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The Queensland Government has issued an amendment regulation following the expiry of the Environmental Protection (Waste Management) Regulation 2000 on 31 August 2014. The amendments to the […]
The Queensland Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning is reviewing current planning legislation as part of its reform program. New legislation – captured in the […]
The Expert Panel, established by the Federal Government to undertake a review of the Renewable Energy Target (RET) Scheme, has now released its report to the […]
EPA NSW is seeking comment on the draft Protection of the Environment Operations (General) Amendment (Newcastle Air Monitoring) Regulation 2014(External link). The amendment to the Protection […]
A draft bilateral agreement that provides a single process for environmental approvals in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) has been released for public comment by Federal […]
Submissions will close on 29 August 2014 to an inquiry conducted by the Legislative Council’s General Purpose Standing Committee No 5 into the performance of the […]
The Victorian Department of Environment and Primary Industries’ (DEPI) has released 2 separate draft fire operations plans for the Mallee Fire District and the Murray Goldfields […]
NSW Environment Minister Rob Stokes has introduced legislation which beefs up the NSW environment regulator’s powers and increases penalties for non-compliant operators. The Protection of the […]
The Clean Energy Regulator reminds us that liable entities must still meet their carbon price obligations for the 2013-14 financial year, even though the carbon pricing […]
EPA Victoria (EPA) and the Victorian Department of Environment and Primary Industries (DEPI) have commenced a review of 2 State Environment Protection Policies for Noise (the […]
The NSW government has announced a major review of biodiversity legislation. Minister for the Environment Rob Stokes has appointed the Independent Biodiversity Legislation Review Panel to […]
The Pastoral Land Management Bill which supports renewable energy developments on pastoral lands passed the Upper House this week. Environment Minister Ian Hunter said the legislation […]
The National Transport Commission (NTC) has released the latest version of the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail, Edition 7.3 […]
The Attorney-General’s Department is calling for submissions on draft policy options to reduce national security risks posed by 84 chemicals that can be used to make […]
Following the repeal of the carbon tax, the Federal Department of the Environment has made available, on its website, detailed information with regards to industry obligations. […]
The Clean Energy Regulator has released the Sequestering Soil Carbon in Grazing Systems methodology determination. Projects using this methodology store carbon on grazing land by introducing […]
The Clean Energy Regulator has released information about the electricity use of industrial and commercial facilities for 2012-13, based on information reported through the National Greenhouse […]
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has released a draft protocol for managing asbestos in recyclable construction and demolition waste, which is open for comment until […]
Waste and environment levy rates have been increased by NSW EPA for 2014/15. The waste and environment levy rate calculation is prescribed in the Protection of […]
The NSW government has launched a policy aimed at reducing the state government’s energy and water use, improving waste management and delivering cleaner air. NSW Environment […]
The Queensland Government is undertaking a review of the Water Act 2000 which is intended to pave the way for reform of how water is managed […]
The National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme (NICNAS) is seeking comment on the revised guidelines for listing and re-listing chemicals on the ‘confidential section’ of […]
The Clean Energy Regulator has released version 21 of the Register of solar water heaters. The register lists solar water heater and air source heat pump […]
EPA Victoria has released a draft statement of position that explains the way EPA Victoria intends to apply financial assurances to licences and works approvals. EPA […]
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 […]
An amended bill, that addresses the concerns of the Palmer United Party (PUP), is expected to be presented to the Senate and the House of Representatives […]
The Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) has released changes to the third edition of the Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations under ‘Principle 7: Recognise and manage risk’. […]
The Commonwealth and ACT Governments have signed a new assessment bilaterial agreement in order to remove duplication and provide a single streamlined environmental assessment process for […]
EPA Victoria has released the Permit to transport prescribed industrial waste (PIW) guideline. Owners of vehicles used for the transport of PIW must hold an EPA […]
A new guideline has been released by EPA Victoria on the Design, installation and management requirements for underground petroleum storage systems (UPSSs). Leakage from Underground Petroleum […]
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