There have been changes to the Environment Protection (EP) Act which now sees increased powers for police and Council officers…[Read More]
Environment Protection Water Quality draft policy – comment sought
Published: February 15, 2013
The SA EPA is conducting a review of the Environment Protection (Water Quality) Policy 2003. Consequently a draft policy is…[Read More]
Tanks and Solar Hot Water no longer mandatory in Queensland
Published: February 15, 2013
From February 1 the Queensland Government made solar hot-water systems and water tanks no longer mandatory for new houses. Queensland…[Read More]
New report on number of Australian carbon credit units (ACCUs) issued
Published: February 1, 2013
The Clean Energy Regulator, under the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative) Act 2011, is required to publish quarterly reports regarding…[Read More]
An auctioning solution for development to support auctioning of carbon units
Published: February 1, 2013
On 1 July 2015, the carbon pricing mechanism (CPM) will move to a flexible, market-driven approach. As part of this…[Read More]
Low Carbon Australia Ltd & the Clean Energy Finance Corporation to merge
Published: February 1, 2013
In mid December 2013, the Federal Government announced the in-principle agreement between the Boards of the – Clean Energy…[Read More]
New Contaminated Environments Strategy – EPA Victoria release
Published: February 1, 2013
The new Contaminated Environments Strategy has been released by EPA Victoria “to better manage contaminated environments across Victoria”. EPA Victoria…[Read More]
New Code of Practice Onsite Wastewater management – guidance
Published: February 1, 2013
“This Code of Practice Onsite Wastewater Management provides standards and guidance to ensure the management of onsite wastewater (up to…[Read More]
New Guideline – Demonstrate enviromental best practice
Published: February 1, 2013
“EPA Victoria has released guidance on how to Demonstrating Best Practice. The Guideline outlines how EPA assesses best practice and…[Read More]
QLD Nature Conservation Act under review
Published: December 7, 2012
The QLD Government is undertaking consultation with industry groups from across the state, as a review of Queensland’s Nature Conservation…[Read More]
