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NSW EPA proposes risk-based regulatory framework

The NSW EPA is currently holding workshops with key industry stakeholders to assist its review of the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 (POEO Act). […]

NSW planning white paper released

NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell and Minister for Planning and Infrastructure Brad Hazzard last week released the Planning White Paper which outlines how NSW’s planning system will […]

Draft State Planning Policy – have your say

Local governments and industry have the opportunity to comment on the draft State Planning Policy (SPP). Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning […]

Victorian Waste and Resource Recovery Policy – released

The Victorian Minister for Environment and Climate Change, Ryan Smith has recently launched Victoria’s new waste and resource recovery policy – Getting full value: the Victorian […]

EPA Victoria releases update of environmetal auditor guidelines

EPA Victoria has recently released an update of environmental auditor guidelines – Preparation of environmental audit reports on risk to the environment.  The guidelines have been […]

Proposed amendments to regulations governing the administration of National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme – Discussion paper released for comment

The Federal Government this week has released a discussion paper, for public comment, which proposes amendments to the regulations governing the administration of the National Television […]

Tyre Stewardship Scheme – approved to go ahead by ACCC

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has approved the national Tyre Stewardship Scheme which will pave the way for the tyre industry to implement the […]

Consultation Regulation Impact Statement on regulation of water market intermediaries open for comment

Council of Australian Governments (COAG) Standing Council on Environment and Water has released the draft COAG Regulation Impact Statement (RIS) on the regulation of water market […]

Draft Code of Practice under the Coastal Protection Act

Comments are now being sought on the draft Code of Practice under the Coastal Protection Act 1979. The main changes in the draft Code compared to […]

Suitable operator register

The QLD Department of Environment and Heritage Protection keeps a suitable operator register that is publicly available on their  website. Suitable operator requirements were included as […]

QLD Greentape reduction and new mining legislation commences

Greentape Reduction amendments to the Environmental Protection Act 1994 and subsequent amendments to the Environmental Protection Regulation 2008 commenced on March 31, 2013. If you want […]

New appointments to Federal Government

In the past few weeks, we have seen changes to the Federal Government with various Ministers changing portfolios, with others departing and new Ministers stepping in.  […]

New member appointed to Clean Energy Regulator

Mr Michael D’Ascenzo AO, a new member of the Clean Energy Regulator has been appointed to commence on 2 April 2013.   Mr D’Ascenzo’s expertise is in […]

Exposure draft on Clean Energy (Auction of Carbon Units) Determination 2013 – Comment sought

The exposure draft of the Clean Energy (Auction of Carbon Units) Determination 2013 and amendments to the Corporations Regulations 2001 have been released by the new […]

Second tranche of Draft ammendment to the Carbon Farming Initiative (DFI) Regulations for 2013 – Comment sought

The Federal Government is seeking comment on a second tranche of draft amendments to the Carbon Farming Initiative (CFI) Regulations for 2013.  (The first tranche was […]

Guidelines Updated – Waste transport certificates

EPA Victoria has released updated guidelines around waste transport certificates which is required under the Regulations to track the movement of prescribed industrial waste (PIW) from […]

Solar feed-in tariff de-regulation proposed by the QCA

De-regulating solar feed-in tariffs (FiT) across south-east Queensland is one of the options for the State Government to consider in the final report on solar FiT’s […]

New NSW coal seam gas rules

The NSW Government is aiming to strengthen regulation of the Coal Seam Gas (CSG) industry after releasing its proposed Mining SEPP changes. A proposed amendment to […]

Guidelines Updated – Waste transport certificates

EPA Victoria has released updated guidelines around waste transport certificates which is required under the Regulations to track the movement of prescribed industrial waste (PIW) from […]

QLD Vegetation Management Framework Amendment Bill

The QLD Government recently unveiled proposed reforms to Queensland’s vegetation management laws that will pave the way for new agricultural areas in Queensland’s Gulf Country. Deputy […]

Exposure draft on Carbon Credit (CFI) Amendment Regulation – Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency is inviting comments on the recently released exposure draft of the Carbon Credit (Carbon Farming Initiative (CFI)) […]

Registry linking of Australia and EU Emissions Trading System – comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency is seeking comments from European and Australian stakeholders on the following exposure draft regulations and consultation paper:  Exposure […]

Clean Energy Regulator releases information videos to assist business to meet carbon obligations

In an effort to assist liable entities in understanding their obligations under the carbon pricing mechanism and to meet their obligations for the first reporting period, […]

NSW Energy from Waste Draft Policy Statement open for consultation

The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is developing a new, modern energy from waste policy that “delivers regulatory certainty to industry and confidence to the wider […]

Increase of potential liable entitie under the carbon pricing mechanism

To date, a total of 360 have been identified as potentially liable entities under the carbon pricing mechanism by the Clean Energy Regulator.    These facilities exceed […]

Independent Review of the Port of Gladstone

Federal Environment Minister, Tony Burke, late last month announced the Terms of Reference for the Independent Review of the Port of Gladstone. The Independent Review is […]

Amendments to the QLD Environmental Protection Regulation

Amendments to the Environmental Protection Regulation 2008 have been approved by the QLD Government which will take effect onMarch 31, 2013 in line with the changes […]

QLD Government removes waste levy

The QLD Government has passed legislation to remove the former government’s waste levy. QLD Minister for Environment and Heritage Protection said the former waste levy “was […]

Liquid Fuel Opt-in Scheme – Clean Energy Regulator releases important information

The Clean Energy Regulator has recently released information that relates to opting-in to the carbon pricing mechanise for liquid fuel Opt-in Scheme.  The information provides advise […]

Water Legislation Amendment Bill introduced in Parliament

This week, the Victorian Government introduced to Parliament the Water Legislation Amendment Bill 2012.  Victoria’s Water Minister, Peter Walsh said “this new legislation means water corporations […]

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