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The Federal Department of the Environment has announced a review of Australia’s Biodiversity Conservation Strategy. The strategy is a national framework, set down in 2010, to […]
At the commencement of 2015, WA increased its landfill levy and issued a 5 year schedule. The levy increase is the first since 2010. The increase […]
NSW EPA is undertaking a review of all existing Chemical Control Orders. The review will be a staged approach to enable NSW EPA to assess […]
A new Bill has been released for consultation that is aimed at providing local government with clearer responsibilities when dealing with environmental nuisances and littering. The […]
The Victorian Government is calling for comment on the review of the Victorian Climate Change Act 2010. The Victorian Government has appointed an Independent Review Committee, headed […]
The NSW Government has released a proposed amendment to the State Environmental Planning Policy (Mining, Petroleum Production and Extractive Industries) 2007 or Mining SEPP. The amendment […]
Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt has registered the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative-Commercial and Public Lighting) Methodology Determination 2015. The determination provides for crediting emissions reductions […]
The Building Energy Efficiency Disclosure Amendment (Unsolicited Offers and Other Measures) Regulation 2015 has been gazetted in Federal Parliament. This regulation amends the Building Energy Efficiency […]
Victoria’s Auditor General John Doyle has released his Annual Plan 2015–16 which outlines nine environmental related issues his office plans to report on over the next […]
The Victorian Government has introduced the Infrastructure Victoria Bill 2015 into State Parliament. The bill will establish Infrastructure Victoria, a statutory authority that will provide independent […]
The Victorian Government has outlined its strategy for an energy efficient economy, launching the Energy Efficiency and Productivity Statement – Saving Energy, Growing Jobs statement. The […]
The NSW Government is seeking feedback by Thursday 9 July, 2015 on the review of a number of State Environmental Planning Policies (SEPPs). This review seeks […]
All holders of environment protection licences in NSW are now subject to the NSW EPA’s new risk-based licensing system. “This is a significant and positive change […]
Legislation to cut the Renewable Energy Target (RET) has passed Federal Parliament. The legislation passed an extended sitting of the Senate this week with 41 votes […]
The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) will provide its final carbon monitoring report to the Federal Minister for Small Business at the end of this […]
The Federal Government has introduced the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Amendment Bill 2015 to parliament. The Bill amends the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear […]
The Victorian Government will introduce the Local Government Legislation Amendment (Environmental Upgrade Agreements) Bill 2015 to expand the existing financing scheme for building upgrades statewide. Under […]
The NSW Budget has earmarked $7 million to fund biodiversity reforms and $2.65 million towards a container deposit scheme which will begin on 1 July 2017. […]
EPA SA has announced changes to its Civil Penalty Calculations Policy from 1 August 2015. Civil penalties are an alternative to criminal prosecution through the court […]
Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt has announced a review of the Fuel Quality Standards Act 2000. The Act provides the legislative basis for national fuel quality […]
The Federal Department of the Environment has released a new draft method, giving organisations the ability to earn carbon credits by installing high efficiency fans. The […]
The NSW Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has released an Issues Paper as part of its review of solar feed-in tariffs from 1 July 2015. […]
The Federal Department of the Environment is seeking comment on proposed amendments to the exposure draft Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative) Amendment Rule 2015. The passage […]
The Victorian Department of Environment, Land, Water & Planning is reviewing 2 key policies: State Environment Protection Policy (Waters of Victoria) (SEPP (WoV)); and State Environment […]
The Victorian Government has introduced the Planning and Environment Amendment (Infrastructure Contributions) Bill 2015 into State Parliament (Victoria). The Bill introduces a standardised and transparent infrastructure […]
The NSW Parliament has passed the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal Amendment (Accredited State Water Regulator) Bill 2015, which extends the powers of the NSW Independent […]
Aspects of the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (Measurement) Determination 2008 are currently being reviewed with the intention of making some minor amendments to the instrument. […]
Victorian Climate Change Minister Lisa Neville has appointed an independent review committee to conduct a review of the state’s Climate Change Act 2010. The committee will […]
The Victorian Government has introduced the Planning and Environment Amendment (Recognising Objectors) Bill 2015 into parliament. The bill means decisions on the likely social impacts of […]
Victorian Environment Minister Lisa Neville has announced the establishment of a new expert panel to identify and examine the key challenges to marine and coastal health […]
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