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This week, the Climate Change Authority released, for public comment, an issues paper on theRenewable Energy Target (RET). The Review is the first study to […]
Emissions-intensive trade exposed (EITE) facilities will be required to submit an audit report with their application for free carbon units and therefore, new Audit Report Guidelines […]
Emissions-intensive trade exposed (EITE) facilities will be required to submit an audit report with their application for free carbon units and therefore, new Audit Report Guidelines […]
As at 7 August 2012, an update of potential liable entities have been released by the Clean Energy Regulator and segmented by state. Of the 315 […]
Following a recent approval of stronger patent standards, Australian companies that export will have a better opportunity of protecting their products and technologies overseas. Earlier this […]
EPA Victoria has released guidelines on Separation distances for large composting facilities. This document provides guidance to operators of composting facilities and regulating bodies on the […]
Just a reminder, EPA Victoria has available a publication that provides best practice environmental management – Siting, design, operation and rehabilitation of landfills (Landfill BPEM). […]
An index of Environment Protection Orders (EPOs) is now available on the SA Environment Protection Authority’s (EPA) website. SA EPA said this is part of its […]
The QLD Department of Energy and Water Supply has released a draft of the Drinking Water Quality Management Plan Review and Audit Guideline. The guideline contains: process […]
The Clean Energy Regulator has released Joint Venture guidelines that set out how unincorporated joint ventures are treated under the Clean Energy Act 2011 (Clean Energy […]
The Clean Energy Regulator (CER) has made available information for those wishing to apply to become a recognised offsets entity (ROE). The CER states that […]
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) Board has developed and released the draft general funding strategy to provide stakeholders with an opportunity to help shape how […]
There have been minor amendments made to the Product Stewardship (Televisions and Computers) Regulations 2011. These amendments came into effect on 20 June 2012 and are […]
The Federal Department of Health and Ageing is seeking feedback on recommendations to change the presentation of information on the labels and packages of medicines. The […]
SA Minister for Mineral Resources and Energy Tom Koutsantonis has launched an independent analysis of industry and community views on infrastructure required to support the growing […]
The Application for renewal of accreditation as a site contamination auditor is available from the South Australian Environment Protection Authority (EPA). This form is available to […]
QLD Minister for Environment and Heritage Protection Andrew Powell has announced a new environmental approval process for sewage pumping stations. “Following extensive consultation with industry representatives, […]
Details of the Federal Government’s national marine reserve network have been finalised after considering the information it received through stakeholder consultations and submissions of the draft […]
EPA Victoria’s Annual Plan 2012-13 The recently released EPA Victoria’s Annual Plan 2012-13 provides information on the second year of EPA Victoria’s 5 Year Plan. […]
The Victorian Department of Sustainability and Environment’s (DSE) has on view a draft three-year Fire Operations Plans that outlines where fire prevention activities will be carried […]
A Leasing Policy for Crown Land in Victoria 2010 has been released that aims to ensure that leased Crown land is managed sustainably and provides maximum […]
A Soil Health Strategy has been developed and released by the Victorian Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE), in conjunction with Catchment Management Authorities (CMAs) and […]
Expressions of interest are sought for projects that can recover and recycle organic and commercial and industrial waste. Funding is available under the Victorian Government’s Conserve, […]
In 2011, the Federal Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry commissioned a research company to undertake a study for the Carbon Farming Initiative (CFI) to assist […]
Various Government Departments are administering the programs under the Clean Energy legislation that contributes to the implementation of the Clean Energy Future package and the effective […]
The Clean Energy Regulator has published a list of liable entities for the 2012-2013 financial year. As at 24 July 2012, of the 315 potentially […]
QLD Minister for Environment and Heritage Protection Andrew Powell has announced that parliament has passed laws to cut green-tape. The Greentape Reduction Bill is the most significant reform […]
NSW Minister for Planning and Infrastructure Brad Hazzard said the Government has extended the time for local council consultation on the Planning Green Paper to 5 […]
The WA Department of Environment and Conservation has advised that it will accept comments and suggestions, at any time, on the policies, guidance materials and other […]
Under the Industry Licensing System, the WA Department of Environment and Conservation is now accepting online applications for works approvals, licences, annual licence fees and registrations. […]
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