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Review of – National Carbon Offset Standard and Carbon Neutral Program – Comment sought

The Federal Department of the Environment has released a consultation paper on the review of the National Carbon Offset Standard (NCOS) and the Carbon Neutral Program. […]

National review of environmental regulation

The Federal Department of Environment has released the National Review of Environmental Regulation Interim Report that outlines the current regulatory reform effort across jurisdictions and lists […]

Biosecurity Bill amended

Federal Agriculture Minister Barnaby Joyce says the Federal Government will amend the Biosecurity Bill 2014 to create the statutory position of Inspector-General of Biosecurity. The Bill […]

Wind farm laws to change

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has announced changes to wind farm planning laws including reducing the veto zone for proposed wind farm developments. The veto zone for […]

Bill bans alpine grazing

The National Parks Amendment (Prohibiting Cattle Grazing) Bill 2015 has been introduced to the Victorian Parliament. The Amendment Bill proposes amendment of the National Parks Act […]

Key dates announced for Emissions Reduction Fund auction

As we now know, the first Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) auction will open from 9:00am (AEST) on 15 April and close at 5:00pm (AEST) on 16 […]

4 new draft – Emissions Reduction Fund method determinations – Released for comment

The Federal Department of the Environment has released for comment four new draft Emission Reduction Fund (ERF) method determinations for earning carbon credits. The new methods […]

Draft NSW waste education strategy – Released for comment

The NSW EPA has released for, public comment, the draft waste education strategy – Changing Behaviour Together: NSW Waste Less, Recycle More Education Strategy 2015–17 that […]

Changes to offshore oil and gas regulation

Federal Parliament has passed the Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Amendment (Miscellaneous Measures) Bill 2014, giving states and territories the ability to hand over OHS […]

Victorian Energy Efficiency Target (VEET) scheme

The Victorian Government announced it would retain the Victorian Energy Efficiency Target (VEET) scheme with a review in the first half of 2015 aimed at further […]

Review of the Radiation legislation

EPA has conducted a comprehensive review of the Radiation Protection and Control (Ionising Radiation) Regulations 2000 (IR Regulations) under the Radiation Protection and Control Act 1982. […]

No rushed changes to vegetation legislation

Queensland Natural Resources and Mines Minister Anthony Lynham has told landholders under Queensland’s vegetation management regulatory framework that current management practices remain in operation and there […]

2013-14 National greenhouse and energy reporting data – Released

The Clean Energy Regulator has released the 2013-14 National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting  (NGER) data publication which provides information about greenhouse gas emissions and net energy […]

Inquiry into streamlining environmental regulation – ‘green tape’ – Report released

The House of Representatives Standing Committee on the Environment has released its ‘green tape’ inquiry report – which looks at streamlining environmental legislation and regulation.  The […]

NSW EPA to amend all licenses held by open cut mines

The NSW EPA will amend all licences held by open cut mines in the state to include a new condition prohibiting the emission of blast fumes […]

Nuclear energy draft terms released – Have your say!

The SA Government has released draft terms of reference for the Royal Commission into Nuclear Energy.  Consultation on the issues to be included in the Nuclear […]

New rules for estimating emissions

Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt has issued new rules or ‘methods’ covering how sectors including aviation, shipping, transport and coal mining estimate their emissions reductions and […]

Building Energy Efficiency Disclosure amendments – passed

  The Federal parliament has passed the Building Energy Efficiency Disclosure Amendment Bill 2014, which forms part of a package of amendments to streamline the administration […]

EPBC decisions valid following amendment

The Federal parliament has passed theEnvironment Legislation Amendment Bill 2013 which addresses implications rising from the Federal Court’s ‘Tarkine’ ruling.  The bill ensures the validity of […]

New draft waste strategy – Released for comment

NSW EPA has released a new draft waste strategy for public comment.  The NSW Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Strategy 2014-21 (WARR) sets clear directions for a […]

Report into the performance of NSW EPA – Released

A report into the performance of the NSW EPA has been released by the NSW General Purpose Standing Committee. Under the review, the parliamentary committee considered […]

Diesel and marine emissions management strategy – Released

NSW EPA has released the Diesel and marine emissions management strategy which aims to reduce harmful emissions from non-road diesel and marine sources. The strategy addresses […]

Miles named State’s first reef Minister

Steven Miles has been named Queensland’s first Minister for the Great Barrier Reef in Queensland Premier Annastacia  Palaszczuk ‘s new cabinet. He also takes on the […]

First Emissions Reduction Fund auction date announced

The Clean Energy Regulator has announced that the first Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) auction will open at 9:00am (AEST) on 15 April 2015 and close at […]

Comment sought – Draft Tallow & Used Cooking Oil Classification; and Draft Drilling Mud Classification

EPA Victoria is seeking views from industry and government on the: Draft Tallow and used cooking oil classificaton; and Draft drilling mud classification. Under the Environment […]

Protection of Environment Operations Amendment (NSW Gas Plan) Regulation

The Protection of the Environment Operations Amendment (NSW Gas Plan) Regulation 2014 (Amending Regulation)came into effect on 19 December 2014. This regulation amends the Protection of […]

Proposed actions for non-road diesels used at NSW coal mines

Non-road diesel engines at NSW coal mines are a significant source of emissions in the NSW Greater Metropolitan Region and Hunter region. The NSW Environment Protection […]

EPA SA proposes to change environment licence requirements

EPA SA is proposing to make changes to environment licence requirements via amendments to the Environment Protection Act 1993 (EP Act) The majority of proposed amendments […]

Latest quarterly Australian National Greehnouse Gas Inventory – released

The latest quarterly update of Australia’s National Greenhouse Gas Inventory: June 2014 has been released by the Federal Department for Environment.  The ‘Quarterly Update’ is a […]

Amendments to Corporate Act that relates to Emissions Reduction Fund participants – Comment sought

The Federal Government has released the draft Corporations Act regulation (Corporations Amendment (Emissions Reduction Fund Participants) Regulation 2015)to provide certain targeted exemptions, from the financial services […]

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