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The South Australian Government has proclaimed the Pastoral Land Management and Conservation (Renewable Energy) Amendment Act 2014 which is aimed at reducing regulatory burdens on renewable […]
Interested parties have until this Monday 21 September 2015 to comment on the draft exposure legislative instruments that are a part of the safeguard mechanism arrangements […]
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has announced it will authorise the Australian Paint Manufacturers’ Federation, Paint Stewardship Limited and certain paint manufacturers to introduce […]
Queensland’s Minister for Energy and Water Supply Mark Bailey has introduced legislation in QLD Parliament that will require fuel sellers to meet targets for the sale […]
The Clean Energy Regulator has made available a guide to using the land and sea transport method. The guide captures specific information on how to run […]
The chairman of the Climate Change Authority Bernie Fraser has resigned two years earlier than his term was due to end. The Climate Change Authority was […]
The Victorian Parliament has passed the Local Government Legislation Amendment (Environmental Upgrade Agreements) Bill 2015 which amends the Local Government Act 1989 to enable all councils […]
Certain occupations and businesses that use pesticides must be licensed by the Environment Protection Authority (EPA). Occupations requiring licensing under the Pesticides Act 1999 are: aerial […]
SA Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources (DEWNR) is seeking feedback on a series of climate change consultation papers to help inform the development of a […]
This week, the Federal Department of the Environment released the following exposure Draft legislative instruments and associated explanatory statements and is calling for comment to finalise […]
Businesses wanting to take part in the second ERF auction, to be held on Wednesday November 4 and Thursday November 5, 2015 must apply to the […]
Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt has gazetted the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative—Facilities) Methodology Determination 2015 This determination provides a high-level, activity-neutral framework within which proponents […]
The Clean Energy Regulator has released Guidance on completing Annex C to the application to register a project – for the industrial electricity and fuel efficiency […]
Federal Employment Minister Eric Abetz has released the National Strategic Plan for Asbestos Management and Awareness 2014 –18. It is the first time a plan of […]
The Clean Energy Regulator has announced it will hold the second Emissions Reduction Fund auction for carbon abatement contracts on Wednesday 4 and Thursday 5 November […]
The final report into the second review of the Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards (WELS) scheme has been tabled in Federal Parliament. The five yearly statutory […]
The Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) has released a performance audit report – Regulation of Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Permits and Approvals (GBRMPA). To improve […]
The Federal Department of the Environment has released a draft Outcomes-based Conditions Policy and accompanying draft Outcomes-based conditions guidance under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation […]
The Clean Energy Regulator has announced the oil and gas fugitives method is now available for use as part of the Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF). The […]
Victorian Energy and Resources Minister Lily D’Ambrosio has introduced a Resources Legislation Amendment Bill 2015 to the Victorian Parliament which leaves mine and quarry operators facing […]
NSW Planning Minister Rob Stokes has announced the start of five-fold increases in planning penalties for companies that breach conditions. The changes come into force on […]
The Clean Energy Regulator has announced it will hold the second Emissions Reduction Fund auction for carbon abatement contracts on Wednesday 4 & Thursday 5 November […]
Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt has gazetted changes to the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative) Amendment Rule 2015 (No. 1) (Amendment Rule) and the Carbon Credits […]
An expert panel, comprising of Dr Michael Vertigan as Chair, Professor George Yarrow and Mr Euan Morton have conducted a Review of Governance Arrangements for Australian […]
SafeWork Australia has released the Explosives Regulation in Australia: Discussion Paper and Consultation Regulation Impact Statement as part of a public consultation process on behalf of […]
Darling Downs irrigators will have greater flexibility to purchase water licences under changes made to rules for groundwater systems in the region. Queensland Minister for Natural […]
All solid fuel wood heaters that are sold and installed in South Australia from August 2015 onwards must now comply with an Australian Standard for smoke […]
Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt has gazetted the Renewable Energy (Electricity) Amendment (Exemptions for EITE Activities) Regulation 2015 which provides a full exemption for emissions-intensive, trade […]
NSW Department of Planning and Environment has released a draft code of practice to ensure the environmental impact of electricity network development in NSW is assessed […]
Australia’s Environment Ministers from the Commonwealth, states and territories recently met in an effort to progress environmental issues of national significance. Key issues of discussion were […]
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