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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 – […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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October 30, 2026