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Mitigating Aircraft noise – consultation commences

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 […]

Tougher on-the-spot fines for environmental offences

A ten fold increase in on-the-spot fines for environmental offences up to $15,000 for companies and $7500 for individuals is now in effect across NSW. The […]

Minerals and Energy Resources (Common Provisions) Bill 2014 passed in QLD Parliament

The Queensland Government’s Minerals and Energy Resources (Common Provisions) Bill 2014 has been passed in the QLD Parliament – but landholders affected by mining activities and […]

Draft Emissions Reduction Fund methods – Released for comment

The Federal Department of Environment has developed and released 3 draft Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) methods, in an effort to ensure they are ready for use […]

DRAFT GUIDELINE: Composting – Released for comment

EPA Victoria has released the draft guideline on Composting, consistent with the Victorian Government’s Waste and Resource Recovery Policy. The draft guideline was developed to replace […]

Review of State Environment Protection Policies for Noise – Discussion paper released for comment

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 states its focus for 2014-15

EPA Victoria has released its Annual Plan for 2014-15 as part of their commitment and delivery of Year 4 of their 5 Year Plan. The Annual […]

Changes to QLD Waste regulations

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 […]

Draft Planning Bills – Comment sought

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 […]

Renewable Energy Target (RET) review report released

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 […]

Environmental licence holders to pay for air monitoring

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 […]

Draft agreement between Commonwealth and ACT to streamline environmental approvals – Released for comment

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 […]

EPA Inquiry – Reminder submissions close 29 August 2014

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 […]

Draft fire operation plan for Mallee Fire District and Murray Goldfields – Feedback sought

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 […]

Bill introduces tougher new penalties

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 […]

Liable entitles must meet carbon price obligations for 2013-14 financial year – Reminder

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 […]

Review of Victoria’s State Environment Protection Policies (SEPPs) for Noise

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 […]

Biodiversity legislation review announced

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 […]

Renewable energy bill supports regional economic development

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 […]

Australian Dangerous Goods Code (ADG Code) – latest edition released

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 […]

84 toxic chemicals of security concern – Have your say!

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 […]

Carbon tax repealed update

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. […]

Soil Carbon methodology released

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 […]

New National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (NGER) data released

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 […]

Draft Protocol for Managing Asbestos in Recyclable Waste – Open for comment

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 rise

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 […]

NSW government launches resource efficiency policy

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 […]

Water Act Review – Last days to provide comment

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 […]

Revised Guidelines For listing and re-listing chemicals on the ‘confidential section’ of the Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances – Comment sought

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 […]

Register of solar water heaters (version 21) – Effective 8 July 2014

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 […]

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