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The Federal Department of Environment has released the National Standard for Environmental Risk Management of Industrial Chemicals Discussion Paper for public comment. The aim of the […]
The Federal Department of Industry, Innovation and Science has announced a review of the fees charged under the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) Act 2012. […]
The Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) has released the Review of the native vegetation clearing regulations – Consultation Paper, as part of its […]
The Queensland Government has launched a review to investigate the effectiveness of the Gasfields Commission in relation to the management of land access and other disputes […]
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 […]
The Australian Environment Business Network (AEBN) together with HWL Ebsworth Lawyers will hold the forthcoming AEBN Changes to Environmental Laws & Requirements for Business Briefing on […]
The Essential Services Commission of SA (ESCOSA) has released a draft report for public consultation, putting forward a broad suite of potential reform options for SA […]
The Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPNSA) has released a draft amendment to the National Directory for Radiation Protection (NDRP) – Disposal of Radioactive […]
The South Australian government has released a discussion paper on Green Industries SA, the statutory authority set to replace Zero Waste SA. The paper outlines the […]
The Federal and SA Governments have released a draft approval bilateral agreement for approvals under national environment law. The draft approval bilateral agreement provides for accreditation […]
EPA Victoria has launched a pilot program to recognise and reward good corporate environmental citizens. Open to EPA accredited and eligible licence holders in the Victorian […]
On 13 March 2015, the Australian Environment Business Network (AEBN) will hold the Carbon Leadership Seminar – Understanding Australia’s New Carbon Laws – the Impacts & […]
The Biosecurity Bill 2014 and supporting legislation was introduced by the Federal Government into Parliament on 27 November 2014. Federal Agriculture Minister, Barnaby Joyce, said Australia’s […]
The Federal Department of Agriculture has announced assistance for drought affected farmers in Queensland and New South Wales through a $100 million Drought Recovery Concessional Loans […]
An independent review into the impact of the Illegal Logging Prohibition Amendment Regulation 2013 on small business was announced by the Federal Minister for Small Business, […]
With the recent win of Labor in Victoria, Victoria’s new Premier Daniel Andrews has announced his new Ministry that will serve in the following portfolios: James […]
Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt has released four new draft emission reduction methods for earning carbon credits. They cover household energy efficiency, industrial energy efficiency, soil […]
The NSW Government has announced the NSW Gas Plan to set a framework for the state’s gas industry into the future. The plan follows a review […]
US President Barack Obama and China’s President Xi Jinping have reaffirmed the importance of strengthening bilateral cooperation on climate change and have stated that they will […]
EPA Victoria has released the 2013-14 Audit Reform – regulatory change measurement (RCM) that addresses the 3 key focus areas of EPA’s audit reforms in 2013-14: […]
The New South Wales Government has announced it will expand the State’s Energy Efficiency Savings Scheme to include gas, as well as electricity. NSW Environment Minister […]
The Queensland Parliament has passed the Environmental Protection and Other Legislation Amendment (EPOLA) Bill that includes amendments to the Waste Reduction and Recycling Act (WRRA) as […]
Businesses that supply regulated goods are required to pass through all cost savings, direct and indirect, that are attributable to the carbon tax repeal. It is […]
Federal Minister for Environment, Greg Hunt today announced that the Senate has passed legislation to put in place the Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF). The objective of […]
Federal Minister for Environment, Greg Hunt announced this week that the Climate Change Authority will not be abolished. He said at press conference “as a gesture […]
EPA Victoria, the only state in Australia with domestic ballast water regulations, has issued six Penalty Infringement Notices (PINs) and ten Official Warnings for breaches of […]
As at 1 November 2014, it will be an offence in New South Wales to ship waste more than 150km by road from where it was […]
A new draft memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the NSW EPA and Sydney Water has been released for public comment. The MoU provides the foundation for […]
The Federal and Queensland Governments will again amend the EPBC bilateral agreement relating to environmental assessments in Queensland. The proposed changes are following amendments to Queensland’s […]
The Federal Department of Environment has released a further 3 draft Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) method determinations that cover projects in large industrial facilities, wastewater treatment […]
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