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Changes to greenhouse and energy auditor registration categories

The Clean Energy Regulator (CER) has announced amendments to the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (NGER) Regulations 2008 that include changes to auditor registration categories and […]

Inquiry into environmental regulation of agriculture

An Inquiry into the regulation of Australia’s agricultural sector will be undertaken by the Productivity Commission, the Federal Treasurer Scott Morrison has announced. The inquiry will […]

SA updated water policy – Effective – 1 January 2016

SA EPA will present on its updated water policy at the forthcoming Australian Environment Business Network (AEBN) 2016 Environmental Obligations and Funding Opportunities for Business Seminar […]

Amendments to Victorian Energy Efficiency Targets passed in Victorian Parliament

The Victorian Parliament has passed the Victorian Energy Efficiency Target Amendment (Saving Energy, Growing Jobs) Bill 2015 which sets emission reduction targets through to 2020. Under […]

Draft coastal management bill released

NSW Planning Minister Rob Stokes has released a number of draft reforms to coastal management legislation. The reforms include: • a draft Bill for a new […]

Dredging Bill passed in Queensland Parliament

The Queensland Parliament has passed the Sustainable Ports Development Bill 2015 which will prevent at-sea disposal of capital dredged material from ports in the Great Barrier […]

Reforms to Regulations of industrial chemicals – consultation paper – Released for comment

  The Federal Department of Health has released the first of four consultation papers for Implementing reforms to the National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme […]

ARENA releases 2014-15 Annual Report

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency’s annual report for 2014-15 has been tabled in Federal Parliament.  It provides a progress report on ARENA’s third year of operation […]

Scheduled Premises Regulations Review discussion paper – Released for comment

The Victorian Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) and EPA Victoria (EPA) have published a discussion paper as part of their review into the […]

New legislation for Victorian councils to offer Environmental Upgrade Agreements to businesses

On 1 November 2015, the Local Government Legislation Amendment (Environmental Upgrade Agreements) 2015 legislation came into effect allowing all Victorian councils the option to offer Environmental […]

Updated NGER audit handbook – Released

National greenhouse and energy audits determine if registered corporations are complying with the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007 (NGER Act). The Clean Energy Regulator […]

Coal seam gas company reaches agreement with NSW Government

The NSW Government has reached an agreement with coal seam gas (CSG) company, Metgasco, to pay $25 million for the company’s three Northern Rivers petroleum exploration […]

Emissions Reduction Fund auction guide – Released

The Clean Energy Regulator has published an Emissions Reduction Fund auction user guide in the lead up to the next auction on 4-5 November 2015. The […]

Draft Environment Protection (Air Quality) Policy 2016

The SA EPA has released a new draft Environment Protection (Air Quality) Policy 2016 (draft Air Quality EPP) for public comment. The changes are designed to […]

Emissions Reduction Fund Safeguard Mechanism – Design finalised

The Federal Government has finalised the design of the third and final component of the Emissions Reduction Fund – the safeguard mechanism. Environment Minister Greg Hunt […]

Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Amendment Bill report – Date extended

A Senate committee looking at the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Amendment (Standing) Bill 2015 has had its reporting deadline extended until Parliament’s second last […]

REMINDER – Inquiry into EPA Victoria – AEBN Submission

The Australian Environment Business Network (AEBN) together with HWL Ebsworth Lawyers will hold the forthcoming AEBN Changes to Environmental Laws & Requirements for Business Briefing on […]

2014-15 NGER reports due by Saturday 2 November 2015

All 2014-15 National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (NGER) reports are due by midnight (AEDT) on Monday 2 November 2015 as the statutory deadline of 31 October […]

Inquiry into EPA Victoria – AEBN Submission – Comment sought

The Australian Environment Business Network (AEBN) together with HWL Ebsworth Lawyers will hold the forthcoming AEBN Changes to Environmental Laws & Requirements for Business Briefing on […]

Emissions Reduction Fund auction qualification due 6 October 2015

Those wishing to participate in the second Emissions Reduction Fund auction in November must complete the auction qualification step by Tuesday 6 October 2015. You will […]

Industrial fuel and energy efficiency method varied

The Clean Energy Regulator has announced the industrial fuel and energy efficiency method was varied on 10 September 2015. The variation implements two changes: it ensures […]

Additions to environment portfolio

The Clean Energy Finance Corporation and the Australian Renewable Energy Agency have been moved into the Federal Government’s environment portfolio. Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt said […]

State Environment Protection Policies (SEPPs) for noise report – Released

EPA Victoria has released Stakeholder responses to the review of Victoria’s State Environment Protection Policies (SEPP) for Noise. This report follows the release of a discussion […]

Contaminated land reforms – changes to assessment and management

Changes to the way contaminated land is managed and assessed in Queensland have come into effect. The changes will affect those people or organisations seeking to […]

Amendment aimed at boosting renewable energy investment

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 […]

REMINDER – Emissions Reduction Fund Safeguard Mechanism – comment sought

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 […]

ACCC to authorise waste paint levy

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 […]

Legislation for ethanol mandate – Introduced in QLD Parliament

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 […]

New guide to using land and sea transport method – Released

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 […]

Climate Change Authority chair quits

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 […]

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