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NSW EPA had recently undertaken a consultation on their paper, NSW Plastics Next Steps, that outlines further proposed action on plastics for NSW. In 2022, NSW […]
The Radiation Advisory Council has released their annual report for 2022-23. The Council advises on matters in relation to the management of radiation in NSW under […]
The QLD Department of Environment and Science (DES) is seeking feedback on proposed changes to the Landfill siting, design, operation and closure guideline. Waste disposal sites […]
The QLD Department of Environment, Science and Innovation (DESI) has announced that it has waived waste levies for the Scenic Rim Regional Council in south-east QLD and […]
SA Government has undertaken a consultation on the proposed regulations to ban additional single-use and other plastic products from 1 September 2024. SA Government is seeking […]
Grants are now available to support WA’s electrical and electronic waste collection and recycling network as a ban on e-waste disposal to landfill is set to […]
The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has released the Waste Emissions Projections 2023 report. The report provides advice on improvements to […]
NSW EPA has developed the Environmental Risk Assessment and Mitigation Package (E-RAMP) software to help small waste facility operators assess and manage potential issues at their […]
The Australian Government is supporting a more sustainable and resilient future for Pacific tourism through a new single-use plastic standards and certification program aimed at tourism […]
Large-scale Renewable Energy Target market data for October 2023: Released The Clean Energy Regulator has released the Large-scale Renewable Energy Target market data for October 2023. […]
EPA Victoria has released a consultation paper on PFAS in waste and water soil and seeks your feedback on proposed changes to the way PFAS in […]
EPA Victoria has released a new publication – Summary of PFAS concentrations detected in the environment in Victoria – to assist industry to identify non-point source […]
EPA Victoria seeks your feedback on the updated guidance relating to soil sampling for waste soils. If you manage, control or generate waste soil, you can […]
To increase workplace recycling of waste, NSW EPA is providing businesses with rebates under the Waste and Sustainable Materials Strategy that covers up to 50% of […]
The QLD Department of Environment and Science (DES), under the Waste Reduction and Recycling Act 2011, may develop an end of waste (EOW) code. The Department […]
Green Industries SA (GISA) has launched an office waste and recycling performance calculator to assist office staff, facility managers and people in similar roles to measure […]
On 1 November 2023, the new Victoria Container Deposit Scheme (CDS Vic) commenced. Victorians will be able to exchange eligible drink containers for 10 cents through […]
NSW EPA is proposing to take further action on plastics in NSW and has released a new paper – NSW Plastics: Next Steps for your feedback, […]
In NSW, the Protection of the Environment Operations (Waste) Amendment (Mixed Waste Organic Outputs) Regulation 2023 (Amending Regulation) amended the Protection of the Environment Operations (Waste) Regulation 2014 (Waste Regulation) […]
In NSW, the Radiation Control Amendment Act 2023 (the amending Act) amends the Radiation Control Act 1990 (the Act) to implement the recommendations of a 2021 statutory review of the Act. […]
In WA, five operators of organics recycling facilities will share $850,000 in funding under the WasteSorted grants – Organics Infrastructure Program The grants are intended to […]
The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has released Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data on national waste exports and is providing […]
WA Government is seeking to ban e-waste disposal to landfill from 2024, with a decision regulatory impact statement (DRIS) and report now available. Implementation of the […]
EPA Victoria has released a new science report on PFAS in the environment to enable industry to identify PFAS concentrations in the environment from non-point sources. […]
Fourteen successful projects will receive funding under the latest NSW’s Bin Trim grants round, awarded by the NSW Government. The recipients are expected to assist around […]
The QLD Government is providing funding through the Growing the Recovery of Organic Waste via Food Organic and Garden Organic (GROW FOGO) Fund – South East […]
The WA Government is seeking feedback on regulations to ban e-waste from landfill. E-waste items like televisions, mobile phones, computers, screens, data storage, refrigerators, dishwashers, batteries, […]
Consultation opens to review and provide feedback on the draft Code of Practice for Common Risk Management Techniques for Quarries. Earth Resources Regulator (ERR) have designed […]
From 19 September 2023, new Asbestos and Waste Tyres Guidelines (Version 2) come into effect that contain legal requirements that consignors, transporters and receivers of Asbestos […]
The Queensland Government has announced that the Containers for Change will include wine and spirit bottles from 1 November 2023.
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