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Circular Economy Solar Technology Urgency: Policy Report Published

US-based think tank RAND in collaboration with RMIT University, Victoria have published a policy brief on the urgency for Australia to implement a circular economy policy […]

Biomass and Biomethane Potential Assessment

The Victorian Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action has undertaken an assessment of Victorian biomass and biomethane potential with the aim to provide an evidence […]

New Tool for WA Business Food Waste

A new online toolkit – Food Waste PRO (Prevention and Reduction Opportunity) – has been developed for Western Australia’s food and beverage businesses to help reduce […]

International Vessels Biosecurity Risk: Notice Issued

The Federal Department of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Forestry has issued a notice in response to an increase in biosecurity risk material and waste from international vessels […]

Plastics and Recyclables: Reforms Passed

The NSW Parliament has passed the Environment Legislation Amendment (Plastic Reduction and Container Recycling) Bill 2026. The Bill is the first stage of implementing the NSW […]

Waste and Circular Infrastructure Plan – Regional NSW: Consultation Open

The NSW EPA has released a draft of Chapter 2 of the Waste and Circular Infrastructure Plan for public feedback. The draft Chapter aims to increase […]

End of Waste Code Development: Call for Submissions

The Queensland Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation (DETSI) are calling for annual submissions for the development of end of waste (EOW) codes. The […]

Container Refund Scheme Legislation: Consultation Open

The Queensland Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation is seeking feedback on supporting regulatory amendments to the Waste Reduction and Recycling (Strengthening the Container Refund Scheme) […]

Nuisance and Litter Legislation: Consultation Open

The South Australian EPA has opened consultation for further amendments to the Local Nuisance and Litter Control Act 2016 (LNLC Act). The EPA is seeking feedback […]

Australia’s latest National Waste and Plastics Data: Released

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water has released Australia’s latest national waste and plastics data in two reports.  The data provides updated […]

Radioactive Waste Management Framework: Consultation Open

The Federal Department of Industry, Science and Resources is seeking feedback on a proposed update to the Australian Radioactive Waste Management Framework. The framework sets out […]

Draft Contaminant Limits Guide: Consultation Open

The NSW EPA is consulting on the draft Contaminant Limits Guide. During the Independent Review of the Resource Recovery Framework, stakeholders called for greater clarity about […]

Intractable Waste Disposal Facility Environmental and Waste Acceptance: Procedure Published

The WA Department of Housing and Works has published the Operation Environmental and Waste Acceptance Procedures (OEWP). The document describes the way chemical wastes are to […]

Hazardous Waste in Australia data: Released

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has published the Hazardous Waste in Australia database that provides national data on hazardous and […]

Food and Beverage Small and Medium Enterprise Packaging and Machinery Solution Centre: Launched

A new national initiative has been launched to assist Australian food and beverage SMEs to adopt sustainable packaging and processing practices while reducing food loss and […]

Transporting Reportable Priority Waste: Vehicle /Trailer Requirements released

The Victorian Environmental Protection Authority has published guidance that describes the requirements for tanker/tanker trailer vehicles and non-tanker vehicles/trailers that transport reportable priority waste (transport). It’s […]

Asbestos Plan of Action: Released

The NSW Environmental Protection Authority has released the NSW Asbestos Plan of Action which responds to recommendations from the Office of the NSW Chief Scientist and […]

Return and Earn Bin Basket Program Open for NSW Councils

Applications are now open for the latest round of the Return and Earn Bin Baskets program, providing all NSW councils with the opportunity to expand public […]

Queensland Waste Strategy: Released

The Queensland Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation – Office of Circular Economy, has released the Less Landfill, More Recycling 2035: Queensland Waste Strategy. The […]

Recovery of Organic Waste via Food Organic Garden Organic: Program Guidelines updated

The Queensland Government has updated Program Guidelines for Growing the Recovery of Organic Waste via Food Organic Garden Organic (GROW FOGO) Fund. The program provides support […]

End of Waste Codes: Grease Trap Waste, Recycled Beverages, Solid Phase Combustion Products

The Queensland Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation – Waste Assessment, has published End of Waste (EOW) codes for grease trap waste and recycled […]

Circular Economy Research Reports: Released

Two new research reports exploring innovative approaches to circular economy challenges are now available, following the completion of projects funded through the SA Green Industries SA’s […]

WasteSorted Community Education Grants: Open

The WA Waste Authority is providing funding up to $25,000 per project to improve waste behaviour in ways that support the aims of the Waste Avoidance […]

Waste Data Reporting Productive Use of Final Products: Fact Sheet released

The Western Australian Department of Water and Environment Regulation has published a fact sheet for waste data reporting – productive use of final products. The purpose […]

Burning of Construction and Demolition Waste Incurs EPA Fine

EPA Victoria has fined a Traralgon company $10,176 for burning construction and demolition waste at the site of the former Churchill Hotel in April 2026. EPA […]

Recycling Victoria joins the Victorian Environment Protection Authority

Recycling Victoria has joined the Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) as its Circular Economy Division as of 30 June 2026. Key Recycling Victoria schemes, projects and services […]

Unlicensed Quarry receives $190,000 Fine

The owner and operator of an unlicensed quarry in Balala has been ordered to pay $190,000 by the Armidale Local Court for breaching the state’s environment […]

New Laws Require Businesses to Separate Food Waste

Under new laws, NSW businesses or institutions that sell or handle food, like supermarkets, cafes, schools and hotels, must separate food waste from general waste, from […]

Support for Local Aboriginal Land Councils (LALCs) and Waste Challenges: Grant Open

The New South Wales Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC), in partnership with the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA), is delivering the Together on Country grant program to support Local Aboriginal […]

Asbestos Removalists Fined for Waste Tracker Failing

Asbestos removal contractors have been fined a total of $71,225 by EPA Victoria for failing to use the waste tracker system. Seven businesses were fined after […]

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