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EPA Victoria will this month perform checks in the Horsham area to assess how industry is performing against expected environmental standards. Tim Eaton, EPA Victoria said EPA officers […]
EPA Victoria has released an updated guideline: Environmental auditor appointment and conduct. The guideline provides details on applying for and being assessed for the role of […]
Amendments to the Victorian Energy Efficiency Target Regulations 2008, which commenced on May 17, introduce four new prescribed activities that can be undertaken in business and […]
have your say! Comments are sought on the Draft National Building Energy Standard-Setting, Assessment and Rating Framework. Under the National Strategy on Energy Efficiency, Federal, state […]
Details have been released by the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) that relate to the registration and licensing process for those intending to provide financial […]
A new draft methodology for the Destruction of methane from piggeries using engineered biodigeters, under the Carbon Farming Initiative (CFI), was released this week for public […]
This week the Federal Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency released a revised National Carbon Offset Scheme (NCOS). The NCOS was revised in light of […]
The Republic of Korea has announced that it has passed legislation for a national emissions trading scheme (ETS) to commence in 2015. South Korea is […]
The Clean Energy Regulator is currently updating its Register of solar water heaters and heat pumps that are eligible for the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES). […]
The Victorian Government will amend legislation to clarify that councils are responsible for controlling roadside weeds and, importantly, that the Victorian Government will assist councils to […]
On 1 May 2012, the 2012-13 Victorian Budget was handed down by the Treasurer, Kim Wells MP. Under the environment, climate change, energy, water and resources […]
The Clean Energy Regulator has today published the first phase of the Liable Entities Public Information Database (LEPID) that announces the first 248 liable entries who […]
The Clean Energy Regulator has set the following dates for liable entities – 30 June 2012 – Lodge Partial Exemption Certificates (PEC) application for a second […]
NSW EPA has released a document outlining the requirements for publishing pollution monitoring data which provides details that environment protection licence holders must follow when publishing […]
Liquid Waste Assessment report (study) has been released by the Federal Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities. The study was commissioned to support work […]
This week, the Federal Government released a report of the independent Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) Expert Review and advised that it will support all recommendations […]
New statistics have been released on State, Territory and National greenhouse gas emissions by the Federal Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency. The document released […]
The National Energy Retail Law (Victoria) Bill 2012 was tabled in the Victorian Parliament on 27 March 2012 which gives responsibility for enforcement of obligations under […]
A discussion paper on Victoria’s Waste Policy Review was released by the Victorian Department of Sustainability and Environment for comment. The Department is leading the review […]
The Acting Director-General of the QLD Department of Natural Resources and Mines has referred to the Crime and Misconduct Commission findings by the Land Court on […]
The QLD Government is reviewing current investigation and enforcement processes for alleged illegal vegetation clearing, QLD Minister for Natural Resources and Mines Andrew Cripps announced recently. […]
The Office of the EPA (OPEA) has invited approx 50 approvals managers, officers and consultants, representing 20 proponents and 5 environmental consultants, to provide formal feedback […]
The SA Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) is seeking to finalise community agreed Environmental Values for the Lake Bonney, by reviewing existing information and confirming current stakeholder […]
The SA EPA has released the Australian Packaging Covenant Action Plan July 2010 – June 2015. This is the SA Government’s fifth Covenant Action Plan. The […]
The SA EPA will commence accepting applications for contamination auditor accreditation in mid May 2012. The application period will last for six weeks: 14 May to […]
The SA Parliament has passed legislation that will give South Australians independent water price regulation and greater consumer protection. SA Minister for Water and the River […]
On March 30 the Queensland Government announced ‘machinery-of-government changes’ for various departments. As a result, the following departments will now deliver the functions of the former […]
Queensland Premier Campbell Newman has announced the new ministry of his government, which was sworn in on Tuesday. Some of the new ministers are: Jeff Seeney, […]
Results of a state-wide audit of all coal and coal seam gas exploration licences show licence-holders have a strong commitment to compliance, according to the NSW […]
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has commenced six criminal proceedings in the Land and Environment Court against Aargus Pty Ltd and two of its employees […]
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