The Council of Australian Governments (COAG) Energy Council met on 20 April 2018.The following matters were discussed at the meeting:The…[Read More]
Outcomes of 16th COAG Energy Council meeting – Covering – The National Energy Guarantee – Transmission Planning and Interconnection – Equipment Energy Efficiency – Resources issues
Improving national waste reporting and data – Report released
The Federal Department of the Environment and Energy has released a report on the national consultation with industry, governments, researchers…[Read More]
FUNDING OPPORTUNITY – To upgrade e-waste collection and storage facilities and deliver education campaign to support the ban on e-waste to landfills and Ban on e-waste to landfill – effective 1 July 2019
The Victorian Government has announced an investment of $16.5 million to upgrade e-waste collection and storage facilities across the state…[Read More]
Clarification on inoperable products under VEET scheme
The Essential Services Commission has released an information bulletin on the second stage of discount factors that will be applied…[Read More]
Victorian estuary listed as Ramsar site
The Victorian Government has announced that the Glenelg Estuary and Discovery Bay has been approved for listing as the state’s…[Read More]
“Licence conditions are not suggestions, but firm rules that licenced facilities must follow. To flout the rules is to risk penalty…” states NSW EPA
A quarry in NSW has been convicted and fined $15,000 in a Local Court for an April 2017 discharge of…[Read More]
Review of QLD’s Environment Chain of Responsibility laws – Comment sought
The Queensland Department of Environment and Science (DES) is seeking comments on a review of specific provisions of the Environmental…[Read More]
National Electricity Market Data Strategy – Consultation Paper – Released for comment
The independent Energy Security Board (ESB) has today released a public consultation paper on the development of a data strategy…[Read More]
Emissions Reduction Fund project updates for March 2018
The Federal Clean Energy Regulator has released the monthly emissions reduction fund (ERF) carbon abatement statement for March 2018. The…[Read More]
Changes to VEET Guidelines provides clarification on inoperable products
The Essential Services Commission (ESC) has released an information bulletin to clarify their position on the eligibility of activities in…[Read More]