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Commercial and Industrial refrigerants: Reducing greenhouse gas emissions: Comment sought

The Department is looking at further measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through the Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Act (1989). Options being considered include […]

Review of NSW waste levy issues paper: Comment sought

NSW EPA is seeking feedback on the operation of the NSW waste levy – the primary instrument for reducing waste to landfill and promoting resource recovery. […]

Reviews of Climate Change scheme

The Federal government has announced reviews of Climate change schemes to ensure they remain fit-for-purpose in a rapidly changing emissions and abatement landscape. The Climate Change […]

Community Engagement Review: Federal Government accepts all recommendations

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Environment, Energy and Water (DCCEEW) has released the Community Engagement Review and the Federal Government accepts in principle all recommendations. […]

Draft revised water quality guidelines: Comment sought

The Water Quality team at the Federal Department of Climate Change, Environment, Energy and Water (DCCEEW) had released the following two documents on Water Quality Guidelines: […]

Review of regulations for the management of QLD’s protected areas

The QLD Department of Environment and Science is reviewing the regulations that are used to manage different types of natural areas such as protected areas (for […]

Developing Australia’s Guarantee of Origin scheme: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is working to develop Australia’s Guarantee of Origin scheme (GO scheme) – an internationally aligned […]

Review of methodology used to set 2024-25 Victorian Default Offer for electricity

The Essential Services Commission is reviewing the prices for the 2024-25 Victorian Default Offer for electricity and is seeking your feedback on these prices and the […]

2024 Review of water price

The Essential Services Commission is reviewing new prices and outcomes proposed by two water businesses and seeks your views.   The Commission is the Victoria’s independent economic […]

Water Price Review 2024

The Essential Services Commission (ESC) is reviewing new prices and outcomes proposed by two water businesses and would like to hear your views. The ESC is […]

Proposed new annual performance indicators for local water utilities: Comment sought

The NSW Department of Planning and Environment is seeking feedback on the proposed new annual performance indicators for local water utilities and invites your comment on: […]

Victoria’s renewable gas consultation paper: Comment sought

The Victorian Government seeks comment from industry and the community on a consultation paper – Victoria’s Renewable Gas Consultation Paper on the potential design of a […]

Review on how renewable energy projects are engaging with communities

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) is seeking feedback on a discussion paper on how renewable energy projects are engaging […]

Review of NGER legislation by Climate Change Authority: Comment sought

The Climate Change Authority is currently reviewing the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007 (NGER Act) and seeks your views on the key themes in this year’s NGER review. […]

Exposure Draft on Recycling and Waste Reduction (Export – Paper and Cardboard) Rules 2023: Comment sought

 Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is seeking your views on the Exposure Draft of the Recycling and Waste Reduction (Export – Paper […]

Australia Carbon Credit Units Review Discussion Paper: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water seeks feedback on the ACCU Review Discussion Paper that focuses on how to implement recommendations […]

NSW Biosolids Regulatory Review: Comment sought

NSW EPA is seeking your views on a new approach to regulating biosolids in NSW.  Your views on the questions posed in the Biosolids Regulatory Review […]

Industrial Chemicals Environmental Management Standard (IChEMS) proposed decision: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) is seeking your input on proposed scheduling decisions under the Industrial Chemicals Environmental Management Standard (IChEMS). […]

PFAS and PeCB Management Standards: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) is inviting feedback on proposed scheduling decisions for managing chemicals that pose a high […]

Final Report of the Review of the Electrical Safety Act 2002: Comment sought

The QLD Government is seeking feedback on the recommendations made in the Final Report of the Review of Queensland’s Electrical Safety Act 2002 addressing key definitions […]

Review underway on Environment Protection (Water Quality) Policy 2015

EPA SA has commenced a review of the Environment Protection (Water Quality) Policy 2015.   The first stage of this review will be the release of a […]

Review of Australian Dangerous Goods Code (ADG Code) for Safety equipment and Fire extinguishers – Comment sought

The National Transport Commission (NTC) is undertaking a comprehensive review of the Australian Dangerous Goods Code (ADG Code).  As part of this process, the NTC is […]

New integrated waste tracking system to assist QLD, NSW, VIC regulators: Expected completion Aug 2023

The QLD Department of Environment and Science (DES) is working with the NSW EPA to develop a new nationally consistent integrated waste tracking and reporting system […]

Five yearly review of WA’s ChemCentre: Comment sought

The WA Government is seeking feedback on the review of WA’s ChemCentre.  ChemCentre operates as a statutory authority, established under the Chemistry Centre (WA) Act 2007. […]

Obligations for Managers of Land or Infrastructure (water)

The Victorian Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action is undertaking consultation that relates to your interest in Environment and climate action. The Department seeks your […]

Burdekin Basin water plan review: Preliminary public consultation

The QLD is reviewing the Water Plan (Burdekin Basin) 2007 as the current water plan is due to expire in September 2023 and must be updated to ensure […]

Mary Basin Water Plan Review: Comment sought

The Queensland Government is seeking your feedback on the Water Plan (Mary Basin) 2006 and its  related documents – a draft plan, draft water management protocol […]

Proposed changes to fees for Victorian Energy Upgrades program: Comment sought

The Victorian Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) is seeking feedback on proposed new fees for stakeholders in the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program […]

Offshore Consultations Begins

The Victorian Government has set targets of at least 2GW of offshore wind capacity by 2032, 4GW by 2035 and 9GW by 2040. This is equivalent […]

Reminder: Review of Biodiversity Conservation Act Comment sought

NSW Department of Planning and Environment is seeking feedback on the statutory review of the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016. The Act aims to protect and conserve […]

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