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Regulation of railway activities: New licences to rolling stock operators

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’s role in forestry logging operations

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 […]

SA Draft Mining Regulations – Comment sought

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 draft Water Register Regulations – Comment sought

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 […]

Proposed amendments to SA Forestry Regulations

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 […]

New sampling requirements and guidance for measurement-based soil carbon methods in the Emissions Reduction Fund

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 […]

New dangerous goods transport Code – Commences 1 October 2020

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). […]

New dangerous goods transport Code – Commences 1 October 2020

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).  […]

Draft Great Barrier Reef Interventions Policy Comment sought

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 […]

National Water Reform – issues paper released for comment

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 […]

IPART outlines Sydney Water’s new maximum prices for water, wastewater and stormwater services for customers: Commencing 1 July 2020

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 […]

Amendments to the Emissions Reduction Fund legislative rule: Commenced 3 June 2020

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 […]

Reminder: Review of EPBC Act – Comment sought by 31 October 2020

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 […]

Prohibiting Energy Market Misconduct

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 […]

New energy rule – Wholesale demand response

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’s draft Regulatory Strategy 2020-25: Released

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 […]

Draft Permissions policy – under the new Victorian Environment Protection legislative framework: Released

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’s draft compliance and enforcement policy

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 […]

New waste classification assessment protocol: Released by EPA Victoria

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 […]

Waste disposal categories – characteristics and thresholds: Released by EPA Victoria

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 […]

New noise limit and assessment protocol for the control of noise from commercial, industrial and trade premises – Released by EPA Victoria

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 […]

Method EPA Victoria will use to calculate monetary benefits resulting from non-compliance

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 […]

2020 National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (NGER) Scheme – Proposed amendments for comment

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 […]

Productivity Commission inquiry into national water policy

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 […]

Fine for company for failing to meet reporting requirements

EPA Victoria has fined a company over groundwater monitoring at the company’s composting facility. EPA North West Regional Manager Dr Scott Pigdon said the company had […]

Review of Northern Basin first flush – Comment sought

NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment is seeking feedback on an independent review of the Northern Rivers first flush event. In mid-January to early February […]

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) – Update

EPA WA is updating the way it does business. There have been some recent changes to the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process that will impact proponents: […]

Strategic Plan 2019-2022 for EPA WA – Released

EPA WA has released its Strategic Plan 2019–2022 that centres on four pillars: improving the assessment and management of cumulative impacts being innovative in environmental information […]

Emissions Reduction Fund auction – Date announced

The Clean Energy Regulator has announced 9-10 September 2020 for the next Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) auction. 

Design of Optional Delivery Contract under Emissions Reduction Fund – Comment sought

The Clean Energy Regulator is seeking your comment on the proposed changes to the design of the optional delivery contract under the Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) […]

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