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Building Queensland Bill introduced to parliament

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 […]

Transition of 9 Carbon Farming Initiative methods into Emissions Reduction Fund – comment sought

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 […]

ASIC updates guidance for carbon market participants

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 […]

Hunt gazettes updated forestry method

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 […]

Major review of EPA Victoria announced

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 […]

Updated guidelines that relate to handling of waste in emergencies

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 […]

First stage of chemical reforms – passed

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 penalty notices to increase five-fold

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 […]

Container deposit scheme and possible restrictions on plastic bags – States to work together

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 […]

Biosecurity Bill – passes in Senate

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 […]

National Water Commission

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 […]

Legal requirements for storage of tyres

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 […]

Victorian Government seeks to reinstate Victorian Renewable Energy Target

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 […]

Victorian Budget – environment announcements

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 […]

Scheduled waste facilities not liable for waste levy required to report

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 […]

Discussion paper for possible changes to National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme – and – Reverse e-waste co-regulatory arrangement under review

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 […]

Victorian Energy Efficiency Target – Extension for submissions

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 […]

Ministers meet to discuss climate change challenges

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 […]

Amendments to sustainable planning legislation

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 […]

New methodology for carbon credits – Released

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 […]

New Regulations for tyre stockpile

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 […]

Results of first Emissions Reduction Fund auction

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 […]

Water and Sewerage Pricing Reform: Draft Report

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 […]

Draft Amendment to the National Directory for Radiation Protection – Disposal of Radioactive Material – Comment Sought

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 […]

Emissions Reduction Fund auctions underway

The first Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) auction has been held. The auction began on Wednesday 15 April 2015 at 9am and closed on Thursday 16 April […]

Energy White Paper – Released

Federal Industry Minister Ian Macfarlane has released the Energy White Paper that sets out an energy policy framework for delivering competitively priced and reliable energy supply […]

Additional emissions reduction methods for earning carbon credits – Released

Emissions reduction methods set out the rules for estimating emissions reductions from different activities. Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt has recently gazetted the – Industrial Electricity […]

REMINDER – Safeguard mechanism design – Comment sought

Just a reminder that the Federal Department of the Environment has released the Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF): Safeguard mechanism consultation paper for comment that outlines design […]

Consultation paper on Emissions Reduction Fund: Safeguard Mechanism – Comment sought

The Federal Department of the Environment this week released, for comment, a consultation paper on the Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF): Safeguard Mechanism that outlines its design […]

Details of key dates relating to the first Emissions Reduction Fund auction

Further clarity has been released by the Clean Energy Regulator this week that relates to key dates for the participation into the first Emissions Reduction Fund […]

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