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The Essential Services Commission (ESC) has made a Final Decision on the review of its regulatory framework for Australian Gas Networks (AGN). The purpose of the review […]
The 10th Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) auction was held on 25 & 26 March 2020 and a summary of the outcomes is now available: The Clean […]
The SA Department for Environment and Water is undertaking significant reform to improve how SA landscapes and natural resources are managed. From 1 July 2020, the […]
The QLD Department of Environment and Science (DES) has announced a delay in the commencement date of the new Reef regulations. The new Reef regulations will […]
The community, industry and environment are expected to benefit from streamlined major project assessments and improved environmental outcomes under an amended bilateral agreement between the Federal […]
EPA Victoria has released a draft guide for operating licences that explains how licences under EPA’s current legislation (Environment Protection Act 1970) will differ under the […]
If you are an operator of a business involved in all forms of ‘vehicle’ parts recycling (i.e. cars, trucks, motorcycles, farm machinery and other industrial vehicles […]
EPA Victoria has released the draft guideline – Implementing the general environmental duty (GED): A guide for licence holders. The purpose of this draft document is […]
The Clean Energy Regulator (CER) has released important information for liable entities on available options for small-scale technology (STC) Quarterly surrender, with Quarter 1 due on […]
The Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS) will replace NICNAS on 1 July 2020 as the new national regulator of the importation and manufacture of industrial […]
The Clean Energy Regulator held the Auction 10 of the Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) on 25–26 March 2020, purchasing 1.71 million tonnes of carbon abatement at […]
The Victorian Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) is proposing updates to Victoria’s land-use planning system to bring it in line with the new […]
The WA Department of Water and Environmental Regulation has released two waste reform papers for public comment: Closing the loop: Waste reforms for a circular economy […]
A reminder that comment is sought on the discussion paper of the independent review on the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) – […]
This week, the tenth Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) auction bidding took place over two days that ended at 5.00pm Thursday 26 March 2020 (AEDT). The Clean […]
The National Measurement Institute (NMI) has been working with the International Organisation of Legal Metrology (OIML) to revise the international standard for Electrical Energy Meters – […]
The Productivity Commission has released a draft report on Resources Sector Regulation that examines regulation of the resources sector, identifying issues and leading practice approaches to […]
Air emissions from motorway tunnel ventilation stacks in NSW are now regulated by NSW EPA. Effective 5 March 2020, tunnel operators must hold an environment protection […]
NSW EPA has released the Container Deposit Scheme: Material Recovery Facility “Processing Refund Protocol” referred to in the Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Act 2001 and […]
NSW EPA has released a factsheet on Bushfire impacts on water quality as bushfires can impact the quality of our waterways by increasing the amount of […]
The Council of Australian Governments (COAG) met on 13 March 2020 and agreed to progressively ban the export of plastic, paper, tyres and glass waste from […]
The Clean Energy Regulator and the Federal Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources is seeking views on proposed changes to sampling requirements for […]
The Victorian Government has launched a new Marine and Coastal Policy. The new Policy provides a framework aimed at ensuring that marine and coastal […]
The Clean Energy Regulator (CER) has announced that registration for the tenth Emissions Reduction Fund auction to be held on 25-26 March 2020 is open and […]
As part of its evaluation of Workplace Exposure Standards for airborne contaminants, Safe Work Australia has released for comment WES review – Release 13 […]
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is consulting on a draft financial assurance policy and guideline to ensure that those responsible for pollution or […]
The commencement of the provisions of the Victorian Environment Protection Amendment Act 2018 has been proclaimed by the Governor of Victoria on 3 March 2020. […]
The National Energy Security Board (ESB) has published the Health of the National Electricity Market (NEM), an annual check-up recommended by the Finkel Review. The Health […]
In anticipation of the commencement of the new Victorian Environment Protection Act 2017 on 1 July 2020, MinterEllison lawyers have prepared the attached one-page roadmap to […]
As part of its evaluation of Workplace Exposure Standards for airborne contaminants (WES), Safe Work Australia has released for comment WES review – Release 12 (Formic […]
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