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The Victorian Government Bill to legislate increasing Victoria’s Renewable Energy Target (VRET) to 50 per cent by 2030 has passed the Upper House with amendments. The […]
The Western Australia Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER) has produced the second guideline in a series of emission and discharge guidance. The guidelines are […]
The Federal Department of the Environment and Energy has released the latest reports on Hazardous Waste in Australia. The reports provide information about hazardous and controlled […]
EPA Victoria has released an interim position statement on PFAS. The purpose of this interim position statement is to outline EPA’s current state of knowledge regarding […]
Every five years, the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority publishes an Outlook Report that examines the Great Barrier Reef’s health, pressures and likely future. The Authority […]
The Air monitoring report 2018 – Compliance with the National Environment Protection (Ambient Air Quality) Measure has been released. It presents the 2018 Victorian air quality […]
NSW EPA has appointed Tracy Mackey as Chief Executive Officer of the NSW Environment Protection Authority, commencing 8 October 2019. Tracy has extensive professional experience in […]
The NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment and NSW EPA is leading the development of a NSW 20-Year Waste Strategy (20YWS) and it is expected […]
NSW EPA has released two new guidance documents to assist the construction and demolition industry to be more familiar with how their contractors and subcontractors manage […]
The NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment is seeking feedback on the – Barwon-Darling Long Term Water Plan (submissions close on 29 October 2019); Namoi […]
NSW EPA has completed a strategic environmental compliance and performance review on small sewage treatment plants. As a result, NSW EPA has now released the report, […]
The Federal Government has reintroduced to Parliament the Treasury Laws Amendment (Prohibiting Energy Market Misconduct) Bill 2019 – a new law expected to ensure that energy […]
The Clean Energy Regulator has made available the register of solar water heaters (version 37). The register lists solar water heater and air source heat pump […]
The Emissions Reduction Assurance Committee is conducting a review of five commercial and residential sector energy efficiency methods: Commercial and Public Lighting – the Carbon Credits […]
The National Farmers’ Federation and Clean Energy Finance Corp have released a practical guide that has an objective to assist the Australian agribusiness sector to reduce […]
Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) seeks your comment on the draft Charter of Consultation. The draft Charter describes the purpose of consultation at EPA, the context […]
EPA Victoria has released the Planning guidance: Managing the risk of contamination at shooting ranges to provide information to land use planners on the potential land […]
EPA Victoria has released a new guideline – the Permit to transport prescribed industrial waste. The guideline explains EPA’s vehicle permitting application process in relation to […]
As part of the SA Waste Reform Program, EPA SA is seeking your views on two proposed reforms: amendment to how the Waste Levy is collected […]
A minor review of the Local Nuisance and Litter Control Act 2016 is underway to consider any issues that have arisen in the administration of the […]
In mid-2018, EPA SA carried out a technical review of the Wind farms environmental noise guidelines to ensure that the guidelines are still appropriate. The review […]
The QLD Department of Environment and Science is currently seeking feedback on the following matters: Submissions on draft end of waste (EOW) code – End-of-life tyres […]
The WA Department of Water and Environment Regulation is seeking feedback on climate change issues, opportunities and questions outlined in the Climate Change in Western Australia – […]
The Emissions Reduction Assurance Committee is reviewing the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative—Avoided Clearing of Native Regrowth) Methodology Determination 2015. The Avoided Clearing method provides opportunities […]
The Committee is reviewing the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative – Avoided Deforestation 1.1) Methodology Determination 2015 The Avoided Deforestation method provides opportunities for projects to […]
The Dangerous Goods Amendment (Penalty Reform) Bill 2019 is currently before the Victorian Parliament. In brief, it sets out the purpose of the Bill, which is to amend Dangerous Goods Act […]
NSW EPA is reviewing its Assessment and management of hazardous ground gases: Contaminated Land Guidelines to ensure that hazardous ground gases are effectively assessed and managed […]
Effective July 2020, the new Victorian environment protection laws will come into effect. EPA Victoria has released the subordinate legislation and reference standards to the Environment […]
EPA Victoria has released the fact sheet – Fire prevention: Combustible Recyclable and Waste Materials. It is a guide to the – Management and storage of […]
Two reports have been released by the Queensland Government that provide an update on the health of the Great Barrier Reef, show why urgent action is […]
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October 30, 2026