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New guidance to assist shipping industry assess and manage risks associated with domestic ballast water discharges

EPA Victoria has released an update Protocol for Environmental Management (PEM) – Domestic Ballast water management in Victorian state waters – that provides information to assist […]

Comment sought on Management of Gippsland Lakes

EPA Victoria is supporting an online survey that seeks feedback on the management of Gippsland Lakes. Residents, community, industry and business groups are invited to complete […]

Regional Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Strategy Guidance policy – released

NSW EPA has released the REGIONAL WASTE AVOIDANCE AND RESOURCE RECOVERY STRATEGY GUIDANCE policy that has been developed to assist groups of councils, regional organisations of […]

Solar feed-in tariffs – final decision and determination for 2014/15 – IPART Decision and Determination released

The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has released its final report, Solar feed-in tariffs for the subsidy-free value of electricity from small-scale solar PV units […]

Unlawful waste stockpile height penalty

NSW EPA has issued a penalty notice to a company for exceeding the waste stockpile limit permitted by its Environment Protection Licence (EPL). Under its licence, […]

Regulatory Guide: for siting of controlled facilities – Released for comment

The Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) is seeking comment on its Regulatory Guide: Siting of Controlled Facilities. This Regulatory Guide has been prepared […]

Principles for developing proposals and preparing applications for EPA works approvals & licensing approval processes

EPA Victoria has released a guideline on the Application of environment protection principles to EPA’s approvals process that provides information and guidance on applying the principles […]

How will the proposed NSW draft Waste Regulations affect your business? – By: Dr Julie Moriarty Senior Consultant Peter J Ramsay & Associates

On 1 September 2014, in accordance with the NSW staged repeal program, the Protection of the Environment (POEO) (Waste) Regulations 2005 will be repealed. Consequently, the […]

Land reforms – discussion paper released for comment

A discussion paper has been released as part of a review of Queensland’s state-owned land. “We have released a discussion paper and want to hear from […]

Water Recovery Strategy for Murray-Darling Basin – Released

The Federal Department of Environment has released the Water Recovery Strategy for the Murray-Darling Basin that outlines the Federal Government’s approach to recovering water for the […]

Victorian diary industry – guidelines for effluent management

The Victoria dairy industry is encouraged to refer to the Victorian Dairy Effluent Guidelines and other related guidance for clear guidance on how to manage effluent. […]

Changes to NSW Energy Savings Scheme

The NSW Government has announced two rule changes to its Energy Savings Scheme (ESS), following a review that attracted more than 90 submissions. The scheme uses […]

Protection measures a priority for Great Barrier Reef says QLD Government

Protection measures for the Great Barrier Reef remain a priority for the Queensland Government which has allocated $35 million this year for Reef protection. Queensland’s Minister […]

New SA Residential Energy Efficiency Scheme bulletin

The Essential Services Commission of SA has released a new Residential Energy Efficiency Scheme (REES) Bulletin providing up to date interpretations and advice on REES issues. […]

Review of Ozone Acts

The Federal Department of Environment has announced a comprehensive review of the Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas legislation. The Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas […]

New Biosecurity Portal launched

The Federal Department of Agriculture, together with Plant Health Australia – the national co-ordinator of the government-industry partnership for plant biosecurity, have launched the Biosecurity Portal. […]

REMINDER – Liable entities to report and surrender units by 16 June 2014

The Clean Energy Regulator reminds all liable entities with an interim emissions number (IEN) that they must report and surrender enough units to match their IEN […]

Emissions Reduction Fund exposure draft legislation – Released for comment

The Federal Government has released the Emissions Reduction Fund exposure draft legislation for public comment. The Bill, Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative) Amendment Bill 2014 (draft), […]

Review of performance of Water Act announced

The Federal Government has announced a review of the Water Act to ensure the Act is meeting its objectives. The Terms of Reference states: 1) the […]

Draft approval bilateral agreement between the Commonwealth, NSW and QLD – Comment sought

As part of the ‘One-Stop Shop’ reforms to streamline environmental assessment and approval processes by removing duplication between the Australian Government and the states and territories, […]

National Environment Protection Council to amend Ambient Air Quality NEPM

The National Environment Protection Council (NEPC) has announced their intention to make a variation to the Ambient Air Quality National Environment Protection Measure (NEPM) in relation […]

First stage of environmental approvals

A draft bilateral agreement on environmental approvals in Queensland has been released for public comment. Queensland Environment Minister Andrew Powell said the bilateral agreement would ensure […]

Environmental Goods Trade Negotiations – Feedback sought

The Federal Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is calling for feedback, ahead of negotiations on a plurilateral agreement, to remove tariffs on a range of […]

New Licensing fee regulations

The New South Wales Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has introduced new licensing fee regulations which include a number of changes to the fees around environment protection […]

Draft code for assessment of wind farm development applications in QLD – Comment sought

A draft code for the assessment of wind farm development applications in Queensland has been released for public comment, with the new regime to apply from […]

Water Metering Code Issues Paper – Comment sought

The Essential Services Commission of South Australia (ESCOSA) is seeking submissions from stakeholders and the community on the need for a water metering code to regulate […]

Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) White Paper – Released

The Federal Government has stated that they will repeal the carbon tax and are proposing new carbon laws – the Direct Action Plan. The Federal Government […]

Renewable Energy Target 2013: Administrative Report Released

The Clean Energy Regulator has released the Renewable Energy Target 2013 Administrative Report that provides information about the Clean Energy Regulator’s administration of the Renewable Energy […]

REMINDER – Renewable Energy Target Review – Feedback sought

Just a reminder that the Expert Panel conducting the Review of the Renewable Energy Target (RET) are seeking submissions on issues relevant to the RET Review. […]

Meeting outcomes of Australia’s Environment Ministers

Environment ministers from across Australia met in Canberra recently to progress key environment issues of national significance. The outcomes of the meeting are as follows: National […]

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