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In mid December 2020, EPA Victoria released the ‘proposed final’ versions of the new subordinate legislation to the Environment Protection Act – the Regulations and the […]
EPA Victoria has released the following two proposed waste and noise framework publications: Summary of proposed waste framework: This summary explains the waste framework in the […]
EPA Victoria has released the Noise Control Guidelines which are primarily intended to be used by municipal officers to assist in the resolution of complaints or […]
NSW EPA has released a draft Construction Noise Guideline for comment. The Guideline sets out a framework for the management of construction noise that ensures all […]
EPA Victoria has released the Noise Protocol – Noise limit and assessment protocol for the control of noise from commercial, industrial and trade premises and entertainment […]
There have been changes to Victoria’s Noise Regulations, during COVID-19, as many people are now working from home. The Victorian Minister for Planning approved new planning […]
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 is […]
EPA Victoria has released the following new publications that apply from 1 July 2020, when the amendments to the Environment Protection Act 2017 […]
In mid-2018, EPA SA carried out a technical review of the Wind farms environmental noise guidelines to ensure that the guidelines are still appropriate. The review […]
In mid-2018 EPA SA carried out a technical review of the Wind farms environmental noise guidelines to ensure that the guidelines are still appropriate. The review […]
The Queensland Department of Environment and Science (DES) has advised that the Environmental Protection Regulation 2008, the Environmental Protection (Air) Policy 2008, Environmental Protection (Noise) Policy […]
EPA Victoria has recently released the new Environment Protection (Residential Noise) Regulations 2018 – a new set of regulations that came into effect on 13 October […]
The New South Wales Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has released an updated Noise Policy for Industry, replacing the existing Industrial Noise Policy. The policy provides a […]
The New South Wales Environmentally Hazardous Chemicals Regulation 2017 and the Protection of the Environment Operations (Noise Control) Regulation 2017 commenced on 1 September 2017. The […]
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has released new guidelines to compliment the commencement of the Protection of the Environment (Noise Control) Regulation 2017. The Approved […]
The SA Government has handed greater powers to local councils to resolve local nuisance issues such as noise, smoke and dust. The powers are part of […]
The New South Wales Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is seeking feedback on the draft Protection of the Environment Operations (Noise Control) Regulation 2017 and the associated […]
NSW EPA is also seeking feedback on the Draft approved methods for testing noise emissions which is being exhibited with the draft Regulation. Comments on the […]
EPA SA has released the latest information and position statements for the following: Air quality and the South Australian planning system Noise and the South Australian […]
WA Department of Environment Regulation (DER) has released the Draft Guideline on Environmental Noise for Prescribed Premises for comment. The Guideline on Environmental Noise for Prescribed Premises […]
NSW Department of Planning and Environment has referred the Yass Valley Wind Farm proposal to the independent Planning Assessment Commission for a final decision. Due to […]
NSW EPA has placed a Pollution Reduction Program on train operator Sydney Trains, instructing it to investigate train noise in the Waverton and Wollstonecraft area. The […]
NSW EPA is seeking comments on the Draft Industrial Noise Guideline which is intended to replace the Industrial Noise Policy. The draft guideline updates and clarifies […]
EPA Victoria has released Stakeholder responses to the review of Victoria’s State Environment Protection Policies (SEPP) for Noise. This report follows the release of a discussion […]
The NSW EPA has reviewed the NSW Industrial Noise Policy and is now inviting members from the community, industry and government to provide feedback on its […]
The Victorian Government has announced a major public inquiry into the EPA Victoria that will commence on 1 June 2015. The Inquiry will investigate the adequacy […]
Just a reminder that the Noise SEPPs review discussion paper is currently open for comment until 15 October 2014. The paper seeks feedback from businesses, acoustic […]
Aircraft noise is an inevitable by-product of aircraft operations. In Australia there are a range of legislative and other controls to manage the impact of aircraft […]
The Victorian Department of Environment and Primary Industries (DEPI) and EPA Victoria are undertaking a review of the following State Environment Protection Policies for Noise (Noise […]
EPA Victoria has released the updated Annoyed by noise – a guide to dealing with residential noise guidance. The guide has been developed to assist you […]
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