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EPA Victoria updates Guide for Construction and Demolition Activities

In early September 2025, EPA Victoria released the updated Civil Construction, Building and Demolition guide to help the civil construction, building and demolition industries eliminate or […]

EPA Victoria releases updated Noise Protocol

EPA Victoria has released an updated guide on the Noise Limit and Assessment Protocol for the Control of Noise from Commercial, Industrial and Trade Premises and […]

EPA Victoria’s hi-tech drones detect pollution

EPA Victoria is sending a clear warning to businesses that they will use their hi-tech drones to detect pollution incidents including poor air quality at industrial […]

New Residential Noise publication: Released

EPA Victoria has released an updated residential noise publication on how to address common residential noise issues in Victoria.  

New commercial and industrial noise policy for SA

On 31 October 2023, a new SA noise policy will come into effect. The new policy, which will operate under the Environment Protection Act 1993, has been […]

SA new noise policy commences 31 October 2023

From 31 October 2023, a new SA noise policy will come into effect.  The new noise policy, which will operate under the Environment Protection Act 1993, […]

EPA releases guides to assist industry with noise laws

EPA Victoria has published a series of guides to assist commercial, industrial and trade businesses to comply with noise laws. EPA’s Applied Noise Framework Guidance Series […]

Noise Guide for Local Government

An updated Noise Guide for Local Government is now available to help councils manage common neighbourhood noise issues. The updated guide will assist Local Government.  Noise […]

NEW GUIDELINE: Evaluation distances for effective air quality and noise management guideline: Released

EPA SA has released the Evaluation distances for effective air quality and noise management guideline.  Effective management of air and noise emissions across interfaces between activities […]

New SA noise policy: Comment sought

EPA SA has released the new SA noise policy for the final phase of the consultation process. The development of the new policy is part of […]

State of the Environment Report 2023: Comment sought

Over the next 12 months, EPA SA will  be developing the State of the Environment Report 2023 for SA and  your comments are sought to help  shape its […]

EPA SA intent to replace Environment Protection (Noise) Policy 2007

The SA Government Gazette dated 16 June 2022 provides a notice that states that EPA SA intends to replace the Environment Protection (Noise) Policy 2007 with […]

EPA SA intention to replace existing noise policy

EPA SA has advised in the 16 June 2022 Government Gazette of the intention to replace the Environment Protection (Noise) Policy 2007.  EPA SA advises that […]

Changes to Wind Farm Noise Regulations

The Victorian Government is seeking feedback on the proposed Regulations for wind farm noise in Victoria. Wind farms play an important role in achieving Victoria’s emissions […]

New approved methods for: Sampling and analysis of air pollutants and water pollutants and Measurement and analysis of environmental noise in NSW

NSW EPA has released – updated approved methods for the sampling and analysis of air pollutants and water pollutants; and a new approved method for the […]

Noise Complaints Increase in Victoria

As more people are working from home, EPA Victoria has received a significant increase in noise complaints, stating that the complaints relating to noise pollution have […]

Noise: Guide to dealing with residential noise

EPA Victoria has released a guide to assist you with unwanted residential noise and provides you with options.

Draft NSW Noise Guide for Local Government – Comment sought

The NSW EPA has drafted an updated Noise Guide for Local Government for public consultation and seeks comment by 27 September 2021.The Noise Guide for Local Government provides […]

DRAFT GUIDELINE: Assessment of environmental noise emissions

The WA Department of Water and Environmental Regulation is encouraging comment on the draft Guideline: Assessment of environmental noise emissions that is part of a series of […]

Noise: NSW EPA’s approach to investigating noise issues

NSW EPA has released a brief publication on its approach to investigating noise issues.  The publication covers: Commercial and industrial premises noise Transport and construction noise […]

NEW GUIDANCE to support the Environment Protection Act 2017 – Released

EPA Victoria has released a range of guidance to support the Environment Protection Act 2017 (the Act): The Authorised officer complaints management policy provides an overview […]

NEW GUIDANCE to support the new Environment Protection Regulations

The EPA Victoria has released the following new guidance to support the Environment Protection Regulations 2021 (the Regulations) made this week. The Guide to the Environment […]

Announcement: AEBN and EPA Victoria partner to deliver training for all Victoria businesses on new Victorian environmental laws

The Australian Environment Business Network (AEBN) and EPA Victoria are partnering to provide training for all Victorian industry and businesses on the new Victorian environment protection […]

New Noise guidelines and assessment protocol

EPA Victoria has released new noise control guidelines and a noise limit and assessment protocol. The Noise control guidelines are intended to be used by municipal […]

NEW GUIDANCE: Waste and noise guidance for the Victorian Environment Protection Act 2017

EPA Victoria has released new guidance for the Environment Protection Act 2017 (the new Act), including a toolkit to provide guidance to local government on noise […]

Approved methods for air, water and environmental noise analysis in NSW: Comment sought

NSW EPA is seeking feedback on the new approved method for the sampling, measurement and analysis of air, water and environmental noise pollutants.EPA Director Environmental Solutions […]

Noise: Site Planning and Management

EPA Victoria has released a new guidance sheet on Noise: Site planning and management to assist with understanding site planning and management to eliminate or reduce […]

Noise: Guidance released by EPA Victoria

Noise: Guidance documents released by EPA Victoria EPA Victoria has released the series of Noise guidance documents:   1887: noise: duct attenuators or silencers 1890: managing […]

Engine Speed at Maximum Power data manual: Commences 1 July 2021

EPA Victoria has released the ESMP data manual 1992: Engine speed at maximum power and noise test engine speeds for vehicles 1970 to 2005 that commences […]

Noise limit and assessment protocol

EPA Victoria has released the Noise limit and assessment protocol for the control of noise from commercial, industrial and trade premises and entertainment venues that will […]

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