Federal Environment Minister, Tony Burke this week introduced legislation to the House of Representatives to establish an Independent Expert Scientific…[Read More]
Legislation introduced to House of Representatives to establish expert committee for coal seam gas and large coal mining
Carbon Price Claims Guidance for increasing prices on your goods and services
New information has been released by the ACCC to assist businesses in understanding your rights and obligations for when making…[Read More]
Exposure drafts of the Clean Energy Amendment Regulation 2012
and National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Amendment Regulation 2012 – Released for comment The Federal Department of Climate Change and…[Read More]
WA Government rejects proposal to develop coal mine near Margaret River, WA
The WA Government has rejected a proposal by Vasse Coal Management Pty Ltd to develop an underground coal mine and…[Read More]
Amendments to NSW pollution incident report plan
NSW EPA has made changes to the Protection of the Environment (General) Amendment (Pollution Incident Response Management Plans) Regulation 2012…[Read More]
National Water Commission
The National Water Commission Act 2004 expires on 30 June 2012 and will require amendment to continue the role of…[Read More]
Proposed common practice framework for Carbon Farming Initiative (CFI) additionality -released
The Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) has released an overview for a proposed common practice…[Read More]
Senate passes Radioactive Waste Legislation
A passage of the National Radioactive Waste Management Bill 2010 was passed in the Senate this week that makes provision…[Read More]
Will you need a licence to participate in carbon markets?
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has released regulatory guidance, Regulatory Guide 236, Do I need a licence to…[Read More]
New Land Use policies and Coal Seam Gas (CSG) code of practice
The NSW Government this week released a number of draft plans and policies related to its Strategic Regional Land Use…[Read More]