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From 1 October 2022, in WA the ban from the sale or supply of single-use plastic cold beverage cups commenced. This completed the first stage of […]
The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is inviting your feedback on the Draft PFAS National Environmental Management Plan Version 3.0 (PFAS […]
The Victorian Government is undertaking to reform the Victorian biosecurity legislation in order to build on current strengths and support a more flexible and transparent biosecurity […]
NSW EPA has released a Guide to Licensing to assist you to determine if you need to hold an environment protection licence under the Protection of […]
NSW EPA is reminding stakeholders that further restrictions on the use of PFAS firefighting foam will come into effect on 26 September 2022. This includes prohibiting […]
The WA Government has launched the Roads to Reuse: Local Government Incentive Program on 14 September 2022. The $350,000 program encourages use of recycled construction and […]
The Federal Government’s Climate Change Bill passed both houses of parliament on 8 September 2022. The bill outlines: Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets of a […]
The Victorian Government has been successful in passing in parliament the Environment Legislation Amendment (Circular Economy and Other Matters) Bill. The bill amends the Circular Economy […]
The new Contaminated Land Management Regulation 2022 commenced in NSW on 26 August 2022. The Regulation supports NSW EPA’s ongoing administration of the Contaminated Land Management […]
The Protection of the Environment Operations (Clean Air) Amendment Regulation 2022 commenced in NSW on 19 August 2022. The Amendment Regulation extends the repeal date of […]
In NSW, the Protection of the Environment Operations (General) Regulation 2022 (the Regulation) will take effect from 1 September 2022 and replaces the Protection of the […]
In NSW, the Dangerous Goods (Road and Rail Transport) Regulation 2022 commenced on 19 August 2022, which replaces the Dangerous Goods (Road and Rail Transport) Regulation […]
NSW EPA is preparing for further single-use plastic item bans for NSW that will commence from 1 November 2022 and has prepared publications in 15 different […]
The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is seeking comment on options to reform the Safeguard Mechanism to assist industry to reduce […]
The WA Department of Water and Environmental Regulation has issued an exemption from single-use plastic requirements for some plastic lined paperboard food and drink containers. Details […]
The Federal Government has introduced the Climate Change Bill 2022 that legislates Australia’s commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 43% below 2005 levels by 2030 and […]
An updated register of solar water heaters (Version 46) has been released by the Clean Energy Regulator. The new register came into effect on 1 August […]
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has expanded its portfolio to include the support of energy efficiency and electrification technologies. Electrification technologies include technologies such as […]
The requirements for installations of solar photovoltaic (PV) have been updated by the Clean Energy Regulator (CER). Solar PV installations may now be conducted by multiple […]
The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) are consulting on an amendment to the Safeguard Mechanism Rule. The Safeguard Mechanism legislates […]
EPA Victoria is reminding organisations that to perform prescribed activities that may cause harm, you must have a permission, such as – a licence, permit or […]
EPA SA is moving to record an interest in certificates of title in EPA assessment areas where it holds an environmental assessment report to further strengthen […]
The Clean Energy Regulator has released updates to its key dates table for the safeguard mechanism. The updated table outlines the deadlines for baseline applications, National Greenhouse and […]
In NSW, the new energy from waste Regulation came into effect on 8 July 2022. The Protection of the Environment Operations (General) Amendment (Thermal Energy from Waste) […]
NSW EPA has released the Better Regulation Statement that considers how the better regulation principles apply to the Protection of the Environment Operations (General) Amendment (Thermal […]
Just a brief reminder that the Emissions and Energy Reporting System (EERS) is open for 2021-22 reporting year via the Client Portal. 2021-22 reports are due […]
In an effort for Queensland to reach its waste and resource recovery targets, several changes have been made to the way the waste levy operates in […]
The QLD Government has provided its budget for 2022-23 for environment and climate change. A full copy is now available. Some key initiatives within the budget […]
The Clean Energy Regulator has announced amendments to the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (NGER) scheme legislation that take effect on 1 July 2022 and affect reports […]
The Clean Energy Regulator has announced updates to its safeguard baselines and facility reported emissions data. The safeguard baselines table has been updated to reflect new and updated […]
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