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The NSW Department of Planning and Environment is overhauling its approach to mining approvals and has released an Integrated Mining Policy (IMP) aimed at providing clearer […]
NSW Environment Minister Mark Speakman has released the draft Protection of the Environment Operations (Clean Air) Amendment (Cruise Ships) Regulation 2015 for public discussion on the […]
Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt has introduced the Renewable Energy (Electricity) Amendment Bill 2015 to Federal Parliament. The bill makes changes to the Renewable Energy Target […]
Two new methods are now available for use under the Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF). Reducing greenhouse gas emissions from fertiliser in irrigated cotton allows for abatement […]
The Federal Department of the Environment is calling for comment on the Carbon Farming Initiative project transition into the Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF). The Emissions Reduction Fund […]
The Victorian Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) has announced the State Environment Protection Policy (SEPP) Waters Review – that will review two key […]
The Queensland Government has introduced its Building Queensland Bill 2015 to parliament. The objective of the Bill is to provide for the establishment of a new […]
The Federal Department of Environment has opened for public consultation the transition of nine Carbon Farming Initiative (CFI) methods into the Emissions Reduction Fund (EFR). The […]
The Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) has published the updated Regulatory Guide 236 Do I need an Australian financial services (AFS) licence to participate in […]
Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt has gazetted the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative—Reforestation and Afforestation 2.0) Methodology Determination 2015. This updated method streamlines the earlier method […]
The Victorian Government has announced a major public inquiry into the EPA Victoria that will commence on 1 June 2015. The Inquiry will investigate the adequacy […]
EPA Victoria has released a new Section 30A approvals guideline (publication 1590) explaining the Section 30A process which relates to the handling of waste in emergencies […]
The NSW Parliament has passed the Pesticides Amendment Bill 2015 in line with moves to provide greater harmonisation across Australia of existing pesticide licensing, training and […]
NSW Planning Minister Rob Stokes has announced the NSW Government intends to increase planning penalty notices five-fold. The move follows a similar boost to environmental on-the-spot […]
The Queensland and NSW Governments will work together to look at a container deposit scheme and possible restrictions on single-use plastic bags. Queensland Environment Minister Steven […]
The Senate has passed the Biosecurity Bill 2014, paving the way for the introduction of a new post – Inspector General of Biosecurity, as part of […]
The Senate has passed legislation that will axe the National Water Commission following Federal Government amendments. The National Water Commission (Abolition) Bill 2015 will see the […]
Used tyres must be stored in a manner that minimises fire risk. EPA Victoria has stated that from 29 April 2015, premises in Victoria with more […]
The Victorian Government has called on the Federal Government to amend the Renewable Energy (Electricity) Act 2000 (Cth) to allow the state to have its own […]
In the Victorian budget, released earlier this month, a $12 million climate change action package was announced which includes reviewing and strengthening the Climate Change Act […]
From 1 August 2015, all scheduled waste facilities (including recycling facilities) which are not liable for the waste levy will be required to report annually online […]
The Federal Department of Environment has released a brief discussion paper relating to possible changes to the National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme. Possible changes include […]
The Victorian Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources is providing an extension for submissions on the current review of the Victorian Energy Efficiency Target […]
South Australian Premier Jay Weatherill has hosted a meeting of environment ministers from the ACT, South Australia, Victoria and Queensland to discuss how they can collaborate […]
The Queensland Government has gazetted amendments to regulations under the Sustainable Planning Act 2009. The amendments are aimed at simplifying and streamlining the planning and development […]
The Federal Government has gazetted the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative—Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Fertiliser in Irrigated Cotton) Methodology Determination 2015. The new method for […]
Waste tyre storage facilities face tighter controls after new regulations aimed at reducing the risk of hazardous fires came into effect in April 2015. A transitional […]
The first Emissions Reduction Fund auction for Carbon Abatement Contracts was held on Wednesday 15 and Thursday 16 April 2015 which resulted in the Clean Energy […]
The Essential Services Commission of SA (ESCOSA) has released a draft report for public consultation, putting forward a broad suite of potential reform options for SA […]
The Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPNSA) has released a draft amendment to the National Directory for Radiation Protection (NDRP) – Disposal of Radioactive […]
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