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The Clean Energy Regulator has released amendments to the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (NGER) scheme legislation that take effect on 1 July 2023 and affect reports […]
The Federal Government is seeking to develop a regulatory product stewardship scheme for small electrical and electronic equipment and solar photovoltaic (PV) systems in order to […]
The Office of Energy and Climate Change is seeking your feedback on various changes to the Gas Supply (Natural Gas Retail) Regulation that will affect the […]
In early 2022, EPA SA sought comment on Turning the Tide on Single-use Plastic 2021. Based on the feedback received, SA’s Deputy Premier Hon Susan Close announced […]
Just a reminder that Stage 2 of the WA Plan for Plastics came into effect on 27 February 2023 and includes a second set of single-use […]
The Queensland Government has released an exposure draft of the Energy (Renewable Transformation and Jobs) Bill 2023 for public consultation. This proposed legislation is a crucial […]
The Victorian Essential Services Commission has released updates to the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) Registry, guidance documents and forms. The changes reflect amendments to the VEU […]
The Victorian Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action released the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) Specifications 2018 – Version 15.0 on 18 May 2023. This followed […]
The Western Australian Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS) has released its Approach to Risk-based Environmental Compliance for the Resource Industry, following a report […]
The Victorian Government has formalised the Victorian emissions reduction target under the Climate Change Act 2017. Announced by the Minister for Climate Action Lily D’Ambrosio, the […]
A reminder that the Victorian Container Deposit Scheme is due to commence on 1 November 2023.
From 1 November 2023, the QLD Government will expand the container refund scheme to include glass wine and pure spirit bottles. All glass wine and pure spirit […]
The WA Department of Water and Environmental Regulation is seeking feedback on a proposal to extend the scope of the WA Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) and […]
The reforms to the Safeguard Mechanism have passed through Federal Parliament. The updated Safeguard Mechanism scheme will be in operation as of 1 July 2023. The […]
The Clean Energy Regulator is reminding liable entities that the 2023 Quarter 1 small-scale technology certificates (STCs) surrender deadline is 28 April 2023. Liable entities are required to […]
A new EPA registration for farmers using waste tyres in silage production is expected to help reduce the risk of fire and harm to human health […]
Victorian Minister for Environment Ingrid Stitt has announced the commencement date of 1 November 2023 for the new Victorian Container Deposit Scheme (CDS Vic). The Minister […]
Just a reminder that the Radiation Protection and Control Act 2021 commenced in SA on 11 February 2023. Any persons that use or handle radioactive substances, […]
Your EPA Licence provides authorisation to undertake one or more of the activities that are included in Schedule 1 of the Environment Protection Act 1993. It […]
The Australian Parliament has passed the Safeguard Mechanism (Crediting) Amendment Bill 2023 to establish the framework for key elements of the Safeguard Mechanism reforms. As the Bill has […]
The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is seeking comment on proposed amendments to the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (NGER) Scheme, […]
In SA, four additional single-use plastic products will be banned from 1 September 2023, that will include: plastic pizza savers plastic-stemmed cotton buds single-use plastic bowls […]
The Clean Energy Regulator (CER) has released the 2021–22 National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (NGER) data. Each year, Australian corporations that meet certain thresholds are […]
The Clean Energy Regulator is encouraging companies who conduct eligible emissions-intensive trade-exposed (EITE) activities to submit an application for a 2023 exemption certificate as part of the Renewable […]
EPA Victoria Officers have recently undertaken some inspections of 10 dairy farms in South Gippsland and provide clear advice that all dairy farms should put dairy […]
The WA Department of Water and Environmental Regulation is seeking feedback on the exposure draft of amendment regulations and discussion paper, Environmental Protection Amendment Regulations 2022. Changes […]
The WA Government announced that they will introduce climate change legislation in 2023 to establish a framework for responsible emissions reductions to meet WA’s goal of […]
On 14 February 2023, the Federal Minister for Climate Change and Energy revoked the avoided deforestation 1.1 method (under the Australian Carbon Credit Unit Scheme). This […]
Green Industries SA is seeking your feedback on the proposed regulations to ban 4 additional single-use plastic products from 1 September 2023. In the next 3 […]
The National Transport Commission (NTC) has announced the release of the new Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail (ADG Code) […]
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