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Future Fuels Strategy: Discussion Paper – Released for comment

The Federal Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources has released the Future Fuels Strategy discussion paper that sets out the direction and practical actions to […]

Final report on Independent Review of EPBC Act: Released with 38 recommendations

The Federal Government has released Professor Graeme Samuel’s final report on the Independent Review of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act).   The […]

Victorian Energy Updates: New activities consultation

The Victorian Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning is seeking your comment on proposed new activities for the Victorian Energy Upgrades program. The Victorian Energy […]

Consultation on Draft Regulatory Amendments to increase transparency in the Gas Market

COAG Energy Council has released a consultation package on draft regulatory amendments to give effect to gas market transparency reforms that were endorsed by Energy Ministers […]

NSW Government undertakes a number of reviews and seeks your comment

The NSW Government is undertaking a number of reviews and has released the following strategies for comment (please click on each link for details): • Border […]

National gas reservation scheme: Issues Paper

The Federal Government is exploring options for a prospective national gas reservation scheme, that aims to ensure Australian gas users receive the energy they need at […]

Light and Heavy Vehicle Emissions Standards for Cleaner Air: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications is inviting comment on the consultation for light and heavy vehicle emission standards for cleaner air, […]

Review of Melbourne Water’s proposed pricing for 2021-2026: Comment sought

The Essential Services Commission is reviewing Melbourne Water’s proposed pricing for 2021–2026 and seeks your views. This review is relevant to water and wastewater customers living […]

2020 Review of the Emissions Reduction Fund: Released

The Climate Change Authority has released its 2020 review of the Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF). The Authority states, the review builds on the Government’s response to […]

Independent review of the dangerous goods Act 1985 and regulations

The Victorian Government is seeking your feedback on whether Victoria’s dangerous goods laws effectively promotes safety and ensures the effective management of dangerous goods. Earlier this […]

Review of EPA SA public notification practices: Engagement Charter released for comment

In late 2019, the SA Minister for Environment and Water had asked EPA SA Board to review EPA SA’s public notification practices relating to environmental incidents […]

Full Carbon Accounting Model – Update to be released for use 1 Sept 2020

The Federal Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources is preparing to release an update to the Full Carbon Accounting Model (FullCAM) for public use from […]

EPA SA Board review for public notification

In late 2019, the SA Minister for Environment and Water had asked the EPA SA Board to review EPA’s public notification practices relating to environmental incidents […]

Draft Guidance on meeting the Regulatory Additionality requirement for the Emissions Reduction Fund: Consultation extended

The Clean Energy Regulator has extended the consultation deadline for the Draft guidance on meeting the regulatory additionality requirement for the Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) to […]

Draft Dredge Guideline: Comment sought

EPA SA has released the draft Dredge Guideline for comment and has also made available the Dredge guideline factsheet. The purpose of this consultation is to […]

Draft National Electricity Amendment (Interim Reliability Measure) Rule 2020: Comment sought

This week, the Energy Security Board (ESB) had released a consultation package including consultation paper on the Interim Reliability Measure Draft Rule – Reliability Reserve. This […]

Goulburn to Murray water trade rule review – Comment sought

The Victorian Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) is seeking your feedback on the proposed changes to the Goulburn to Murray water trade rule […]

Consultation on QLD Murray-Darling Basin limitations for groundwater during 2020-21: Comment sought

The QLD Department of Natural Resources Mines and Energy is seeking feedback on how to sustainably manage groundwater resources while supporting the important activities of water […]

Review of Energy Security Board: How your say!

The COAG Energy Council has engaged an independent consultant to review the effectiveness and performance of the Energy Security Board (ESB).  COAG Energy Council established the […]

Review of Victoria’s Dangerous Goods laws to stamp out chemical stockpiling

The Victorian Government will undertake a comprehensive review of Victoria’s dangerous goods laws to stamp out unsafe chemical stockpiling in an effort to keep the community […]

Summary of 10th Emissions Reduction Fund auction results

The 10th Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) auction was held on 25 & 26 March 2020 and a summary of the outcomes is now available: The Clean […]

DRAFT GUIDELINE: For operating licences

EPA Victoria has released a draft guide for operating licences that explains how licences under EPA’s current legislation (Environment Protection Act 1970) will differ under the […]

NEW GUIDELINE: For vehicle parts recycling operators

If you are an operator of a business involved in all forms of ‘vehicle’ parts recycling (i.e. cars, trucks, motorcycles, farm machinery and other industrial vehicles […]

DRAFT GUIDELINE: Implementing the General Environmental Duty: A guide for licence holders

EPA Victoria has released the draft guideline – Implementing the general environmental duty (GED): A guide for licence holders. The purpose of this draft document is […]

National industrial chemicals regulator releases video on new regulatory framework: Effective 1 July 2020

The Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS) will replace NICNAS on 1 July 2020 as the new national regulator of the importation and manufacture of industrial […]

Auction 10 of Emissions Reduction Fund

The Clean Energy Regulator held the Auction 10 of the Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) on 25–26 March 2020, purchasing 1.71 million tonnes of carbon abatement at […]

Proposed updates to Victorian land-use planning system to integrate environment protection reforms: Have your say!

The Victorian Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) is proposing updates to Victoria’s land-use planning system to bring it in line with the new […]

Waste Reform – Consultation

The WA Department of Water and Environmental Regulation has released two waste reform papers for public comment: Closing the loop: Waste reforms for a circular economy […]

REMINDER: Discussion paper on independent review of EPBC Act Comment sought

A reminder that comment is sought on the discussion paper of the independent review on the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) – […]

Motorway Tunnel Ventilation Stacks – New requirements

Air emissions from motorway tunnel ventilation stacks in NSW are now regulated by NSW EPA.  Effective 5 March 2020, tunnel operators must hold an environment protection […]

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