businesses require a licence, a permit or a registration […]

New EPA policies and SEPPs and WMPs guide – Released

EPA Victoria has published its General standards policy, which provides an overview of the broad range of general standards instruments and tools under the Environment Protection […]

New National Chemicals Management Standards

The Federal Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (DAWE) has announced that new legislation has resulted in the establishment of the Industrial Chemicals Environmental Management […]

AEBN launched FREE training webinars on the NEW Victorian environment protection laws for AEBN Members

The Australian Environment Business Network (AEBN) has launched a series of 3 webinars on the NEW Victorian environment protection laws that come into effect from 1 […]

AEBN launched FREE training webinars on the NEW Victorian environment protection laws for AEBN Members

The Australian Environment Business Network (AEBN) has launched a series of 3 webinars on the NEW Victorian environment protection laws that come into effect from 1 […]

Ban on single use plastic to commence early

The Western Australian Government has announced the earlier commencement of its Plan for Plastics with single-use plastic bowls, cups, plates, cutlery, stirrers, straws, polystyrene food containers, […]

Victorian Government tables Energy Legislation Amendment Bill 2021

The Victorian Government has tabled a bill to make changes to the regulatory framework to accommodate the transition to new energy technologies. The main purposed of […]

Amendments to the Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Act: Have your say!

The South Australian Department for Energy and Mining is consulting on proposed amendments to the Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Act 2000 (the Act). The proposed amendments […]

New Regulations and Reference Standard made

The Environment Protection Regulations 2021 and Environment Reference Standard (ERS) have been formally made by the Governor in Council and will come into effect with the […]

New landfill gas method available

The Clean Energy Regulator has announced that the new method variation for the landfill gas method under the Emissions Reduction Fund has come into effect.  The […]

Announcement: AEBN and EPA Victoria partner to deliver training for all Victoria businesses on new Victorian environmental laws

The Australian Environment Business Network (AEBN) and EPA Victoria are partnering to provide training for all Victorian industry and businesses on the new Victorian environment protection […]

Updates to National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Scheme: Have your say!

Consultation has commenced on proposed amendments to the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Regulations 2008 and National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (Measurement) Determination 2008 that will […]

Updated Remedial Notices Policy released by EPA Victoria

EPA Victoria has released updated remedial notice policies under the current Environment Protection Act 1970. The Remedial Notices Policy is intended to ensure that remedial notices […]

Amendments to the Mining Act 1978: Have your say!

The WA Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS) is seeking feedback on proposed amendments to the Mining Act 1978. The amendments seek to modernise […]

Waste Code Transition to Environmental Protection Regulations 2021

EPA Victoria has released the Waste code transition to Environment Protection Regulations 2021  The purpose of the guide is to step you through the process for […]

Licencing of poultry farms

SA farms (broiler) will be required to apply for a licence from the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) from 1 April 2021.  This requirement brings the poultry […]

National Plastics Plan

An update with regards to Australia’s National Plastics Plan that provides planned timelines. As a reminder, the Plan outlines Australia’s actions to: reduce plastic waste and increase recycling […]

Australia’s offshore oil and gas decommissioning framework: Enhanced

The Federal Government has approved a suite of measures aimed at enhancing and strengthening Australia’s offshore oil and gas decommissioning framework. Federal Minister for Resources, Water […]

National Pollutant Inventory (NPI) data for 2019-20: Released

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 […]

Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail (ADG) Code 7.7 commences in Victoria on 1 April 2021

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 […]

Reminder of commencement of new Victorian environment protection laws on 1 July 2021

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 […]

Stricter air quality standards for energy from waste projects: New draft rule (Open for comment)

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 […]

Hazardous Waste (Regulation of Exports and Impacts) Amendment Bill 2021

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 Protection of the Environment Operations (General) Amendment (PFAS Firefighting Foam) Regulation 2021

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 […]

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