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Stewardship for Consumer and other Electrical and Electronic Products discussion paper: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment is seeking feedback on the Stewardship for Consumer and Other Electrical and Electronic Products Discussion Paper to […]

GRANT OPPORTUNITY: National Radioactive Waste Management Facility Community Benefit Program Kimba Round 3

The Federal Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources is providing financial support, through the National Radioactive Waste Management Facility New Community Benefit Program, to provide […]

NEW GUIDELINE Storage and management of waste batteries

EPA Victoria has released the guideline Storage and management of waste batteries that applies to waste and resource recovery facilities such as e-waste transfer stations, materials […]

NEW GUIDELINE Waste Mass Balance

EPA Victoria has released the Waste Mass Balance Guideline that is intended to assist landfill permission holders/liable persons in preparing waste mass balance supporting information for […]

PROPOSED GUIDELINE Disposing of Treated Timber

EPA Victoria has released a proposed guideline on disposing of treated timber.  The final guideline is intended to help when making decisions about treated timber and […]

PROGRAM GUIDELINES for Clean-up Flood Debris on Public Land

NSW EPA has released the Guidelines for applicants that are considering applying for a grant under Round 2 of AWT Research and Development Grant – Alternative […]

Legislation to phase out harmful/problematic plastics: Effective from June 2022

In NSW, single use of plastics, including bags, straws, cotton buds, plates, bowls and cutlery will be phased out from June 2022, as the Plastic Reduction […]

Asbestos: Awareness campaign by NSW EPA re safe disposal of Asbestos

NSW EPA has commissioned two major pieces of research to benchmark the knowledge of trades and the public about asbestos disposal.  The research is now being […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Guidelines for Round 2 of AWT Research and Development Grant – Alternative Uses for General Waste – Released

NSW EPA has released the Guidelines for applicants that are considering applying for a grant under Round 2 of AWT Research and Development Grant – Alternative […]

NSW Waste Delivery Plan and timeline: Released

NSW EPA has released its Waste Delivery Plan and its timeline.  The Plan outlines the path to a safe and sustainable circular economy in NSW.   The […]

Litter Prevention Program 2012-2021 Evaluation: Released

The Litter Prevention Program 2012-2021 Evaluation (final evaluation report) has been released by NSW EPA with the primary program objective to achieve the NSW Premier’s Priority […]

Radiation Control in NSW: Findings & Recommendations

NSW EPA has released the final report of the Statutory Review: Radiation Control Act 1990. In 2021, NSW EPA conducted a review of the Radiation Control […]

Changes to QLD waste levy: Effective 1 July 2022

In QLD, a number of changes are being made to the way the waste levy operates.  From 1 July 2022, the existing levy zone will be divided into two […]

Draft End of Waste (EOW) codes: Comment sought

The QLD Department of Environment and Science is seeking feedback on the following draft End of Waste (EOW) codes: Draft End of Waste Code—Anaerobic Digestion Digestate Consultation […]

Changes to solid waste levy collection: Effective 1 December 2021

Changes commenced on 1 December 2021 to the Environment Protection Regulations 2009 that relates to how the solid waste levy is collected from landfills. The changes include: A […]

Solid waste levy waived for primary producers affected by severe storms

EPA SA has announced that it will waive the solid waste levy to all primary producers whose properties and crops were affected by severe storms in […]

Dealing with Asbestos Contaminated Soils

EPA SA is sending a clear message to all waste transporters and waste facility operators of the need to correctly record, report and dispose of soils […]

Single-use plastics: Comment sought

SA Government is seeking your comment on what single-use plastic items might next be considered for prohibition. A new discussion paper, ‘Turning the Tide: The Future […]

GRANT OPPORTUNITY: Local Government to apply for grants to transition to three-bin FOGO service

The WA Government is seeking expressions of interest from local government for funding under the Better Bins Plus: Go FOGO Program. The Better Bins Plus: Go […]

GRANT OPPORTUNITY: Improving organic waste processing capacity

The WA Government is providing grants to organisations to assist them to develop infrastructure to process organic waste. The funding will be matched by the Commonwealth […]

Nominating Products for the Environment Minister’s Product Stewardship Priority List

The Federal Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment is seeking nominations for products and materials to be added to the 2022-23 Minister’s priority list. Each […]

Waste Record Template for Drivers and Receivers

EPA Victoria has released for drivers and receivers of waste, a form to record information when they are unable to connect to Waste Tracker.   To use […]

Correctly disposing of used masks and gloves: Factsheet released

EPA Victoria has released an updated factsheet on the safe disposal of single-use personal protective equipment (PPE) items such as face masks, gloves and aprons – […]

Ban on plastics in NSW: Legislation passes in NSW Parliament

The Plastic Reduction and Circular Economy Act 2021 was passed in the NSW Parliament on 16 November 2021.  The legislation now bans certain plastics.  Details about […]

Understanding Asbestos and its Hazards

Asbestos is present in numerous Australian homes and buildings and therefore it is important to know where to look for it and think twice before renovating […]

Bushfire Recovery Programs

The NSW Government has released five programs to help deal with waste and damage in the ongoing clean up from the 2019-20 bushfires. The five individual […]

Reef Protection Regulations

From 1 December 2021, the Reef protection regulations will continue to roll-out in more QLD regions and with new requirements for grazing in the Fitzroy and […]

Outcomes of the recent WA Waste Authority meeting

WA’s Waste Authority held its November meeting on 10 November 2021.  Key outcomes of the meeting are as follows: The release of the FOGO Step-by-Step Guide and a […]

Waste tyres exporters to apply for licences

Australia’s ban on the export of whole baled waste tyres will commence on 1 December 2021 and exporters requiring a licence to continue to export tyres overseas […]

Proposed Lead Compliance Code – Comment sought

WorkSafe Victoria has released the proposed Lead Compliance Code on behalf of the Victorian Government for comment. The Code provides practical guidance for those who have […]

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