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A discussion paper has been released as part of a review of Queensland’s state-owned land. “We have released a discussion paper and want to hear from […]
The Federal Department of Environment has released the Water Recovery Strategy for the Murray-Darling Basin that outlines the Federal Government’s approach to recovering water for the […]
The Victoria dairy industry is encouraged to refer to the Victorian Dairy Effluent Guidelines and other related guidance for clear guidance on how to manage effluent. […]
The NSW Government has announced two rule changes to its Energy Savings Scheme (ESS), following a review that attracted more than 90 submissions. The scheme uses […]
Protection measures for the Great Barrier Reef remain a priority for the Queensland Government which has allocated $35 million this year for Reef protection. Queensland’s Minister […]
The Essential Services Commission of SA has released a new Residential Energy Efficiency Scheme (REES) Bulletin providing up to date interpretations and advice on REES issues. […]
The Federal Department of Environment has announced a comprehensive review of the Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas legislation. The Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas […]
The Federal Department of Agriculture, together with Plant Health Australia – the national co-ordinator of the government-industry partnership for plant biosecurity, have launched the Biosecurity Portal. […]
The Clean Energy Regulator reminds all liable entities with an interim emissions number (IEN) that they must report and surrender enough units to match their IEN […]
Fines issued for breaching environmental conditions will jump tenfold, up to $15,000 in New South Wales from July, 2015. NSW Environment Minister Rob Stokes said the […]
The Essential Services Commission of South Australia (ESCOSA) is reviewing its charter of consultation and regulatory practice and is seeking feedback on the effectiveness of its […]
Just a reminder that the Federal Government’s Emissions Reduction Fund exposure draft legislation is open for comment by 5.00pm today (23 May 2014). The draft legislation […]
The Federal Department of Environment is currently undertaking a consultation draft of the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (Measurement) Amendment Determination 2014 (No.1) and seeks comment […]
The Federal Department of Environment is seeking comments on the application to vary methodology determination Native Forest protection (Avoided deforestation). The application seeks to make a […]
The Victorian Energy Efficiency Target (VEET) scheme will be phased out by the end of 2015. A review found that continuing with the scheme would impose […]
A Queensland parliamentary committee has recommended the Queensland Government’s Environmental Offsets Bill 2014 be passed, but with changes to incorporate seven policy principles for offsets. The […]
The Federal Government has released the Emissions Reduction Fund exposure draft legislation for public comment. The Bill, Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative) Amendment Bill 2014 (draft), […]
The Federal Government has announced a review of the Water Act to ensure the Act is meeting its objectives. The Terms of Reference states: 1) the […]
As part of the ‘One-Stop Shop’ reforms to streamline environmental assessment and approval processes by removing duplication between the Australian Government and the states and territories, […]
The National Environment Protection Council (NEPC) has announced their intention to make a variation to the Ambient Air Quality National Environment Protection Measure (NEPM) in relation […]
A draft bilateral agreement on environmental approvals in Queensland has been released for public comment. Queensland Environment Minister Andrew Powell said the bilateral agreement would ensure […]
The Federal Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is calling for feedback, ahead of negotiations on a plurilateral agreement, to remove tariffs on a range of […]
The New South Wales Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has introduced new licensing fee regulations which include a number of changes to the fees around environment protection […]
A draft code for the assessment of wind farm development applications in Queensland has been released for public comment, with the new regime to apply from […]
The Essential Services Commission of South Australia (ESCOSA) is seeking submissions from stakeholders and the community on the need for a water metering code to regulate […]
The Federal Government has stated that they will repeal the carbon tax and are proposing new carbon laws – the Direct Action Plan. The Federal Government […]
The Clean Energy Regulator has released the Renewable Energy Target 2013 Administrative Report that provides information about the Clean Energy Regulator’s administration of the Renewable Energy […]
Just a reminder that the Expert Panel conducting the Review of the Renewable Energy Target (RET) are seeking submissions on issues relevant to the RET Review. […]
Environment ministers from across Australia met in Canberra recently to progress key environment issues of national significance. The outcomes of the meeting are as follows: National […]
The Federal Government released Standards for Accreditation of Environmental Approvals under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (the Standards). The Federal Government is seeking […]
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