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You are invited to comment on the draft Renewable Energy Zones (REZ) Planning Rules that aims to coordinate the transmission and generation investments with the optimal […]
Effective 1 September 2020, NSW EPA will charge a new fee to recover its costs associated with orders it issues or voluntary management proposals for contaminated […]
The Federal Government has introduced the Recycling And Waste Reduction Bill 2020 into Parliament to ensure Australia takes responsibility for its waste. The Bill will provide […]
The WA Government is seeking your comment on the Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Act 2007 (WARR Act). WA’s Environment Minister, Stephen Dawson said the WAAR […]
WA’s new container deposit scheme, Containers for Change is expected to commence on 1 October 2020. With this in mind, the WA Government has launched an […]
There have been changes to Victoria’s Noise Regulations, during COVID-19, as many people are now working from home. The Victorian Minister for Planning approved new planning […]
NSW EPA directly regulates operators of freight and passenger trains, including the locomotives, carriages and wagons (rolling stock operators), along with the operators of railway infrastructure […]
NSW EPA officers are actively monitoring forestry operations, including checking that conditions imposed to protect the environment post bushfires are being complied with. Additional new rules […]
The SA Government is seeking your thoughts on the draft regulations for the revised Mining Act. Feedback will help with the development of the Mining Regulations to support […]
SA Government is seeking your views on the draft Water Register Regulations that supports a new and improved Water Register. An enhanced South Australian Water Register […]
SA Government is seeking your thoughts on the proposed amendments to the Forestry Regulations 2013 that aim to develop a sustainable future for the recreational use […]
The Clean Energy Regulator has released new sampling requirements and guidance for projects under the following Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) methods: • Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming […]
The National Transport Commission (NTC) has released the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail – Edition 7.7 (ADG Code 7.7). […]
The National Transport Commission (NTC) has released the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail – Edition 7.7 (ADG Code 7.7). […]
You are invited to comment on the Draft Great Barrier Reef Interventions Policy that aims to guide the design of interventions to build and support the […]
The Productivity Commission has released an issues paper for National Water Reform that outlines a range of issues on which the Commission is seeking information and […]
A final report was released this week by the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) that outlines Sydney Water’s new maximum prices that they are allowed […]
The Federal Department of Industry, Sciences, Energy and Resources has announced changes to legislation for carbon credits to give projects and those who manage them, more […]
Just a reminder that the Federal Department of Environment and Energy is calling for comment on the review of the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act […]
New legislation, Prohibiting energy market misconduct legislation is now in effect. The new legislation requires energy companies to put the interest of their customers first, by […]
A new rule in the National Electricity Market (NEM) will help lower energy costs and improve electricity reliability for all customers at times of peak demand […]
EPA Victoria has released its draft Regulatory strategy 2020-2025 that sets out EPA Victoria’s vision for the delivery of its regulatory functions and activities. Informed and […]
EPA Victoria has released its draft Permissions scheme policy that supports EPA Victoria’s overarching Regulatory strategy 2020-2025 and sets out their approach to implementing the new […]
EPA Victoria has released its draft Compliance and enforcement policy that supports our overarching Regulatory strategy 2020-2025 and sets out EPA Victoria’s approach to applying Victoria’s […]
The amended Environment Protection Act 2017 is intended to commence on 1 July 2021. The proposed Environment Protection Regulations (Part 4.2) that will apply under this […]
The amended Environment Protection Act 2017 is intended to commence on 1 July 2021. The proposed Environment Protection Regulations (Part 4.2) that will apply under the […]
EPA Victoria has released the Noise limit and assessment protocol for the control of noise from commercial, industrial and trade premises and entertainment venues that is […]
EPA Victoria has released the Protocol for calculating monetary benefits which is intended to apply from 1 July 2021. It sets out the method EPA Victoria […]
The Federal Government is proposing updates to the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Regulations 2008 (NGER Regulations) and National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (Measurement) Determination 2008 […]
The Federal Government has announced a Productivity Commission inquiry into national water policy. The National Water Initiative (NWI) is a shared commitment by governments to increase […]
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