WA’s Conservation Commission has released the draft Forest Management Plan 2014-23for public consultation. The current forest management plan (FMP)…[Read More]
New national legislation effective 1 Oct 2012 – Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) legislation
Published: September 21, 2012
The Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) legislation is expected to come into effect on 1 October 2012, after passing…[Read More]
EPBC Act to be updated to grant Environment Minister additional legal powers
Published: September 21, 2012
Federal Environment Minister, Tony Burke is seeking changes to the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conversation (EPBC) Act to extend his…[Read More]
QLD government moves to change planning system
Published: September 21, 2012
The QLD Government has announced changes to Queensland’s planning and development system. QLD Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development,…[Read More]
Financeability test: discussion paper
Published: September 21, 2012
The NSW Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has released a discussion paper regarding modifications to the financeability test. The…[Read More]
Clean Energy Regulator prosecutes company owner for misleading conduct
Published: September 21, 2012
The Clean Energy Regulator has undertaken its first criminal proceedings against the owner of Sydney Solar Eco Solutions Pty Ltd…[Read More]
Review of Victoria’s Dangerous Goods (Storage & Handling) Regulations – comment sought
Published: September 21, 2012
Worksafe Victoria is currently reviewing and remaking Victoria’s dangerous goods regulations – Dangerous Goods (Storage and Handling) Interim Regulations 2011…[Read More]
Murray-Darling Basin environmental water plans
Published: September 21, 2012
The Federal Government’s watering plans for the Murray-Darling Basin have been released which outline the strategic approach taken to…[Read More]
Victoria’s native vegatation permitted clearing regulations – comment sought on consultation paper
Published: September 21, 2012
The Victorian Government is reviewing Victoria’s regulations that protect the clearing of native vegetation across Victoria, and therefore, has released…[Read More]
Permit to transport Prescribed Industrial Waste (PIW) – updated guidance
Published: September 21, 2012
EPA Victoria has released an updated publication for Permit to Transport Prescribed Industrial Waste. It replaces publication 811.4, published July…[Read More]
