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The Victorian Government has announced a $250,000 grant, under the Victorian Government’s Energy Technology Innovation Strategy (ETIS), to be provided to Daintree Networks for their Control […]
The Greenhouse and Energy Data Officer (GEDO) has released the Greenhouse and Energy Information 2011 as the latest data on greenhouse gas emissions as reported by […]
The Bureau of Resources and Energy Economics (BREE) this week released the Energy in Australia 2012 publication that provides a detailed overview of energy in Australia, […]
– submissions close 16 March 2012 A consultation process is taking place on the Draft Energy White Paper and submissions are invited. It is anticipated that […]
Amendments to the Renewable Energy (Electricity) Regulations 2001 were made on 24 February 2012 to include 7 additional eligible emissions-intensive trade-exposed (EITE) activities for the provision […]
From 2 April 2012, the Office of the Renewable Energy Regulator (ORER) will amalgamate into the Clean Energy Regulator. The administration of the Renewable Energy […]
Small businesses, ranging from small abattoirs through to food curing activities and small plastics manufacturers, will no longer face the risk of being fined up to […]
The WA EPA is inviting comment on a review of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) administrative procedures that describe principles and practices governing project referrals, the setting […]
Consultation is closing soon on the new draft petroleum and geothermal environmental regulations. The WA Department of Mines and Petroleum is calling for comments on the […]
SA EPA has released a new information sheet on the hazards of landfill gas and nearby development. It is designed for planners, developers and landfill operators. […]
After UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee (WHC) expressed concerns about potential impacts of coastal development on the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, the QLD and Federal Governments, […]
The Draft NSW Planning Guidelines: Wind Farms have been prepared with a focus on “up-front consultation, clear development approval processes and guidance on potential impacts such […]
The select committee report into Orica’s chromium IV leak on August 8, 2011 has produced 24 separate findings and has listed seven recommendations. The report, Kooragang […]
In January 2012, NSW Minister for the Environment, Robyn Parker announced an independent review of the waste and environment levy. According to the government “the waste […]
EPA Victoria has released an interim report on its Environment and Resource Efficiency Plans (EREP) program, a mandatory resource efficiency program for Victoria’s largest industrial and […]
The Federal and Queensland Governments along with the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA) have signed a new agreement under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity […]
Geoscience Australia has released its Australian Mineral Exploration Review 2011 providing exploration expenditure and results from selected drill intersections from individual exploration and mining companies for […]
The WA Department of Mines and Petroleum (DMP) has scoped the approvals required to undertake exploration and mining activities in Western Australia and has produced a […]
Under the Waste Avoidance and Resource Efficiency (WARE) fund, funding amounts between $5000 and $5 million will be available over the next four years. The program […]
According to the Workcover Authority of NSW, the implementation of the model Work Health and Safety Regulations (WHS Regulations) should not have a significant impact in […]
Local Government Victoria is seeking feedback on the proposed program design of the state governments $20 million Green Light Plan to replace old, energy intensive street […]
The Queensland Coastal Plan commenced on Febuary 3, 2012. The new Plan replaces the State Coastal Management Plan (2001) and associated regional coastal management plans. The […]
The Australian Attorney-General’s Department is seeking feedback on a regulation impact statement (RIS) which analyses four options to reduce the security risks posed by 11 precursor […]
– applies to all holders of environment protection licence in NSW There have been recent changes to the NSW’s environment protection legislation as a result of […]
The Federal Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency has released a 2010 study that tests different design features of primary auctions to allocate Australian Emissions […]
The State Government’s strategic cropping land legislation commenced on 30 January 2012. QLD Natural Resources Minister Rachel Nolan said the start of the Strategic Cropping Land […]
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