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The amendments in the National Environment Protection (Assessment of Site Contamination) Amendment Measure 2013 (ASC NEPM) took effect in each jurisdiction across Australia on 16 May […]
Further to AEBN’s article in ENW 24 May 2013 regarding Streamlining reporting under the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (NGER), the Federal Department of Industry, Innovation, […]
The Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative) Amendment Regulation 2013 (No. 1) came into effect on 21 May 2013, following consultation of 2 tranches of the exposure […]
The Clean Energy Regulator has announced changes effective 16 July 2013 to approved solar photovoltaic module list. The Clean Energy Regulator has stated that: “The change […]
The Register of solar water heaters is currently being updated by the Clean Energy Regulator. The register lists solar water heater models that are eligible to […]
There are strict restrictions and regulations around burn-offs from commercial premises, farms and households, warns EPA Victoria. Fines commence at $1,400 for individuals, with fines of […]
National Environment Protection (Assessment of Site Contamination) Amendment Measure 2013 – released TheNational Environment Protection (Assessment of Site Contamination) Amendment Measure 2013was recently released. The amended […]
EPA Victoria has identified issues with farm waste management in north eastern Victorian and reminds businesses of their environmental responsibility for compliance. It is important to […]
National Environment Protection (Assessment of Site Contamination) Amendment Measure 2013 – released
The National Environment Protection (Assessment of Site Contamination) Amendment Measure 2013 was recently released and came into effect on 16 May 2013. The amended NEPM updates the […]
The Federal Department of Industry, Innovation, Climate Change, Science, Research and Tertiary Education has today released a – position paper and exposure draft of the National […]
The Federal Department of Industry, Innovation, Climate Change, Science, Research and Tertiary Education is seeking comment on the – draft National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (Measurement) […]
Federal Parliament has recently passed a law to better protect Australian offshore workers and our marine environment. In passing the Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage […]
From 1 October 2013, all computers and computer monitors manufactured in, or imported into Australia are subject to Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) requirements under […]
The National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme is industry funded and run, but regulated by the Federal Government, under the Product Stewardship Act 2011. Industry is […]
Liable entitles update There are now 375 potentially liable entities that trigger the 25, 000 tonne emissions threshold for liability under the carbon pricing mechanism – […]
Federal Environment Minister, Tony Burke has approved Rio Tinto’s Alcan’s South of Embley bauxite mine and port development project in western Cape York with76 strict environmental […]
On the 22 May 2013, the Victorian Minister for Environment and Climate Change, Ryan Smith released reforms to Victoria’s native vegetation permitted clearing regulations which commence […]
Victorian Minister for Environment and Climate Change, Ryan Smith has released 10 strategies for Victoria’s Catchment Management Authorities (CMAs) that outline how they will support the […]
The Federal Minister for Water, Tony Burke and Victorian Minister for Water, Peter Walsh announced a new strategic water purchase initiative for the Goulburn-Murray Irrigation District […]
This week, police accompanied EPA Victoria, with search warrants, to the premises of two waste operators in Trafalgar and Sale for the alleged breach of the […]
The Vegetation Management Framework Amendment Bill 2013 was passed in parliament on May 21. Most of the amendments are expected to come into effect towards the […]
The NSW Environment Protection Authority’s (EPA) Acting Chief Environmental Regulator, Craig Lamberton, has announced a new guideline to help manage noise and vibration from rail infrastructure […]
This week, the Victorian Government released the 2013-14 Victorian State Budget – Building for Growth. It has been announced that the Budget will include: $12 million […]
With the introduction of the Waste Reduction and Recycling Act 2011 (WRR Act), the QLD Department of Environment and Heritage Protection (EHP) created the Litter and […]
As part of the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) strategic waste enforcement and compliance operations, the EPA will target the waste tyre industry. EPA Director Waste […]
The QLD Government has amended legislation to make it easier for decommissioned petroleum and gas wells to be converted into water supply bores for use by […]
An independent external review, undertaken by ACIL Tasman, on the Energy Efficiency Opportunities (EEO) program was released this week. The findings of the review – Full […]
Small business owners across the Riverina will save more than $980,000 a year off power bills, according to the NSW Government, following subsidised energy audits and […]
The NSW Government has launched a state-wide consultation process for community, councils and industry to get involved in the state’s new planning system. “The NSW Government […]
An independent external review, undertaken by ACIL Tasman, on the Energy Efficiency Opportunities (EEO) program was released this week. The findings of the review – Full […]
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